Leisure Centre Apprentice (Swim teaching, Lifeguard, Gym Instruction)

Summary

The Leisure Centre Apprentice will have a love of sports and fitness. They will play a vital role in improving public health by supporting, enhancing and delivering day to day operations & services of a leisure / fitness facility. This involves poolside duties / lifeguarding, delivering swimming lessons, gym instruction & general customer service.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Leisure team member (level 2)
Hours: 30 hours per week, hours will be determined by shift patterns for the individual centres (Open 7 days a week between 6.30am and 10pm). The role will potentially involve evening and weekend work. Days TBC.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 October
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 3

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

The Leisure Team Member will have a love of sports and fitness, and be physically active themselves. They will play a vital role in improving public health by supporting, enhancing and delivering the day to day operations and services of a leisure / fitness facility.

Supporting the day to day operations and services of a leisure / fitness facility
Working directly with children and adults of all ages
Working collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations
Undertaking routine maintenance of equipment and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the environment
They may need to act as a Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher, Gym Instructor, and Group Activity Leader
Setting up equipment for activities, events and competitions
Offering excellent customer service as a first point of contact for customers, answering queries and dealing with straightforward complaints (underpinned by excellent product knowledge)
Maintaining accurate records and promoting activities using facilities IT systems

By the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the skills to work as a Fitness Instructor, Lifeguard and Swimming Teacher.

Where you’ll work

Bell Green Road

Coventry

CV6 7GP

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

ASPIRE TRAINING SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED

Your training course

Leisure team member (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Work in a team to support peers and colleagues to meet the goals of the business.

Communicate (written, verbal) accurately and effectively and in line with legal requirements. E.g. Information on products and accident reporting procedures.

Undertake the operational housekeeping of the leisure facility. For example, assembling, dismantling, routine maintenance and storage of equipment. Cleaning tasks. Opening and closing procedures, including evacuation. Safe set up of equipment and activities.

Monitor customer use of equipment and ensure their safety, intervening as necessary.

Comply with the legal requirements to ensure the safety, security and well-being of all colleagues and customers within the facility, such as Equality Act, HSE Act, COSHH, RIDDOR, Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Data Protection, BSI and European guidelines relevant to the environment, first aid regulations.

Use IT including front of house system, social media and digital channels.

Perform all the duties of a swimming teacher including; delivering swimming lessons that develop water confidence, core aquatic skills, safety and technical skills across a range of participants of different abilities from non swimmer to advanced. Promoting and raising awareness of swimming opportunities. Supervising and leading swimming teachers assistants.

Perform the duties of a lifeguard including; working as part of a team to provide safe supervision of swimmers and prevent accidents. How to intervien providing rescues and life saving techniques when necessary.

Perform all of the duties of a gym instructor; including; conducting, gym inductions, client consultations, assessment and review and health screening. Use underpinning knowledge of anatomy, physiology, human movement and biomechanics and applying fitness training techniques. Planning, reviewing and delivering safe and effective gym based exercise programmes with individuals and small groups.

Plan activity sessions using techniques that are suitable for the participant(s) and their goals.

Undertake pre-activity screening and health and safety checks when leading group sessions/classes.

Lead groups using appropriate communication methods and instructing styles and apply suitable group management techniques when instructing participants.

Your training plan

The blended learning delivery design encompasses a range of methods to engage apprentices and offers a rich and exciting programme. Your training programme will involve:

Level 2 Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness or Gym Instruction
Level 3 certificate in First Aid
Level 2 in Teaching Swimming
Functional Skills in maths and English if needed
Skills festival days for additional added value CPD:
- Safeguarding / Prevention
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Employability skills

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4+)
Maths (grade 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
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Strong swimmer

About this company

At CV Life, we are dedicated to bringing the benefits that sport, health and fitness provides to the people of Coventry. We offer fantastic facilities for all the family, and for every level of fitness and skill. Everyone is welcome at CV Life! Our centres across the city provide a wide range of sporting facilities including; a 50m and two 25m swimming pools, health spas, fitness suites, 3G football pitches and much more. Finding a variety of activities you enjoy and integrating exercise into your daily routine is the perfect way of staying healthy – and at CV Life we want to provide easy opportunities to do just that. We have locations in every part of the city, making access to health and fitness even easier – from The Alan Higgs Centre in the South East to the Xcel Leisure Centre in the South West The Wave in the very centre of Coventry; whilst Centre AT7 and Moat House Leisure and Neighbourhood Centre are to the North of Coventry is a community fitness centre with premium facilities. An active Lifestyle is a great way to improve your health and wellbeing – and we all achieve it differently. At CV Life, we want to help as many people as possible to access the activities that work best for them.

https://cvlife.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

By the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the skills to work as a Fitness Instructor, Lifeguard and Swimming Teacher.

We will support you in your personal and professional development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:

Careers within the sports & leisure industry
Potential further employment with the employer
Opportunity for further education

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASPIRE TRAINING SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED

Wendy Jackson

wajackson@cvlife.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275982.

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