Crew and then skipper powerboats and motorboats
Assist Instructors as required
Shadow experienced instructors and then begin instructing
Assist with maintenance of our Southampton and Hamble training centres and equipment
Assist with maintenance of our powered craft
Conduct monthly safety checks
Lifeguard and assist with our survival training courses
Training:
1 day a week at a Southern Hampshire College
Regular RYA and STCW courses at our centre
Training Outcome:A full-time position at Chieftain Training.Employer Description:Chieftain Training is one of the UKs leading marine training companies for small craft, yachts and workboats. The centre is accredited by the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) and MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency).Working Hours :5 day week inc. some weekends.
Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Boating background,Engineering and or maintenance....Read more...
If you are interested in starting a career in the leisure industry as a lifeguard, fitness instructor or swimming teacher, this is a great opportunity to achieve qualifications and develop your skills while gaining real world experience.
However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people's lives.
The wage for this position is £294.45 per week. Upon successful completion of probation at 6 months, your wage will rise up to £554 per week (dependent on age)
Please note you will be required to complete a swim test consisting of the below as part of the interview process.
Jump/dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds
Surface dive to the floor of the pool (deepest part)
Climb out of a swimming pool unaided by ladders/steps and where pool design permits
While learning with GLL you will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme, which takes approximately 18 months to complete, as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
STA Award in Teaching Swimming
STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Your role and apprenticeship will include:
Customer Experience
Understanding the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions, queries and complaints
Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependent)
Sharing knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and well-being
Conducting customers' gym inductions and health screening where required (qualifications dependent)
People Experience
Supporting GLL's visions and values
Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings and reviews
Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manager
Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry
Business Performance
Having an understanding of GLL and its position in the health & fitness industry
Understanding the performance of the centre(s) that you are working in and the factors that can affect performance
Operations Performance and Risk Management
Supporting the centre to open and close the building
Supervising and lifeguarding customers in swimming pools
Setting up and taking down different types of equipment for activities
Cleaning and maintenance of different areas of the centre
Personal Effectiveness and Development
Demonstrate equality, inclusion and diversity in behaviours and actions
Attend all monthly workshops and progress meetings as per your apprenticeship standard
GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:
A Values driven organisation with learning & development to support career development
Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
25% off Red Letter Days & Buy A Gift
20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products
Ride to work scheme
Free eye tests and discounted glasses
Good Pension schemes
Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal & Ski Chalets in Bulgaria
Health assurance
We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams
At GLL, you will be working towards a Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.Training:Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.Training Outcome:GLL prides itself on its internal Learning & Development and internal promotion levels, there is scope for the right candidates to move onto a Level 3 Leisure Duty Manager apprenticeship once they have completed their Level 2.Employer Description:As a Charitable Social Enterprise and workers cooperative GLL has grown over the last 30+ years to become the UK's largest public leisure and libraries operator, managing over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Island.
As a staff owned business, we ensure all our people are paid fairly and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.Working Hours :40 hours per working week. Shift work including evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
