GLL is currently recruiting for 2 Leisure Team Member Apprentices to work in Wycombe Rye Lido, HP11 1QX. 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.
As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career and job variety like nowhere else.
As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with!
The basics:
This is a permanent position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; flexible working may be possible. Working from home is not possible in this role.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay.
We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available.
A uniform will be supplied and must be worn.
GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in.
As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business.
Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits:
Access to a pension scheme.
Health Assurance and access to Counselling services.
Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme.
Free annual eye tests.
Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras!
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 about 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 vision 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 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).
Certificate in Teaching Swimming.
Level 2 Gym Instructor.
Training:The apprentice will receive full on-the-job training as well as 20% off-the-job training from the employer. They will also receive a wraparound service from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice will be able to progress on to the next level, once they have completed their 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 :TBC at the interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Physical fitness,Organisation skills....Read more...
Lifeguarding
Housekeeping
Reception
Training:
NPLQ (lifeguarding) qualification Cafe training Food health and hygiene Customer Service COSHH
Training Outcome:
Potential fitness instructor, Duty Manager or swim teacher
Employer Description:At Cricklade Leisure Centre we are dedicated to improving the lives of our communities. We love inspiring our members to live an active life, delivering amazing fitness experiences and services across our centres.Working Hours :7 days per work on rota. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness,Reliable....Read more...
Your primary role will be to support groups and centre staff in our busy and dynamic water sports centre. We will aim to mentor you and develop your skills to become responsible and safety conscious enough to manage your own groups on the water independently.
You must be professional in your nature and uphold Adventure Sunderland's charitable aims and values at all times. You should be comfortable interacting with schools and youth groups. The average day at Adventure Sunderland starts with organising equipment stores in preparation for groups arrival.Meet and greet your group for the day.During activity times you can expect to be out on the water in all weathers supporting groups and centre staff.Upon finishing activities re organise all used equipment so it is ready for the next groups arrival.
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 apprenticeship Trainer
The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE)
At Adventure Sunderland you will work towards your Community Activator Coach L2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 12-18 Months.Training Outcome:The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in paddle sports.
Upon gaining qualifications and competence there will be an additional pay rise to reflect the added responsibility of leading groups independently.Employer Description:"Our missions are to provide affordable educational, recreational and leisure activities for the people of Wearside and the surrounding areas and use adventurous activities to contribute to the personal and social development of young people."Working Hours :30-40 hours a week - Exact days and shifts TBC. - Including Evenings and WeekendsSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
Performing basic service tasks and developing skills in removal and reconditioning of components
Progressing to perform more complex service and repair tasks, both at the dealership and out in the field
Assisting qualified Technicians as needed
Reporting weekly to a mentor or Service Manager regarding ongoing activities and progression
Maintaining the condition of inventory, tools and equipment
Following all safety rules and regulations
Training:When successful you will be awarded:
Level 2 Land Based Service Engineer qualification
Functional Skills maths & English (if required)
Training is on a residential basis at our dedicated training centre in Nottinghamshire.Training Outcome:As a fully qualified John Deere Turf Technician, you will have access to further development opportunities within the company, extending your skills with additional training in areas such as compressed gas handling, welding, and, abrasive wheels, as well as going on to achieve LTA levels 3 and 4 (Master Technician) qualifications.Employer Description:We are the South West’s leading John Deere dealership, providing premium products and support. Our 3 branches are located in Exebridge (Somerset), Chudleigh (Devon) and St Columb (Cornwall).
We specialise in a high standard of service for sales and product support to all customers whether agricultural, horticultural, leisure or domestic.Working Hours :Monday- Friday between the hours of 8.00am- 6.00pm
Saturday's may be required during busy periods.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
