Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship

Summary

Kickstart your career in leisure with hands-on experience! Assist in delivering activities, maintaining facilities & supporting events at Foulston Park. Earn a qualification, develop customer service skills & work in a vibrant community-focused environment. Learn while making a difference - ideal for enthusiastic team players ready to grow!

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Leisure team member (level 2)

Hours

A typical working week will vary according to business needs, to include some evening and weekend work as necessary.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

4

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Assisting in the setup, delivery, and evaluation of sports, leisure, and community events at Foulston Park.
Providing excellent customer service by greeting visitors, answering enquiries, and ensuring a positive experience for all.
Helping to maintain the facility’s cleanliness, safety, and operational standards.
Supporting the coordination of community programmes, such as health and wellbeing initiatives or youth engagement projects.
Engaging with diverse groups, including under-represented communities, to promote inclusivity and participation.
Supporting administrative tasks, such as bookings and feedback collection, to support service improvement.
Assisting with the coordination and promotion of community projects and youth engagement programs.
Working collaboratively with coaches and staff to ensure smooth operation of all activities.
Working towards your Leisure Team Member apprenticeship qualification through on-the-job training and coursework.

Where you’ll work

The Hub at Foulston Park
Madden Road Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 4NE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

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

On-the-job training: Daily at Foulston Park, under supervision of experienced ACT staff.
Off-the-job training: 20% of working hours dedicated to apprenticeship studies
Training provider: Argyle Community Trust - with a dedicated Tutor & Assessor.
- Location: Foulston Park
- Frequency: Monthly educational training sessions.
Qualifications gained: Level 2 Leisure Team Member apprenticeship certificate
Additional development: Level 2 Gym Instruction, First aid training, safeguarding, and other relevant CPD opportunities.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 3-9 (A*-D))
Maths (grade Grade 3-9 (A*-D))

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

As the official charity of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, we are proud to use the power and prestige of football to inspire, engage and uplift people of all ages across the South West. For over 20 years, we have delivered life-changing programs that help our community achieve their full potential. At our Foulston Park community hub, we bring this mission to life through: • A diverse range of sports, leisure and education programs • Health and wellbeing initiatives. • Inclusive activities designed for diverse groups. • Nationally-recognised qualifications that improve employability. Our work addresses critical community challenges including: Barriers to health and physical activity Educational attainment gaps Employment opportunities Social deprivation in key neighbourhoods Why We Matter: Through extensive research and two decades of experience, we've demonstrated how our football-led approach: ✓ Builds aspiration in young people. ✓ Improves mental and physical wellbeing. ✓ Creates pathways to education and employment. ✓ Fosters social cohesion across Plymouth. Foulston Park serves as a vibrant example of this impact - a welcoming space where sport transforms lives every day. Our Vision: We remain committed to being: • An inspirational community hub for the South West. • A catalyst for positive social change. • A bridge between football club and community. • A provider of inclusive, life-enhancing programs. This work continues under our strategic Community Strategy, ensuring we stay focused on making measurable differences where they're needed most. Join Our Mission: Whether through participating in programs, volunteering or career opportunities like this apprenticeship, we invite you to be part of this transformative work. Together, we'll keep using the power of Plymouth Argyle FC to build a stronger, healthier and more connected community for generations to come.

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

After this apprenticeship

The employer is very keen to progress all apprentice staff through the bespoke training opportunities they offer and can host superb professional development opportunities that will vastly enrich any individual's CV.

This apprenticeship provides qualifications and experience towards various leisure sector roles, from Leisure Assistant to Centre Manager. You'll develop transferable skills in operations, coaching and customer service that open opportunities in sports, hospitality, tourism and community development – with potential to progress to specialist positions, or continue to higher-level qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Thaila Morse

thaila.morse@pafc.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312213.

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