Time4Sport are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Community Sports & Swimming Coach to join our growing team.
This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop professional coaching, leadership and wellbeing skills while making a real difference to communities across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Working alongside experienced coaches and mentors, you will support the delivery of high-quality swimming, physical activity, sport and wellbeing programmes ;that encourage participation, confidence and lifelong healthy habits for children and families.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about swimming, community sport and health, and who wants to grow into a long-term career within the sport, leisure and wellbeing sector.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Apprentice Community Sports & Swimming Coach, you will:
Support the planning and delivery of swimming, physical activity, sport and wellbeing sessions for children and families
Work collaboratively with community partners, leisure providers and health-focused organisations
Assist a Senior Coach to deliver engaging, inclusive and participant-centred sessions
Complete swimming teaching and lifeguard training.
Contribute to Time4Wellbeing programmes, holiday activity camps and community events
Support promotional activity, including social media and digital content
Attend regular apprenticeship workshops and complete work-based projects and presentations
Support enrichment activities and community sporting events
Always uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion standards
Essential Requirements
Aged 17+ Due to driving requirements
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in PE, Maths and English (or equivalent)
Willingness to obtain and maintain a clean DBS
Flexible approach and commitment to high standards
Previous experience or qualifications in sport, PE or swimming (desirable)
A keen interest in swimming teaching
Training:You will be fully supported through a comprehensive apprenticeship programme, including:
Level 4 Community Sports Coach Apprenticeship
Level 2 Swim England Teacher Qualification
Level 3 Pool Lifeguard QualificationLevel 2 Award in Multi-Skills Coaching
Level 2 Safeguarding ChildrenPaediatric First Aid
Ongoing CPD, mentoring and professional development
Training Outcome:Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to:
Employment as a full time swimming teacher or Community Sports, Swimming or Health & Wellbeing Coach
Progression within Time4Sport’s coaching and leadership pathways
A long-term career in the sport, leisure, swimming and community wellbeing sector
Employer Description:Established in 2007, Time4Sport was founded with a passion for improving the lives of children and families through physical activity, sport and healthy living. We are now one of Staffordshire and Cheshire’s leading providers of holiday camps, swimming programmes and community physical activity initiatives.
Each week, over 7,500 children and families benefit from our services, supporting healthier, happier and more active communities.
“Simply the best” – Mr Drew, Springcroft Primary SchoolOur Values
Culture: We nurture, educate, innovate and inspire through teamwork, excellence and ambition.Purpose: Providing a fitter, healthier and happier future.Vision: To nurture healthier communities through health education, physical activity, swimming and sport.Mission: To encourage healthy lifestyles among children and families through inclusive, engaging and high-quality programmes.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Patience,Physical fitness,Interest - Swimming & Teaching,Ambitious,Enthusiastic,Positive Role Model,Working with Children....Read more...
The Leisure team is made up of 32 team members, of varying roles, and is supported by a range of temporary staff. These staff cover the opening times, Monday-Sunday, 6 am - 10.30 pm.
The role is part of a busy leisure team who deliver over 104 hours of contact time a week to members, pay-as-you-go users, external hirers and the wider University community. The role is to competently supervise and control a busy fitness suite and studio environment, swimming pool and climbing wall by being highly motivated,professional and competently trained to deliver excellent service.
The role is based in the QEII Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre and is full-time 37 hours, over a 8 week rota that includes evenings and weekends.
You will be responsible for understanding and knowing all about the core business, be able to assist our users to get the most from their visits to our facilities, be welcoming, friendly and be the go-to person for all our users about all of our services.You will also support other colleagues across leisure when required.
You will be eager and willing to learn while undertaking your Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification alongside the National Pool Lifeguard qualification, and have a passion for wanting to start your career within the leisure industry. You will have good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to use basic Microsoft Office packages.Training:
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 2 Gym (if required)
Functional Skills (if required)
Training Outcome:Full-time position for successful completion of apprenticeship.Employer Description:The Leisure team sit within Estates and Facilities and comprises of 3 sites : The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre, The Watershed and Beaumont Park Sports Facility. The sites deliver indoor and outdoor access for competitive, recreational and social activity for students, staff and the wider community to participate in.Working Hours :cover the opening times, Monday-Sunday, 6am - 10.30pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Why not apply for an Everyone Active apprenticeship programme today! We are a leader in leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure. This 12 month work based programme will include both on and off the job training and give you a Level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification.
We need an Apprentice Recreation Assistant who will:
Want to learn to be an effective communicator with other team members
Be part of a motivated team fully embracing our company values
Want to learn to deliver high customer service standards
Want to ensure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centre
Ensure equipment setups are completed safely and on time National Pool Lifeguard qualification will be gained during the course so you’ll need to be able to swim to a competent level
You’ll also achieve a swimming teacher and fitness qualification. This position will involve day, evening and weekend work, including public holidays and requires an enhanced DBS check which we will complete before you start.
What can we do for you? Well, along with a competitive salary and opportunities for development, you’ll also get to enjoy working in an exciting and friendly environment. Furthermore, as an added bonus, you and a partner/children will also get to enjoy free membership to our 220 plus centres nationwide.
If invited to interview, you’ll need to complete a swim test and demonstrate the following:
Jump or dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water, then tread water for 30 seconds
You will work as part of a team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the leisure centre. Supervise poolside activities and always ensure customer safety. Assist in the setup and delivery of fitness classes and group activity sessions. Provide excellent customer service to all members and visitors. Maintain cleanliness and operational standards across all facilities and support the reception and administration teams when required.Training:
The apprentice will receive full on the job training as well as 20% off the job training with the employer, they will also receive a wraparound service from SCL
Training Outcome:
The apprentice can progress to a team leader qualification if desired, once they have completed their apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are a leader in leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisureWorking Hours :To be confirmed at the interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Physical fitness,Swimming Skills....Read more...
Please note this role includes travel to pop-up schools sites across Tamworth, Burton-upon-Trent, Lichfield and Swadlincote.Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and specifically have a love for swimming? Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing? Can you be a positive role model to inspire and motivate children? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team? If so, our Community Activator Coach apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you!
Key duties include:
Working directly with members of the public to plan and deliver a range of projects and activities within our leisure centre(s) with the aim of increasing the participation of a variety of groups in sport and physical activity, with a specific focus on swimming and aquatics.
These could involve:
Extra-curricular swimming lessons for children, primarily in key station 1 and 2.
Supporting our swimming curriculum for schools.
Providing additional support in the pool to children with SEND needs to ensure inclusivity of the program.
Working collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations.
Supporting the delivery and coordination of our holiday activity and HAF schemes for children.
Providing swimming duty cover where required.
Begin developing skills in supervisory duties within the swim school, working closely with the pool supervisors to help manage progression and positively impact retention levels.
Use of technology to engage pupils with physical activity and sports especially swimming.
Contribute to the overall ethos and working values of the Foundation.
Contribute to raising standards by demonstrating and promoting high expectations.
Supervise and support members of the public, ensuring their safety by complying with good H&S practice.
To undertake all training and courses associated with the apprenticeship programme.
Training:Our apprentices will receive weekly off-the-job training hours in order to engage with masterclasses, skills festival days, assignments, tasks related to the apprenticeship, online CPD courses and development sessions with their allocated skills coach.
Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism
Sector-specific CPD, such as;
STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification.
Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ).
Pool maintenance and water testing CPD.
Supporting the PE curriculum (swimming-focused).
Behaviour Management.
Safeguarding / Prevent.
Mental Health and Well-being.
Digital skills.
Functional Skills in English and maths, if required.
Training Outcome:We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:
Careers within the sport.
Coaching/education sector.
Potential for further employment with the organisation
Opportunity for further education.
Opportunity to progress to become a swim teacher.
Opportunity to become a pool supervisor.
Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship.
Employer Description:Elite South Stafford provides primary schools with swimming lessons in our mobile pop up pools.Working Hours :30 hours per week, flexible to include some evenings and weekends.
Please note this role includes travel to pop-up school sites across Tamworth, Burton-upon-Trent, Lichfield and Swadlincote.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Positive Role Model,Interest - Swimming & Teaching,Working with Children....Read more...
GLL is currently recruiting a Leisure Team Member Apprentice to work in Meadway Sports Centre, Reading. 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 also receive a full wrap around service from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice will be able to progress to the next level once they have completed their Leisure Team Member L2 qualification.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. Working Hours :TBC at interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Fitness Skills ,Attention to detail....Read more...
Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and specifically have a love for swimming? Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing? Can you be a positive role model to inspire and motivate children? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team? If so, our Community Activator Coach apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you!
Key aspects of the role include:
Working directly with pupils across key stages 1 and 2
Support the delivery of swimming across National Curriculum PE lessons
Support extra-curricular activities
Undertaking routine maintenance of equipment, water testing and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the pool environment
Delivery of a range of interventions to support targeted pupil learning
Run/organise sports competitions/events
Use of technology to engage pupils with physical activity and sports especially swimming
Supporting holiday camp programmes and other extracurricular activities (where necessary)
Support other projects and activities relating to participation in sport and physical activity
Please note that this role will include travel to and from school locations around High Wycombe as the pools change location. Applicants must be confident and happy to travel to and from the school location each day. Please only apply for this apprenticeship if the location suits your mode of transport and travel times etc. The Swim Ed: programme operates for a six-week period at one site: the site will then change within the geographical area. The ability to travel between school sites is essential.Training:Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism.
Sector specific CPD, such as:
Level 2 STA Award in Swim Teaching
Level 3 Award in Pool Lifeguarding (NPLQ)
Pool maintenance and water testing CPD
Supporting the PE curriculum (swimming focussed)
Behaviour Management
Safeguarding/prevent
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Digital skills
Functional skills in maths and English (where required)
Training Outcome:We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:
Careers within the Sport Coaching/education sector
Potential further employment with the organisation
Opportunity for further education
Opportunity to progress to become a swim teacher
Opportunity to become a pool co-ordinator
Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship
Employer Description:Making waves in primary education.
Swim:ED is an innovative swimming programme transforming how primary schools approach swimming and water safety education.
We offer a safe, secure, high-quality solution delivered right on the school playground. Our innovative pop-up pool solution eliminates schools worries about lost learning time, staffing headaches, and meeting national curriculum requirements.
As part of the Swim:ED team, you’ll be making a huge impact on primary education, children’s water confidence and children’s ability to stay safe in and around water.
You’ll be part of the team delivering high-quality swimming provision at one school every 6-7 weeks, with small groups of primary-aged children swimming every day. The pool and team then move to the next school to continue the Swim:ED mission. At each pool there is one swim teacher and one lifeguard, with the Swim:ED team offering remote and face-to-face support to provide assistance and guidance. If helping children become confident and safe around water is for you, apply today.Working Hours :30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Physical fitness,Working with Children,Positive Role Model,Interest - Swimming & Teaching,Knowledge of sports coaching....Read more...
