Sport Centre Leisure Apprentice

Location: Brighton

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term, Full Time

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Sport Centre Leisure Apprentice on a fixed-term 18-month contract. 

Main Purpose of the Role: The role of the Sports Centre Leisure Apprentice is to support,
enhance and deliver the day-to-day operations and services of a leisure/fitness facility.

Apprenticeship Overview:

Working as part of a team, it is the responsibility of the Sports Centre Leisure Apprentice to undertake a range of operational duties such as assisting with the opening and closing of the facility, undertaking routine maintenance of equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the environment. Alongside these operational functions they ensure programmed activities and services are available for students and staff.

The apprenticeship programme covers a duration of 18 months and provides an opportunity to develop skills across a whole range of activities the centre provides. There are five key areas of work all leisure team members will cover:

• Leisure and fitness operations
• Lifeguard duties
• Swimming teaching duties
• Gym instruction
• Leading group activities

Full training will be given and will lead to the possible attainment of the nationally recognised qualifications below. You will be given an Individual Learning Plan for the following qualifications, which you will undertake in and around your working hours:

One of the following:

• Swim England’s Level 1 and 2 Teaching Swimming or a STA Level 1 and 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming
• A Level 2 Certificate in Fitness or Gym Instruction awarded by; 1st4sport qualifications, Active IQ, Innovate Awarding, NCFE, VCTC or YMCA Awards
• A Level 3 certificate in First Aid
• Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills (English & Maths), if required

Person Specifications

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Interest and/or background in swimming or sports
• Highly organised
• Good time management
• Motivated to learn and achieve new qualifications
• Ability to consider how equalities, diversity and inclusion matters should be considered in a leisure and sports environment

Candidates should be able to achieve the following as part of the swimming test:

• Jump/dive into deep water
• Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
• Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
• Tread water for 30 seconds
• Surface dive to the floor of the pool
• Climb out unaided without a ladder or steps

Hours of Work

30 hours per week, as directed by the Head of Sport and Science Facilities. This will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Remuneration

The hourly rate for this role is £12.21 per hour.

Holidays

23 days, plus bank holidays.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period
• Complimentary lunch is provided
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances
• Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees

Wellbeing

• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes and use of the gym and swimming pool
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations
• Generous sickness policy
• Meditation sessions
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://brightoncollege.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/927/Sports-Centre-Leisure-Apprentice

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