Everyone Active are looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates to work towards their Leisure Team Member Level 2 apprenticeship over the course of 15 months. There are five key areas of work all leisure team members will cover; leisure and fitness operations, lifeguard duties, swimming teaching duties, gym instruction and leading group activities. You will act as a Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher, Gym Instructor and Group Activity Leader amongst other operational duties.
You will achieve your Level 2 in Fitness Instructing, Level 1&2 Swim Teaching & NPLQ Lifeguarding Qualifications as part of this apprenticeship.
Your duties will include:
● Supervise swimming pools and ensure safety of all users.
● Ensure daily operational checklists are completed.
● Ensure cleaning tasks are completed to the company standard.
● Promote the safe use of all areas.
● Ensure equipment setups are completed safely, to the required standard and on time.
● Enforce Normal Operating Procedures at all times.
● Follow Emergency Action Plan procedures at site.
● Deliver teaching to the company standards.
● Promote a positive member journey and experience that generates compliments and helps retain members.
● Support the Fitness Manager with the implementation of various member engagement initiatives.
● Interact with members to support their training goals.
● Complete the tasks to ensure the standards of the exercise class meet company expectations.
● Increase and maximise occupancy levels.
● Interact with members to support their training goals.
● Assist in the monitoring of group exercise attendance by checking customers attending.
● Aid retention target of fitness members through consistent delivery of the EA NOP/Fitness Standards
You will work a combination of Gym and Leisure side hours whilst working within the centre. Please be aware, this will also include working on the Reception Desk when required.
Progression within the company is a core value, and on completion of your apprenticeship you will have plenty of opportunities to progress and develop within the company.
This is a full-time position, and you will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week on a shift basis at your designated centre. You will receive on-going training and benefit from free use of the gym and swimming pool.
Desired Skills
To be considered for this role, you must be a strong and confident swimmer. If you are invited to interview for this role you will be required to complete a swim test as part of the interview process. In order to be considered for the role you must be able to demonstrate you are able to do the following. • Jump/dive into deep water • Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds • Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds • Surface dive to floor of pool (deepest part) • Climb out of a swimming pool unaided by ladders/steps and where pool design permits
Personal qualities
- Hard working
- Passionate about exercise and fitness
- Team player
- Great communication skills
Qualifications required
No formal qualifications are required for this role. A passion for exercise and fitness is essential!
Future prospects
This position will equip the candidate with multi area experience and qualifications which could lead to employment opportunities with the roles of; Lifeguard, Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer, Swimming Teacher, Activity Leader etc.
Training to be delivered
Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
(SLM) - Pingles Leisure Centre - Nuneaton - CV11
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Warwickshire
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