LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN LEISURE ……….

LEISURE TEAM APPRENTICE – BILLINGHAM FORUM

Job Reference: 349

30 hours per week, £144.30 per week, temporary for 15 months

(Monday to Sunday working a shift pattern including earlies and lates)

At Tees Active, we have been supporting young people to take their first steps into the exciting world of leisure and health and fitness.

A high number of our apprentices go on to secure employment with us once their apprenticeship has finished, which highlights our commitment to nurturing talented young people at the beginning of their journey.

We wish to recruit an apprentice in June 2022 to undertake this new and exciting multi skilled standard which will develop a number of skills, knowledge, and behaviours across several departments within our leisure facility, with a focus on excellent customer service.

The apprenticeship will support developing confidence and knowledge in the operations of the leisure facility enabling you to:

• provide client consultations in health and fitness, gym instruction and leading group activities
• perform duties as part of a team of Lifeguards monitoring the pool area and providing trained assistance to users in difficulty, including when necessary administering first aid
• perform duties as a Swimming Teacher
• assist the team with operational duties to maintain the leisure facility.

During programme you will undertake technical certificates in:

• IQL Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding
• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness or Gym Instruction
• Level 3 certificate in First Aid
• Swim England Level 2 in Teaching Swimming

ABOUT YOU

You must be enthusiastic about wanting to work within leisure, be able meet the basic fitness criteria to fulfil the demands of undertaking the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, including a swim test and regular mandatory lifeguard training. You will also be committed to inspiring others to be more physically active. No prior qualifications or experience are required, but a willingness to learn, develop and challenge yourself is essential.

You will:

• Be able to swim and dive which is part of the course pre-requisite
• Possess a passion for physical activity and healthy lifestyles
• Have good communication skills
• Be organised and able to work effectively in teams and as an individual
• Always maintain a professional approach to work
• Be able to relate well to, motivate, and encourage others being conscious of being always a positive role model
• Have an enthusiastic attitude to life and work
• Have the ability to make learning and work fun

PERSONAL QUALITIES

You must be committed to completing your apprenticeship.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

This programme may lead to possible progression into full and part time leisure or health and fitness roles, further qualifications, higher level apprenticeships and employment within the leisure sector.

THE COMPANY

Tees Active is a charitable leisure trust that invests ‘every single penny’ of profit in to providing a variety of exciting and rewarding leisure activities to enable the local community to lead a healthier, happier, and more active life.

Based in the community our modern facilities, including state-of-the-art fitness clubs, an international standard White Water Centre and the North East’s leading Ice Arena provide the perfect environment for Tees Active to promote physical activity with the aim of inspiring active lifestyles, improving health and wellbeing and building stronger communities.

With over 250 employees Tees Active are committed to workforce training and personal development.

The apprenticeship also has facilitated learning sessions every 4-6 weeks. Your dedicated tutor will support you through the qualification and help you put your learning into practice at work.

You will also be supported by experienced mentors within your workplace, who will be there to help you plan and deliver engaging and inclusive sessions. This member of staff will also help you to reflect and develop on your Swimming coaching, health and fitness and lifeguarding practice as you progress through the programme.

BENEFITS

You will also be rewarded with excellent Company benefits including:

• Free Swimming and Gym membership and discounted class rates
• Pension Scheme including employer contributions
• Benefits package via Westfield Health
• An opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and diverse professional team
• Discounts on outdoor items from our North Shore retail shop.

INFORMAL DISCUSSION

If you would like to chat about the roles please contact Kerry Swan, Workforce Development Manager, Kerry.Swan@Teesactive.co.uk – Tel. 01642 526402.

TO APPLY

To be part of our successful team please download an application via www.teesactive.co.uk/career-opportunities

Closing date: 12 Noon on 10th June 2022

Interviews will be held week commencing 13^th June 2022.

Please quote Reference: 349

Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@teesactive.co.uk or by post to: HR Team, 3rd Floor, Redheugh House, 3rd Floor, Thornaby Place, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6SG.

C.V.s will not be considered.

If we have not contacted you within 6 weeks of the closing date, we would thank you for your interest in the vacancy but on this occasion your application will not be progressed.