Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship - Swimming Required

Please note: This role involves poolside duties, and you must be a strong swimmer to be considered for an interview. A swim test will be required at the interview stage - details are at the end of this job description. 
Everyone Active is a leading UK Leisure Provider and are recruiting Apprenticeships in Leisure Team Member roles, to start a career in the Leisure Industry. 
Progression within the company is a core value, and on completion of your apprenticeship you will have plenty of opportunities to progress and develop within the company. 
We're looking for enthusiastic people with a willingness to learn who can help achieve our mission of getting our customers to be active 30 minutes a day 5 times a week. 
The Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to begin your career in the Leisure Industry. As part of your apprenticeship you will gain your National Pool lifeguard Qualification along with other nationally recognized qualifications in Leisure. 
As part of the 18-month programme you will gain the following qualifications; 
- National Pool Lifeguard 
- Level 2 Gym Instructing 
- Level 1 Assistant Swim Teaching 
- Level 2 Swim Teaching 
Your day-to-day duties with consist of working to ensure the full operations of a Leisure Centre and maintaining all of the required set standards across the organisation. You will be trained to safely operate the pool as part of a team and ensure the safety of the public. As part of your role, you will learn and develop all the skills required to operate the different leisure facilities and activities such as swimming and fitness provision. Please be aware this will also include working on the Reception Desk when required. 
This is an exciting opportunity for any candidate who has the drive and commitment to develop a career in the leisure industry. A candidate who is keen to learn and become a valued member of the team with flexible skills and attributes to develop into the future. 
This is a full-time position, and you will be required to work on a shift basis at your designated centre. You will be employed on a fixed-term contract. 
If you are invited to interview for this role you will be required to complete a swim test as part of the interview process, in order to be considered for the role you must be able to demonstrate you are able to do the following: 
- Jump/dive into deep water 
- Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds 
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds 
- Surface dive to floor of pool (deepest part) 
- Climb out unaided without ladders/steps 
With Everyone Active you will be studying for your Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard over the course of 15 months. 
 

Training:

Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Training Outcome:

Potential Progression to Team Leader and then onto Duty Management training.

Employer Description:
Whatever your fitness goals, you're sure to be able to achieve them here at Stradbroke Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre. With our state-of-the-art gym that's packed with all the latest equipment, alongside our swimming pool that plays host to a number of aquatic activities, including our award-winning swimming lessons, as well as Wet and Wild kid's swimming parties, you'll be able to enjoy a range of different activities to suit your exercise regime.

Working Hours :
30 Hours Per Week - Including Early Mornings, Evenings and Weekends - Exact Shifts To Be Confirmed

Skills:
Team Working,Organisation Skills