Sports Centre Leisure Apprentice

Summary

The role of the leisure apprentice is to support, enhance and deliver the day-to-day operations and services of a leisure/fitness facility. The apprenticeship programme provides an opportunity to develop skills across a whole range of activities the centre provides.

Annual wage

£9,984 to £17,846.40 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The salary for this role will be £8.00 per hour for the first 12 months, then national minimum wage/national living wage dependant on age thereafter.

Training course

Leisure team member (level 2)

Hours

You will be required to work 30 hours per week as directed by the head of sport and science facilities. This will include early mornings, evenings and weekends. Shifts TBC.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 23 December

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Working as part of a team - it is the responsibility of the sports centre leisure apprentice to undertake a range of operational duties.
Assisting with the opening and closing of the facility.
Undertaking routine maintenance of equipment and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the environment.

Alongside these operational functions they ensure programmed activities and services are available for students and staff.

Candidates should be able to achieve the following as part of the swimming test:

Jump/dive into deep water.
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds.
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water.
Tread water for 30 seconds.
Surface dive to the floor of the pool.
Climb out unaided without ladder/steps.

Where you’ll work

Brighton College Eastern Road

Brighton

East Sussex

BN2 0AL

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

CREATIVE SPORT & LEISURE LTD

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 apprenticeship programme provides an opportunity to develop skills across a whole range of activities the centre provides.

Leisure and fitness operations
Lifeguard duties
Swim teaching duties
Gym instruction
Leading group activities

Full training will be given, and you will work towards completing the following qualifications.

One of the following: swim England’s level 1 and 2 teaching swimming or a STA level 1 and 2 certificate in teaching swimming.
Level 2 certificate in fitness or gym instruction awarded by; 1st4sport qualifications, Active IQ, Innovate Awarding, NCFE, VCTC or YMCA Awards.
Level 3 certificate in first aid.
Level 1 and 2 functional Skills (English & maths), if required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Time Management

Other requirements

•23 days holiday, plus bank holidays. •Complimentary lunch is provided. •Free tickets to the college’s music, dance and drama performances. •Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees. •Life cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period. •Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment. •Perk box: employee benefit and rewards platform which provides access to a wide range of discounts, employee benefits and wellbeing resources. •Significantly subsidised gym membership for the school of science and sport is available, which includes access to yoga and pilates classes and use of the gym and swimming pool. •Healthy heart checks. •Meditation sessions. •Generous sickness policy.

About this company

Brighton College is one of the leading and most forward-thinking schools in the UK. It has a dynamic strategy that inspires staff and pupils alike – pupils go on to achieve first-class results in both academic and co-curricular areas. This dynamism and innovation is rooted in a culture of well-being, respect and kindness all of which led Brighton to be awarded The Sunday times’ inaugural ‘UK school of the decade’ in November 2020. World-class facilities enable the college to attract excellent teachers and to provide a great diversity of academic and co-curricular opportunities for pupils in innovative and exciting lessons.

After this apprenticeship

We have full-time lifeguard roles and have a leisure duty manager apprenticeship. If there is a vacancy within the roles when the candidate has finished/completed their apprenticeship, then the candidate can apply to further their knowledge and skills.

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