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
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.
Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism
Sector specific CPD, such as;
STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification
Lifeguard qualification (NPQL)
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 supervisor
Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship
Employer Description:Turtle Tots Staffordshire is run by Sam Taker. She offers our award-winning swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, 3 and 4 year olds from their lovely warm pool facilities in Stoke-on-trent, Brewood, Telford, and Stafford.
For babies and toddlers up to the age of 5, our supportive and inspiring child-led swimming programme offers a wonderful bonding experience, packed with songs and games to ensure that you and your little one enjoy your time in the pool together and develop a life-long love of the water. As they progress, our independent lessons focus on developing their confidence and technique. Our programme is taught by our fully qualified and highly skilled teachers who are trained to the highest possible standards and are attuned to your child’s needs to ensure that every skill is taught at a pace that is right for them.Working Hours :20 hours per week, flexible to include some evenings and weekends.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness,Interest - Swimming & Teaching,Working with Children,Positive Role Model....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
The 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.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 Team Leader qualification if desired, once they have completed their leisure team member L2 qualification.Employer Description:Everyone Active is a leader in the leisure industry offering specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure. Working Hours :Hours will be confirmed at the interview stage.Skills: Swimming skills,Physical fitness,Team working,Communication skills,Organisation skills....Read more...
Everyone Active is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated Individual to take on this role and who is ready to embrace our brand mission of 30 minutes of activity 5 times a week.
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
Training:
The apprentice will receive full on the job training by the employer, as well as 20% off the job training, they will receive a full wrap around service from SCL
Training Outcome:
The apprentice can progress on to a team leading qualification if desired, once they have completed their Leisure Team Member Level 2 Qualification
Employer Description:Everyone Active is a leader in the leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure. Working Hours :Hours tbc at interview stageSkills: Swimming skills,Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
Everyone Active is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated Individual to take on this role and who is ready to embrace our brand mission of 30 minutes of activity 5 times a week 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.Training:
Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
The apprentice will receive full on the job training from the employer and 20% off the job training, as well as full wrap around service from SCL
Training Outcome:
The apprentice will gain their Level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification; they can move up to the next level if desired
Employer Description:We are a leader in leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisureWorking Hours :TBC at interview stageSkills: Swimming skills,Physical fitness,Communication skills,Motivational skills ....Read more...
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 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 InstructorTraining Outcome:The apprentice could progress on to a team leader role once they have completed their Leisure Team Member L2 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 :TBC at interview stageSkills: Swimming skills,Communication skills,Fitness Skills ,Organisation skills,Team working....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
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.Training:Level 2 Leisure Team Member apprenticeship. The apprentice will receive full on the job training from the employer as well as 20% off the job training, they will also get a full wrap around service from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice can progress on 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. 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 stageSkills: Swimming skills,Communication skills,Team working,Organisation skills,Physical fitness....Read more...
If you are interested in starting a career in the leisure industry as a lifeguard, fitness instructor or swimming teacher, this is a great opportunity to achieve qualifications and develop your skills while gaining real world experience. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. 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.
While learning with GLL your role will include:
Customer Experience
Understanding the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions and queries
Supporting different types of customers with different needs
Supporting 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 dependant)
Sharing knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing
Conducting customers’ gym inductions and health screening where required (qualifications dependant)
Planning and delivering exercise sessions to meet customers’ health and fitness goals
Supporting 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 manger
Achieve and maintain all necessary qualifications including ongoing CPD training
Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry
Having an understanding of GLL and its position in the Health & Fitness Industry
Understanding the performance of the centre(s) that you are working in and the external and internal factors that can affect performance
Operations Performance and risk management
Supporting the centre to open and close the building
Supervising and lifeguarding customers in swimming pools
Setting up and taking down different types of equipment for activities such as badminton, exercise classes and 5-a-side football
Cleaning and maintenance of different areas of the centre
Demonstrating and living GLL People with Purpose values
Personally, demonstrates equality, inclusion and diversity in their behaviours and actions
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)
L2 Swim Teacher Qualification
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Attend all monthly workshops and progress meetings as per your apprenticeship standard
Fully participates and engages in GLL Management meetings, development programmes and ongoing assessment of performance
Develops skills through shared learning and peer learning community.
Discusses own performance, learning and development needs with their line manager, which is reflected in a live personal development plan.
Keeps abreast of trends and developments within the leisure, health and fitness industry.
As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:• A Values driven organisation• Learning & development to support career development • Good Pension schemes • Discounted gym membership for you and your partner. • Industry leading rates of pay • Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social eventsTraining:The Apprentice will receive full on the job training from the employer, they will also receive 20% off the job training. The Apprentice will also have access to a full wrap around service with SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice can progress on to team leader once they have completed their Leisure Team Member L2 qualification.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, managing over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Island.
As a staff owned business, we ensure all our people are paid fairly.
Working Hours :TBC at the interview stage.Skills: Attention to detail,Swimming Skills ,Communication skills,Customer care 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 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 anywhere 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 from the employer, they will get 20% off the job training, as well as full wrap-around support from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice can 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. 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: Customer care skills,Physical fitness,Swimming Skills,Communication 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 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 anywhere 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.
As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career and job variety, like anywhere 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 with SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice will be able to progress on to the next level, maybe a sports coach or a team leader, once they have finished their Leisure team member L2 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.
Working Hours :TBC at the interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Physical fitness....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...
