At Kidsgrove Sports Centre, the apprenticeship is a great introduction to the leisure industry, providing help and support to the sport centre's members and the staff team.
In this role you will be required to supervise the pool, ensuring the safety of its users whilst assisting the Duty Manager with the day to day running of the Centre. You will be organised, self-motivated and keen to start a career in fitness and leisure.
Your duties will include:
- Providing exceptional customer service to all members.
- Assisting with gym tours and inductions.
- Covering Lifeguard positions.
- Support the centre swim teaching team to deliver exceptional swimming lessons.
- Adopting a customer service focussed approach to your responsibilities.
- Showing members how to use the gym equipment and machines.
- Ensuring the centre is clean and well maintained.
- Understanding Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment.
- Support and motivate clients who take part in physical activity.
- Safe and effective pool supervision.
- Equipment setups safely and on time.
- Effective communication with other team members.
- Delivering excellent customer service via reception.
You will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18months to complete as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
- First Aid at Work (Level 3)
- Level 1 Swim assistant
- Level 2 Teaching Swimming
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
At Kidsgrove Sports Centre, you will be working towards the Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship over the course of 15 months.