Apprentice Team Leader

A passion for and knowledge of swimming would be an advantage although as a Team Leader, it will be essential to have a keen sense of organisation, good attention to detail and a personable but authoritative nature.

Key Responsibilities

To assist with co-ordinating the team of swimming Instructors; timesheets, holiday requests and sickness cover. To assist with the delivery of the schools swimming programme, teacher requirements and assessments. To communicate with the parents of Aquaschool students. To assist with the recruitment and induction of swimming instructors and coaches as required. To assist with ongoing CPD training for all swimming instructors and coaches. To Manage the annual Instructor/coaches PDR & 1-2-1 meetings with the Group Swimming Programme Manager and Group Swimming Co-ordinator. To provide teacher assessments & feedback via 1-2-1’s. Job Specific duties Deliver and assist in swimming lessons as required. To Liaise with the Group Swimming Programme Manager in the maintenance & programming of Course Pro & investigate the feasibility of using pools to their full capacity. To assist with the programming of all Swimming Lessons; Pre-School, Aquaschool, Schools, Adult lessons, and Adult Coaching sessions (hire of pool, instructor requirements, swimming schedules). To monitor & manage progression of students through the stages of Aquaschool. To manage stock levels of badges, certificates, equipment and staff uniform. To assist the Group Swimming Programme Manager with benchmarking our swimming lessons with other swim school providers. To respond to all customer comments via E-focus in relation to swimming lessons. To act as a point of contact for Level Water lessons, including staffing, training and preparation of invoices to be passed to the Group Administration Co-ordinator. To assist with the management of annual swimming events.

Training Outcome:

There is potential for a full-time role on successful completion of this apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
South Downs Leisure is an award-winning sustainable Charity and Leisure Trust, responsible for the delivery of leisure and hospitality facilities in Adur & Worthing in West Sussex. We also operate the brand new 50m Sea Lanes in Brighton. Headed up by a Board of Trustees, South Downs Leisure (SDL) work in partnership with over 80 local clubs, charities, schools and wellbeing providers and we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, with maximum of 7.5 hours per day, including breaks and one day for work-based study.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Reliable,Punctual,Passion for Swimming,Adaptable,Supportive,Proactive