Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship - Swimming Required

Getting In Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits motivated individuals eager to kickstart their career in the leisure industry. Join a leading UK Leisure Provider as a Leisure Team Member Apprentice, where you'll gain valuable qualifications and skills over an 18-month program. This role involves poolside duties, ensuring public safety, and working at the Reception Desk. With a focus on progression, you'll have the chance to develop within the organization and contribute to encouraging customers to stay active. If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, this apprenticeship could be your stepping stone to a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Strong swimmer required for poolside duties and customer safety.
• Willingness to learn and develop flexible skills for future growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of Leisure Centre and maintain safety standards.
• Assist at the Reception Desk when required.

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Education

National Pool Lifeguard

Level 2 Gym Instructing

Level 1 Assistant Swim Teaching

Level 2 Swim Teaching

Job description

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Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship - Swimming Required

Apply From: 28/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Employer

(SLM) - Sunderland Aquatic Centre and Wellness Centre - Sunderland

Vacancy Description

Please note:

This role involves poolside duties, and you must be a strong swimmer to be considered for an interview. A swim test will be required at the interview stage - details are at the end of this job description.

Everyone Active is a leading UK Leisure Provider and is recruiting Apprenticeships in Leisure Team Member roles, to start a career in the Leisure Industry.

Progression within the company is a core value, and upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will have plenty of opportunities to progress and develop within the organization.

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn who can help achieve our mission of encouraging customers to be active 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week.

As part of the 18-month programme, you will gain the following qualifications:

• National Pool Lifeguard
• Level 2 Gym Instructing
• Level 1 Assistant Swim Teaching
• Level 2 Swim Teaching

Your daily duties will include ensuring the smooth operation of a Leisure Centre and maintaining all required standards. You will be trained to operate the pool safely as part of a team and ensure public safety. Additionally, you will learn skills related to operating various leisure facilities and activities such as swimming and fitness services.

Please note, this role also involves working at the Reception Desk when required.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates motivated to develop a career in the leisure industry. We seek individuals eager to learn and become valued team members with flexible skills for future growth.

This is a full-time position requiring shift work at your designated centre. The contract is fixed-term.

If invited for an interview, you will need to complete a swim test to be considered for the role. You must demonstrate the ability to:

• Jump/dive into deep water
• Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
• Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and tread water for 30 seconds
• Surface dive to the bottom of the pool (deepest part)
• Climb out unaided without ladders/steps

With Everyone Active, you will study towards your Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard over 15 months.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship - Swimming Required

Employer Description

Hillsborough Leisure Centre offers a wide range of fitness and activity options, including a 50m main swimming pool, a diving pool, and the Atlantis Adventure Mega Inflatable. The centre also features a 140-station gym and various virtual and instructor-led group fitness classes suitable for all ages and abilities.

Vacancy Location

Beulah Road S6 2AN

Wage Frequency

Negotiable

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000315972

Key Dates

Apply From

28/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

16/05/2025 11:59:59

Possible Start Date

22/05/2025 12:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English

Learning Provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Skills Required

Team Working, Organisation Skills

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