At Tees Active you will work towards your Community Activator Coach L2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 12-18 Months.
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
Main Responsibilities:
To ensure the safe, efficient and enjoyable use of the facilities by customers and assist in the overall development of the Centre. To deal with customer/service enquiries in a professional and positive way. Ensuring that the service maintains a strong customer focus and remains committed to the principles of Customer Service Excellence Standard.
Day to Day-
- To assist in providing day to day assistance in the supervision of the security of the building, and the conduct of the customer.
- To assist in ensuring that the facility is prepared for the customers ensuring the correct timing, including setting up and dismantling equipment or furniture, cleaning facilities and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
- To understand and ensure compliance with all Health & Safety at Work procedures, personally and for colleagues, children and other customers. This includes compliance with Health and Safety policy and systems, report any faults/incidents/accidents/damage/hazards and take a pro-active approach to Health and Safety matters in order to protect yourself and others. This includes timely reporting and recording of such matters to the General Management team.
- To assist in the implementation of emergency procedures and operational plans where appropriate, e.g. evacuation and drowning.
- To assist where appropriate in the development of the centre’s programme through events, competitions and new activities.
- To provide advice and assistance to users of the Centre(s) in relation to existing and future activity programmes.
- To work and communicate efficiently and effectively within and between workgroups.
- To undertake general duties as required at the Centre(s).
- To carry out cleaning and litter picking duties within the centre.
- To give all reasonable advice and assistance to customers using the centre(s).
- To assist with patrolling the building to prevent abuse of facilities by customers or unauthorised access.
- Once trained and assessed to be competent, to give trained assistance to users in difficulty and when necessary to give first aid to any injuries sustained by either members of the public or other members of staff.
- Once you obtain the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification you will be required to undertake regular “Pool Lifeguard” training, ensuring that at all times the post holder is able to achieve the minimum standard as approved by the Royal Life Saving Society, and compliance with NOP/EAP.
- To assist in the preparation for special events and galas, ensuring that all equipment is safe for its intended use.
Desired Skills
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
We are looking for motivated, passionate individuals who share our vision and are committed to engaging with our customers to boost community wellbeing in a positive and inclusive way. This is an exciting time to join the Tees Active team as we continue to grow and expand our services throughout Stockton-on-Tees.
You must demonstrate:
- Enthusiasm: A positive attitude and genuine excitement about a range of leisure activities are ideal. Enthusiastic individuals thrive in this dynamic environment.
- Communication Skills: Clear communication with visitors, colleagues, and supervisors is vital. You’ll need to provide instructions, answer questions, and ensure everyone’s safety.
- Team Player: Collaborating with other team members, supporting each other, and working together seamlessly contribute to a successful operation.
No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, work hard and challenge yourself is essential.
Qualifications required
No Qualifications Required - All Training Will Be Provided.
Missed out on getting your Maths and English GCSE’s? Don’t worry- you can still apply but you will need to complete Functional Skills Level 2 before you finish the apprenticeship. Our Learning Coaches can support you with this so don’t let this put you off!
Future prospects
This apprenticeship opens up lots of opportunities for your future. Here’s what some Coach Core graduates have achieved within Tees Active:
Full Time Health & Fitness Advisors
Full Time Leisure Assistants
Did you know?
100% of Tees Active Coach Core graduates agreed that the programme had helped their career progression.
85% are still working at Tees Active and earning a higher salary once they completed.
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
Tees Active Limited
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Tees Active Ltd
County Durham
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6SG
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