Support the delivery of fun, engaging swimming sessions in schools and communities
Work alongside experienced Swim Teachers & Pool Coordinators
Help children develop confidence, skills, and water safety awareness
Get involved in holiday camps, sports activities & community programmes
Maintain a safe and clean pool environment
Training:Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain industry-recognised qualifications, including:
NPLQ Lifeguard
Swim Teaching Level 1 & 2
A chance to develop coaching, leadership & life skills
Real career progression opportunities within Kore Sandwell
You will be working across these Kore Sandwell Leisure sites, participating in our site rotation programme, so having the ability to travel between locations is necessary. However, you will have a base site:
Wednesbury Leisure Centre
Tipton Sports Academy
Tipton Leisure Centre
Portway Lifestyle entre
Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Training Outcome:On completion, you could progress your career to become a:
Swim Teacher
Pool Coordinator
Sports Coach
Lifeguard
Further qualifications (including Level 4 Sports Coach)
And longer term progress into a management role
Employer Description:Kore Sandwell is one of the largest leisure trusts in the UK, operating multiple facilities across the Sandwell borough. We are proud to be Investors in People Silver accredited and to have achieved the RoSPA Order of Distinction, maintaining over 19 consecutive Gold Awards in occupational health and safety. More recently, we have also been recognised nationally with the RoSPA Leisure Safety Trophy and multiple UKactive Awards, including Digital Transformation and Outstanding Leadership Team. In addition, we have achieved the Thrive at Work Workplace Wellbeing Award (Bronze), reflecting our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforce.
We aim to get more local people active and carefully balance our social ethos and commercial aspirations to maintain, invest in and develop a wide range of high-quality sport and leisure services for Sandwell.Working Hours :37 hours per week - one day per week training. Exact working days and hours TBC, but may involve working early mornings, evenings and weekends.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Punctual and reliable,Basic report writing,Able to travel....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
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
Use of technology to engage pupils with physical activity and sports especially swimming
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)
STA Level 2 Pool and Plant qualification
NSPCC Safeguarding training
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
Employer Description:We provide mobile swimming pools (10m x 5.5m x 1.3m deep) which include a safe and secure building over the pool, into schools, colleges, universities or any organisation that wishes to teach their children, students or adults to swim in their own safe environment. The average booking length / on site time is four weeks. We then take the swimming pool away until you re-book.
We also provide a level 2 swimming teacher and a safety person / lifeguard on site at all times with each pool and teach to the national curriculum.Working Hours :24-hours per week, Monday - Friday including 6-hours of off-site training, which means 3-days at a school per week.
For 28-weeks per year which is our maximum number of active pool weeks per pool as only in school term time.
Exact working days and hours TBC.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
The Sports Coach with Swim Specialism has an important role to play in improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and communities by supporting the delivery of swim sessions/projects. Working alongside our Aquarius staff, you will learn how to plan, deliver and review sessions (swim lessons) and also work on our holiday camps.
Shifts to be confirmed. You will be required to travel around sites across various sites across Birmingham to visit the pop-up pools. Duration - 15-months - Level 2 Community Actiavtor Apprenticeship.
What you’ll do at work 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! The Community Activator Apprentice with Swimming specialism has an important role to play in improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and communities by supporting the delivery of fun, inclusive and engaging sessions using our swimming pools. Working alongside our Aquarius Pool Supervisors and swim teachers, this apprenticeship will give you an introduction into the world of swim teaching. Along the apprenticeship journey, you will learn how to plan, deliver and review sessions. We will fund your swim teacher qualification. You will get a diverse opportunity to develop your wider coaching skills during your work on our Active Holiday camps during school holidays.
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 Adult swimming lessons Swimming galas and festivals Pool inflatable fun sessions Water polo Aquatots parents and toddlers Providing additional support in the pool to children with SEND needs to ensure inclusivity of the program To support on organising community and competitive events 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 and tasks related to the apprenticeship, online CPD courses and development sessions with their allocated skills coach. They will achieve the Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism alongside sector specific CPD, such as: STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification Lifeguard qualification 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:After successfully completing this apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress into a full-time role such as Swim Teacher, Community Sports Coach, or Aquatics Coach, with a wage increase and greater responsibility based on performance.
There is also opportunity to progress into roles such as Senior Swim Teacher, Pool Supervisor, or Swim School Coordinator, depending on experience, leadership skills and training completed.
With further development, the apprentice could specialise in areas such as SEND aquatics, school swimming delivery, or community water safety programmes, or progress onto higher-level qualifications including Level 3/4 coaching or teaching pathways.
Strong performers may be offered ongoing full-time employment, continued wage progression, and access to further qualifications, CPD, and leadership opportunities within swimming and wider sports delivery programmes.Employer Description:This organisation is a sports education and youth development provider that delivers high-quality PE, sport, and physical activity programmes for primary school children. It works closely with schools to improve access to sport and encourage children to be more active, confident, and engaged in physical exercise.
The company offers a wide range of services including PE lessons, after-school clubs, lunch and breakfast clubs, holiday camps, and wraparound childcare. It also provides coaching support, staff training, and school sport events to enhance physical education delivery.
Its main focus is making sport fun, inclusive, and accessible for all children, while supporting their physical, social, and emotional development. The organisation works across multiple schools, using trained coaches to deliver structured but engaging activities that build skills, teamwork, and confidence.
Overall, it is a community-focused sports provider that aims to increase participation in physical activity and positively impact children’s wellbeing through fun, structured sport programmes.Working Hours :Shifts will be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
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 Children
Paediatric 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...
Everyone Active is looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. The role involves fitness instructing, lifeguarding, swim teaching, and leading group activity sessions — a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in the leisure industry. 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
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.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 full wrap around 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:We are a leader in leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure. Working Hours :TBC at the interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Organisation skills,Customer care skills....Read more...
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
A 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.
Everyone Active is looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. The role involves fitness instructing, lifeguarding, swim teaching, and leading group activity sessions — a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in the leisure industry.
If invited to an 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.
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.Training:The apprentice will receive full on-the-job training as well as 20% off the job training. They will also get a full IAG service from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice can progress on to the next level 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 leisure. Working Hours :TBC at the interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Organisation skills,Good Time Keeping ....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 well-being.
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)
Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Level 2 Gym Instructor. 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.
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 can 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 lifestyleWorking Hours :TBC at the interview stageSkills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Organisation skills,Customer care skills....Read more...
What you’ll do:
Customer Experience:
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)
Certificate in Teaching Swimming:
Level 2 Gym Instructor 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
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 full wrap around service from SCL
Training Outcome:
The apprentice will be able to progress to the next level once they have completed their apprenticeship
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 :TBC at the interview stageSkills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Customer care skills,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)
Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Level 2 Gym Instructor
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
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 full wrap around service from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice can progress on to the next level once they have completed their apprenticeship.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 the interview stageSkills: Communication skills, Swimming Skills ,Physical fitness,Customer care skills....Read more...
