This is more than just a Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship; it's a career where you will be given the training to develop your career with the UK's largest leisure provider. Please note the salary range for these positions is £16,431.30 up to £25,623.07
GLL is currently recruiting 2 Leisure Team Member Apprentices to work in Windrush Leisure Centre, West Oxfordshire. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Leisure Team Member Apprentice, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than just a Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship; it's a career where you will be given the training to develop your career with the UK's largest leisure provider. GLL is a not-for-profit charitable social enterprise committed to delivering a better quality of fitness and leisure, libraries, and performing arts facilities for everyone. We're committed to providing access to quality community facilities - and more - at a price everyone can afford. We already manage over 258 facilities, and we're adding more all the time, operating under our 'Better' brand. Unlike many other brands, we are for everyone. Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we want to make sure that everyone can live a healthy and active lifestyle.
What you’ll do:
Customer Experience:
Understand the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions and queries
Support different types of customers with different needs
Support the centre in gaining customer feedback on our products and services, including dealing with customer complaints
Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependent)
Share knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing
Conduct customers' gym inductions and health screening where required (qualification dependent)
Plan and deliver exercise sessions to meet customers' health and fitness goals
People Experience:
Support GLL's visions and values
Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings, and reviews with your tutor and General Manager
Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manager
Achieve and maintain all necessary qualifications, including ongoing CPD training
Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry
As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. You will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete, as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
First Aid at Work (Level 3)
Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Level 2 Gym Instructor
However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications, and location.Training:The apprentice will receive full on-the-job training as well as 20% off the job training, they will receive a full wrap-around service from SCL.
You will be enroled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete, as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
First Aid at Work (Level 3)
Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Training Outcome:
The apprentice could progress on to a Team Leader role once they have completed their Leisure Team Member Level 2 qualification
Employer Description:About GLL:
As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres.
Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.
One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.
Working Hours :To be confirmed at interview stage.Skills: Swimming skills,Communication skills,Fitness Skills ,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
The Community Activator Coach will assist the centres in delivering and growing their dry side sports provision which includes, social events, swimming and climbing.
This will include planning activities as well as delivering feedback to participants and their parents as required.
You will also be asked to work in other areas of the leisure centres by setting up/ down equipment, working in the extreme areas and soft play. Shifts on reception or completing out reach may also be required.
Throughout this role, you will be required to work across the Islington sites, which will include Archway, Beacon High School, Cally Pool & Gym, Finsbury Leisure Centre, Highbury Leisure Centre, Ironmonger Row Baths, Islington Parks, Islington Tennis Centre and Gym, Market Road Football Pitches, Sobell Leisure Centre, and William Tyndale School Football Pitch.
This the perfect opportunity to understand the role of sport and physical activity in the Community, through undertaking the Community Activator Coach Level 2 which is designed to help you step confidently into the world of Sport.
You will build practical coaching, engagement, and organisational skills, learning how to deliver sessions safely, motivate participants, and work with your community to increase participation.
The Community Activator Level 2 apprenticeship prepares you for roles such as: Community Sports Health Officer, Outreach Officer, Lead Activity Officer, Health & Wellbeing Lead, and Sports Development Assistant.
What your apprenticeship includes:
A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and your dedicated Learning Coach
The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
Coach Core will provide tailored support across both the recruitment and development of apprentices. As an education and employment charity, Coach Core uses the power of sport and apprenticeships to create meaningful opportunities for young people who may face barriers, discrimination, or limited access to work.
Working in partnership with Lifetime, Coach Core supports the recruitment of apprentices who reflect the communities they serve, with a focus on those who will benefit most from the opportunity.
Coach Core provides holistic support to both apprentices and employers, working alongside local and national partners to ensure a high-quality experience.
This includes ongoing support, as well as additional training and CPD to build skills, confidence, and long-term career pathways in sport and physical activity.Training:
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English
Training Outcome:
GLL prides itself on its internal Learning & Development and internal promotion levels, with Community Sports Officer and coaching positions being progression routes on completion of this apprenticeship
Employer Description:As a Charitable Social Enterprise and workers cooperative GLL has grown over the last 30+ years to become the UK's largest public leisure and libraries operator. As a staff owned business we ensure all our people are developed and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.
We manage over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure cWorking Hours :Shifts between 9.00am - 9.00pm Monday - Sunday. Exact shifts to be confirmedSkills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
What you’ll do:
Customer Experience
Understand the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions and queries.
Support different types of customers with different needs.
Support the centre in gaining customer feedback on our products and services, including dealing with customer complaints.
Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependent).
Share knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing.
Conduct customers' gym inductions and health screening where required (qualification dependent).
Plan and deliver exercise sessions to meet customers' health and fitness goals.
People Experience
Support GLL's visions and values.
Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings, and reviews with your tutor and General Manager.
Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manager.
Achieve and maintain all necessary qualifications, including ongoing CPD training.
Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry.
As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. You will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete, as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
First Aid at Work (Level 3).
Certificate in Teaching Swimming.
Level 2 Gym Instructor.
Training:The apprentice will receive full on the job training from the employer as well as 20% off the job training. they will also receive a full wrap around service from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice can progress on to a level 3 once they have completed their level 2 apprenticeship.Employer Description:GLL is a not-for-profit charitable social enterprise committed to delivering a better quality of fitness and leisure, libraries, and performing arts facilities for everyone. We're committed to providing access to quality community facilities - and more - at a price everyone can afford. We already manage over 258 facilities, and we're adding more all the time, operating under our 'Better' brand. Unlike many other brands, we are for everyone. Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we want to make sure that everyone can live a healthy and active lifestyle.Working Hours :To be confirmed at the interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Organisation skills,Customer care skills....Read more...
Your weekly tasks could include:
To undertake a range of business support tasks such as managing your own emails, copying, scanning, faxing, archiving, post, answering the telephone and taking messages.
Input data accurately both manually and electronically on multiple systems, including extracting basic information within set parameters, checking the correct information is provided and chasing missing data.
To produce basic performance management reports.
Carry out basic audit and quality control of data input.
Copy typing from notes, including completing standardised templates.
To have an excellent understanding of your specific service from training provided in each area of our practices.
Provide support to deal with a wide range of customer enquiries, ensuring a friendly and responsive service to telephone enquiries, email and visitors, e.g. answering routine queries, signposting and taking messages where appropriate.
To carry out routine basic invoicing, creating purchase orders, handling of credit cards to include making ad hoc purchases as requested.
Provide telephone cover and assistance for other teams as required.
To input, complete and update both manual and electronic standard format data, checking the correct information is provided and chasing missing data.
Produce standard reports and presentations.
The population and creation of basic spreadsheets.
Take basic notes at meetings for purposes within your own team.
To provide basic facilities management – setting up rooms for meetings, ensuring the required equipment and resources are available and assisting attendees.
Undertake the co-ordination of public information and literature, ensuring stock levels are maintained and in date.
Perform diary management functions for officers in the authority, including arranging and re-arranging meetings, room booking and organising refreshments.
Training:You will be completing the Level 3 Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Standard with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills, Darlington.
The Business Administration Apprenticeship is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals required to work in any business environment. The programme can be delivered using a blend of on-line, anytime learning and expert-led classroom training covering core topics.
Throughout this Apprenticeship, participants will be supported by tutors who have worked in a business environment and have gained many years of experience and who can truly support you to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide range of administrative roles.Training Outcome:Learners could progress to:
Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship.
Full-time employment upon completion of apprenticeship.
Employer Description:Darlington Borough Council is a local authority in the NE East of England that serves the people of the Darlington Borough. Your reward for working at the Council goes beyond the salary you receive. In addition to pay, we are committed to offering a wide range of benefits. Such as: 31 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase Additional Annual Leave (pro rata), Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions, Flexi-time scheme Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption Leave payments, Green Car leasing scheme, Cycle to Work scheme in partnership with Halfords, Access to free Physiotherapy sessions, Access to free and confidential counselling, Reduced cost membership to the Council’s leisure centre Fit for Life Package , Season ticket car parking permits or subsidised Town Centre parking permits subject to conditions, Access to Childcare Vouchers scheme subject to conditions, Access to a wide range of training Discounted Arriva Bus Travel Pass.Working Hours :Monday to Friday (Core hours 08.30 – 17.00).
Flexi time available.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Follow instructions,Maintain confidentiality....Read more...
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Community Living service as Band 5 Team Leader on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Reporting to the Band 6 Deputy Manager, you provide and oversee the care and support for Service Users with complex Learning Disabilities in their own homes and in the community, leading and motivating the Band 3 and Band 4 Support Workers in your team. The service users have a variety of both physical and psychological needs, and require assistance with daily living tasks, and to access the wider community.Newly or soon-to-qualify Learning Disabilities Nurses looking to start their post-registration career are welcome to apply.Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.This role is specifically based within the Therapy & Enabling team (previously known as Day Service), but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.The Therapy and Enabling Service is open from 10:00-16:00 weekdays, with the team working an hour either side of these hours.The team focus on the shared goals and outcomes of the people they support, through a wide range of activities providing opportunities for people to take up new challenges and experiences.Working closely with the people they support, their families, other professionals to deliver effective services centred on people’s individual needs, whether for a few hours or a few days a week.Users are encouraged to make full use of their community such as the Therapy and Enabling base, drop ins, outdoor environment, shops, library, leisure centre, cafes and pubs. This inclusive community engagement nurtures confidence and enhances well-being.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 5 salary range is £40,178 to £51,819 plus an annual bonus of £1,747 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of the British Isles' finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person Requirements:Registered Nurse, AHP or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration as applicable.Current or recent experience supporting people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism Experience in leading and motivating Support Workers. Current clean driving licence.Personal Qualities to include; Reliability, Honesty, Patience, Resilience, Motivation and Leadership skills.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary.- An annual bonus of £1,747 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Learning Disabilities staff.As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of LD roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Community Living service as Band 5 Team Leader on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Reporting to the Band 6 Deputy Manager, you provide and oversee the care and support for Service Users with complex Learning Disabilities in their own homes and in the community, leading and motivating the Band 3 and Band 4 Support Workers in your team. The service users have a variety of both physical and psychological needs, and require assistance with daily living tasks, and to access the wider community.Newly or soon-to-qualify Learning Disabilities Nurses looking to start their post-registration career are welcome to apply.Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.This role is specifically based within the Therapy & Enabling team (previously known as Day Service), but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.The Therapy and Enabling Service is open from 10:00-16:00 weekdays, with the team working an hour either side of these hours.The team focus on the shared goals and outcomes of the people they support, through a wide range of activities providing opportunities for people to take up new challenges and experiences.Working closely with the people they support, their families, other professionals to deliver effective services centred on people’s individual needs, whether for a few hours or a few days a week.Users are encouraged to make full use of their community such as the Therapy and Enabling base, drop ins, outdoor environment, shops, library, leisure centre, cafes and pubs. This inclusive community engagement nurtures confidence and enhances well-being.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 5 salary range is £40,178 to £51,819 plus an annual bonus of £1,747 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of the British Isles' finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person Requirements:Registered Nurse, AHP or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration as applicable.Current or recent experience supporting people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism Experience in leading and motivating Support Workers. Current clean driving licence.Personal Qualities to include; Reliability, Honesty, Patience, Resilience, Motivation and Leadership skills.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary.- An annual bonus of £1,747 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Learning Disabilities staff.As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of LD roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
