The Royal Navy - Physical Training Specialisation Direct Entry - Personal Trainer Apprenticeship
Royal Navy
Hampshire, PO2 8BY
Closes on Tuesday 2 June
Posted on 4 June 2024
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Summary
Throughout your career as an Apprentice Physical Trainer you could be employed at Naval Bases, training establishments, Naval Air Stations and onboard Ships. You might be delivering a Royal Navy Fitness Test one day and organising a sporting event in an overseas national stadium the next.
- Annual wage
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£33,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Start on a salary of over £20,400 rising to £33,000 on completion of your role specific training.
- Training course
- Personal trainer (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 3 June
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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10
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
You’ll work alongside likeminded people all committed to making a recognised contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of RN personnel, providing professional exercise and evidence-based lifestyle information as well as taking on vital executive duties in the process.You will also:
- Promote and deliver fitness, health and wellbeing
- Lead and manage sport and sports teams
- Lead and manage Adventurous Training
Where you’ll work
Navy Command HQ
The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 8BY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ROYAL NAVY
Your training course
Personal trainer (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Level 3 Apprenticeship - Personal Trainer.
On successful completion of this apprenticeship the Personal Trainer will be eligible to apply to become an Affiliate of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Your Royal Navy career begins with 10 weeks’ basic training at HMS Raleigh, a shore base in Torpoint, Cornwall. Students learn instructional techniques and the practical aspects of taking PT classes, plus fitness principles, diet & nutrition, circuit and weight training theory, anatomy and physiology, fitness testing and sports administration.
About this company
The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods. The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters. We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key Dates
After this apprenticeship
You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate. On completion of Leading Physical Trainers Qualifying Course you will be promoted to Leading Hand. If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROYAL NAVY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000255355.
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Closes on Tuesday 2 June
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