37 hours per week (including 1 day per week at the education provider)
Fixed term for 18 months to a maximum of two years
We have two vacancies within the 1Leisure team. As a Leisure Team Member Apprentice, you will be a member of a hardworking, busy team working with the members and customers of the 1Leisure Centres.
You will be required to work at both 1Leisure Medina & 1Leisure Heights.
As part of your role, you will undertake the daily supervision of children and adults using 1Leisure centre facilities, including maintaining changing facilities. Undertake duties on and off poolside as directed and required by management to meet operational manning levels. Attend meetings and staff training as required. Ensure the day-to-day cleanliness of poolside, changing rooms are maintained through hourly checks as set out in daily schedules. Once qualified in other areas you will be required to assist in other areas within the Centre.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will also undertake the following qualifications
- NPLQ (National pool Lifeguard Qualification) to be taken 1st Week of work (unless already qualified)
- First Aid at Work
- Swim Teacher Level 1 with IOS
- Swim Teacher Level 2 with IOS
- Fitness Instructor Level 2
In order to undertake the scheme, you will need to be able to take and pass the STA Pool lifeguarding certificate. Good swimming ability is essential with full details of the course and ability required via this link https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0390-v1-1
Flexibility to work various sites, shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends & bank holidays
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Michael Lewin at Michael.Lewin@iow.gov.uk or phone 01983 823880 ext. 6220
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
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This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
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