Level 2 Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship - Burnley Leisure and Culture

BURNLEY LEISURE

BURNLEY, BB11 2DL

Closes on Friday 31 January

Posted on 18 December 2024


Summary

Based at Burnley St Peter’s and Padiham Leisure Centres you will gain a broad range of experience-based knowledge of services provided within Burnley Leisure. As this role incorporates lifeguarding; a minimum swimming ability is required, and you will be required to undertake a swimming test in addition to satisfying college assessments.

Annual wage
£12,064 a year

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Training course
Leisure team member (level 2)
Hours
3 week rota, including weekends; Start time: 6.30am. Finish time: 10.30pm. Duration of breaks: 30 minutes. Days to be confirmed.

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

4

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

Duties include:

  • Teaching swimming
  • Supervision of bathers
  • Gym inductions
    - Cleaning operations

Working as a team and supporting others is essential.

Where you’ll work

ST. PETERS CENTRE

CHURCH STREET

BURNLEY

BB11 2DL

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

BURNLEY COLLEGE

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 apprentice's training will be onsite.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 2)
  • Maths (grade 2)

Other in:

  • English (grade Level 1)
  • Maths (grade Level 1)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

As this role incorporates lifeguarding; a minimum swimming ability is required and you will be required to undertake a swimming test in addition to satisfying college assessments. You will need a good school, college or work record of attendance, good communication skills and be able to satisfy basic literacy and numeracy requirements.

About this company

Burnley Leisure & Culture is a registered charity employing a team of more than 100 friendly, fully qualified staff. Burnley Leisure are supported by a board of trustees who are drawn from the local community and share there passion for sport and culture in Burnley. Burnley Leisure's vision is simple – to make a real difference to the communities we serve.

After this apprenticeship

Burnley Leisure will support and process your learning within the Leisure Industry. You will be gaining qualifications that are specific to the Leisure Industry. The apprenticeship is a great way to gain full-time employment with Burnley Leisure and progress to your full potential.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis Team

themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292660.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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