Summary
As a Leisure Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day operations of the leisure centre, such as the fitness suites, swimming pools, reception areas and cafe. This role is ideal for someone passionate about health, fitness, and customer service who’s looking to earn while working towards nationally recognised industry qualifications.
What you will do at work
- To undertake training and gain experience/ qualifications (subject to funding) in a variety of duties in departments across the business i.e. poolside (lifeguard and swimming instruction), fitness suite, reception, café, etc
- To initially learn, and in future (subject to competency) assist in the preparation, rig, and de-rig of respective areas of the buildings and equipment in accordance with the programme
- To initially learn, and in future (subject to competency) assist in undertaking the recording of pool water tests and immediately report the readings to a Duty Manager
- To initially learn, and in future (subject to competency) maintain all areas of the buildings in a clean and tidy condition – undertaking major cleaning duties on a regular basis as programmed by the departmental Daily Log
- To initially learn, and in future (subject to competency) to clean the poolside and pool bottom with pool vacuum, First Aid room, changing rooms, toilet and shower areas and any other areas of the building according to the apprenticeship programme, as detailed on the relevant departmental Daily Log
Training
Off the job training will be delivered on site, with some exceptions (i.e. no standard day-release/college attendance required).
- NVQ Level 2 Leisure Team Member
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Level 2 Swimming Teacher or STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness or Gym Instructing
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE English (2 or E) – desired
- GCSE Maths (2 or E) – desired
About this employer
Impulse Leisure is an ambitious and innovative organisation that operates as a Charitable Leisure Trust. We operate a total of four facilities across Essex in pursuit of our mission – to create active and healthy communities. We are a vital component in the improvement of health and wellbeing in the communities in which we work, and continually seek applicants who will share in our vision. Therefore, we only seek the most inspiring, highly motivated and professional people to join our teams.
Impulse Leisure offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) to disabled applicants providing minimum criteria are met within the Person Specification for the vacancy.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the 18-month apprenticeship programme, the Company would expect to be able to offer continued employment and/or further career pathway opportunities, subject of course to the candidate meeting the required standards.
Things to consider
Must be physically fit enough to perform a series of essential aquatic skills, including diving into deep water, swimming 50 meters in under 60 seconds, swimming 100 meters continuously on your front and back, treading water for 30 seconds, performing a surface dive to the pool floor, and climbing out of the pool unaided.
Employee benefits
Discounts with partner organisations i.e. local restaurants. Use of facilities to help maintain good health and well-being. 1 x corporate rate membership for partner (living at same address).