Whether you are a recent college or university graduate eager to embark on a new journey or an individual seeking to ‘Kickstart’ a fulfilling career in the leisure industry, we have an extensive and diverse array of exciting leisure opportunities waiting for you. Tees Active caters and supports individuals from all walks of life by offering various options to align with your unique interests, skills, and aspirations.
To become a pool lifeguard you must first complete your NPLQ, a course which is broken into three sections:
1: The Lifeguard and the Law, Swimming Pool Supervision | 2: Intervention and Rescue and Emergency Action Plans | 3: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, AED and First Aid
Minimum guided learning hours for National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is 36 hours.
Courses held on evenings and weekends.
£150 (discount of £125 applied). subject to being selected via a recruitment process to join the ‘Kickstart programme’ and gaining employment either on a casual or contracted basis.
To become an Advisor the starting point is achieving a Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification. This can be achieved either online or combined online/face. Your commitment is to work through the theory and practical elements (modules) required. You will have the opportunity to obtain hands on practical experience via support and guidance from our highly qualified Health & Fitness team.
Following completion of the level 2 qualification and assessment of the required knowledge & skill set, there will be an opportunity to up skill to level 3 Personal Training and or Level 3 Specialist courses – Exercise Referral, Obesity and Diabetes, Disabled Client, Older Adults and Pre and Post Natal.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and experience, joining a team of motivated fitness specialists who strive to make a difference to people’s lives by improving their health and wellbeing.
Have a basis knowledge of the benefits of training, an overall interest and ideally train themselves.
Have good interpersonal skills and be motivated to help and support others achieve their goals.
Have a passion for sport and physical activity. Tees Active’s Health & Fitness team share this passion and will support individuals on the program to achieve certification offering advice, guidance and knowledge.
Candidates will be selected following an interview process, which will include discussing potential career opportunities, progression, shift patterns/hours and availability.
Learning hours for Level 2 Gym Instructor 6 – 8 weeks
40% Course Work, 30% Online Workshops, 30% Practical
Practical elements held on evenings or weekends.
Your contribution – £150 ( discount of £450 applied). Subject to being selected via a recruitment process to join the ‘Kickstart programme’ and gaining employment either on a casual or contracted basis.
To become a Swimming Teacher you need to obtain your Level 2 Swimming Teacher Award:
Level 2 | Swim England Level 2 Teaching course which will enable you to lead on delivery of the Learn to Swim and/or School Swimming sessions.
Minimum of 30 hours shadowing time is required in between courses.
30hrs - Evenings and Weekends
All courses will be delivered and assessed through our Approved Training Centre and delivered by our training provider Swim England.
Courses held on evenings and weekends
£150 for level 2 Swimming Teacher course (discount of £549 applied) subject to being selected via a recruitment process to join the ‘Kickstart programme’ and gaining employment on a contracted basis.
As part of the Tees Active Future Workforce Academy, we are expanding our offer to include a watersports pathway, providing a clear route into employment within paddlesport and white-water activity environments.
This programme is designed to equip participants with the skills, qualifications and practical experience required to work across a range of on-water activities at Tees Barrage International White Water Course (TBIWWC) and wider Tees Active venues.
As part of the Watersports Pathway, all participants will be supported to develop their personal paddling skills before progressing into instructor and guide qualifications.
This ensures each individual is fully prepared, confident and capable prior to entering formal training and assessment.
Have an interest in watersports or outdoor activities.
Have good interpersonal skills and be motivated to help and support others achieve their goals.
Have a passion for outdoor activity and physical activity. Tees Active’s team share this passion and will support individuals on the program to achieve certification offering advice, guidance and knowledge.
Candidates will be selected following an interview process, which will include discussing potential career opportunities, progression, shift patterns/hours and availability.
What this includes; Delivered by the TBIWWC team, including:
Participants may work towards personal performance awards such as Paddle Start, Paddle Discover and Paddle Explore, building a strong foundation in:
Before formal Paddle UK training and assessment, participants will receive:
This staged approach ensures participants begin qualifications with the skills, confidence and experience needed to succeed, while developing safely within a supportive, real-world environment.
A structured development package that may include:
Participants will:
The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is recognised as a key entry point into the paddlesport industry, enabling delivery of safe and engaging introductory sessions.
The Stadium Raft Guide award supports the safe delivery of rafting activities on artificial white water courses.
Following successful completion, participants may progress into:
Depending on age, experience and suitability, participants may also be trained to support or deliver additional activities, including:
£150 (discount of £450 applied). Subject to being selected via a recruitment process to join the ‘Kickstart programme’ and gaining employment either on a casual or contracted basis.
To become an ice skating coach you must first complete a level 1 Assistant Coach qualification. The course will enable you to coach Skate UK sessions independently.
BIS Skills 1 OR be capable of passing the BIS Coach Competency Test.
If you plan to remain actively competing/performing
Module 1: Maximising Participant Experience
Module 2: Welfare of Participants
Module 3: The Coaching Assistant Role
Module 4: Professional Practice
Module 5: Plan, Coach, Reflect
Module 6: Skate UK Coaches Guide
Module 7: Mentored Hours (30 hours total)
Module 8: Practical & Theory Exam
Subject to being selected via a recruitment process to join the kickstart programme and gaining employment either on a casual or contracted basis.
This is a new exciting opportunity for individuals to gain experience, build their confidence and make a difference to the local community. Our new Aquatics Helper is a volunteer role within our Learn to Swim scheme where you can use your previous experience to support people learning to swim. Although a swimming background isn’t necessary, you must appreciate the benefits of this life saving skill and be motivated to teach others, successful applicants will receive full training and support.
This new role will involve:
– Working with a small group of swimmers
– Providing one-to-one support to beginners and/or swimmers who lack confidence
– Building supportive relationships with participants on our Learn to Swim Scheme
– Encouraging and motivating swimmers to overcome barriers and build confidence
If you are based in Stockton and are interested in applying and/or have any questions, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the enquiry form at the bottom of the page and a member of the team will be in touch.
To become a fitness coach the starting point is achieving an Exercise to Music Qualification. We would advise combined online/face to face training. Your commitment to work through the theory and practical elements (modules) required.
Following completion of the Exercise to Music qualification and assessment of the required knowledge & skill set, there will be an opportunity to obtain practical experience of delivering group exercise via shadowing/supporting one of our experienced coaches. Along with this the opportunity to up skill in a range of group exercise disciplines, Pilates, Aqua, Group Cycling, Les Mills programmes and Level 3 Exercise Referral.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and experience, joining a team of motivated fitness specialists who strive to make a difference to people’s lives by improving their health and wellbeing.
Opportunity to obtain recognised Level 2-4 certification in line with CIMSPA
Including shadowing our experienced team
Including Group Cycling, Aqua, Pilates, Yoga and GP referral
Candidates must be 16 years and over meet the pre-entry criteria of the training provider.
Learning hours for Exercise to Music 3-6 months
blended learning, 25% course work and 50% workbook online and 25% practical that includes four days (two weekends) of practical learning. Travelling will be required.
Your contribution – £150 ( discount of £450 applied). Subject to being selected via a recruitment process to join the ‘Kickstart programme’ and gaining employment either on a casual or contracted basis.
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