Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and specifically have a love for swimming?
Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing?
Can you be a positive role model to inspire and motivate children?
Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team? If so, our Community Activator Coach apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you!
The Community Activator Apprentice with Swimming specialism has an important role to play in improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and communities by supporting the delivery of fun, inclusive and engaging sessions using our swimming pools. Working alongside our Aquarius Pool Supervisors and swim teachers, this apprenticeship will give you an introduction into the world of swim teaching. Along the apprenticeship journey, you will learn how to plan, deliver and review sessions. We will fund your swim teacher qualification. You will get a diverse opportunity to develop your wider coaching skills during your work on our Active Holiday camps during school holidays.
Key duties include:
Working directly with members of the public to plan and deliver a range of projects and activities within our leisure centre(s) with the aim of increasing the participation of a variety of groups in sport and physical activity, with a specific focus on swimming and aquatics
These could involve:
Extra-curricular swimming lessons for children, primarily in key station 1 and 2
Supporting our swimming curriculum for schools
Adult swimming lessons
Swimming galas and festivals
Pool inflatable fun sessions
Water polo
Aquatots parents and toddlers
Providing additional support in the pool to children with SEND needs to ensure inclusivity of the program
To support on organising community and competitive events
Working collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations
Supporting the delivery and coordination of our holiday activity and HAF schemes for children
Providing swimming duty cover where required
Begin developing skills in supervisory duties within the swim school, working closely with the pool supervisors to help manage progression and positively impact retention levels
Use of technology to engage pupils with physical activity and sports especially swimming
Contribute to the overall ethos and working values of the Foundation
Contribute to raising standards by demonstrating and promoting high expectations
Supervise and support members of the public, ensuring their safety by complying with good H&S practice
To undertake all training and courses associated with the apprenticeship programme
Training:Our apprentices will receive weekly off the job training hours in order to engage with masterclasses, skills festival days, assignments and tasks related to the apprenticeship, online CPD courses and development sessions with their allocated skills coach.
They will acheive the Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism alongside sector specific CPD, such as:
STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification
Pool maintenance and water testing CPD
Supporting the PE curriculum (swimming focussed)
Behaviour Management
Safeguarding / Prevent
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Digital skills
Functional skills in maths and English (where required)
Training Outcome:We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:
Careers within the Sport Coaching/education sector
Potential further employment with the organisation
Opportunity for further education
Opportunity to progress to become a swim teacher
Opportunity to become a pool supervisor
Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship
Employer Description:Combating inactivity requires a shift in attitudes and participation trends, both at home and at school. Simply, if physical activity were a pill, doctors would be rushing to prescribe it.
But there are no magic pills. We're driven by a deep passion to engage children and young people in physical activity and inspire active lives. Our customer-centric delivery, training and partner framework not only boosts their health and well-being but also empowers them to excel academically.
Every single day, we're committed to getting more than 1 million young people moving and enjoying the benefits of physical activity by the year 2025.Working Hours :Flexible to include some evenings and weekends. Shifts to be confirmed.
You will be required to travel around sites across various sites across Birmingham to visit the pop-up pools.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Swimming....Read more...
Everyone Active are looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates to work towards their Community Activator Coach Level 2 apprenticeship over the course of 15 months.
Your duties will include:
Demonstrate through your behaviour and attitude that as part of the team you have ownership of and understand the company vision, missions and values.To teach and deliver safe and structured sessions appropriate to the abilities of those participating in an enjoyable way.To provide session plans that ensure each activity is structured, relevant and enjoyable.To give advice to participants on all matters related to the session in progress.To update and continually review the coaching programme instructed in the classes to ensure that parents re-enrol and interest is maintained.
What your apprenticeship includes:-A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress-A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars-Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer-The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE)- Working towards a level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer apprenticeship over the course of 12-18 monthsTraining:Community Activator Coach Level 2 apprenticeship, including Fucntional Skills in English and maths if requiredTraining Outcome:Potential progression to Team Leader and then onto Duty Management training.Employer Description:Everyone Active is part of Sports and Leisure Management Ltd, we are the longest-established leisure contractor in the UK, having been founded in 1987.
We are called Everyone Active for a reason: we have made it our mission to encourage everyone we come into contact with to participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, either in one of our centres or via online training, five times per week.
To help us achieve this mission, we manage over 200 leisure and cultural centres across the UK in partnership with more than 60 different local authorities.
We are passionate about being active and staying healthy, and we want our members to be too. Whether it is state-of-the art gym equipment, excellent sports facilities, Swim England-accredited swimming programmes or fun activities for children, our centres aim to offer something for the entire community to enjoy.Working Hours :37 hours a week - including week days, weekends, mornings and evenings (6am - 10pm)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
We’re on the hunt for an experienced Groundwork Construction Supervisor / Chargehand to join a specialist team delivering sports pitch construction projects across the UK. Previous sport pitch experience is not required, as training will be provided. The position will be working on projects ranging from football pitches and training grounds to schools, universities and more you’ll play a key role in building high-quality playing surfaces from the ground up.
If you’re someone who thrives on leading site teams, operating plant machinery and ensuring projects run smoothly to the highest standard, this could be your next move.
What You’ll Be Doing Groundwork / Construction Supervisor:
Running jobs on-site, managing groundworks crews and subcontractors
Operating 20t excavators / plant operator (NPORS or CPCS required)
Taking the lead on day-to-day site operations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met
Overseeing logistics, plant, and material deliveries while keeping projects on track
Maintaining compliance with health & safety (SSSTS / CSCS / SMSTS desirable)
Reporting directly to site/project management teams
Key Skills for a Groundwork / Construction Supervisor:
Supervisory or lead hand experience in a construction or groundwork setting
Excavator operating experience (20t) with valid NPORS / CPCS ticket
Strong communication and confident leadership of crews
Sports pitch knowledge a big bonus but not essential
Class 1 HGV licence advantageous but not essential
What’s In It For You as a Groundwork / Construction Supervisor?
£20–£25 per hour (flexible depending on experience)
Christmas bonus potential (example: £70 × 10 Bank Holidays = £700 bonus)
Working away expenses: accommodation, travel/mileage and £50 daily meal allowance
Opportunity to work on exciting and high-profile sports projects across the UK
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Groundwork Supervisor / Chargehand who enjoys variety, thrives on ownership and wants to build a lasting career with a forward-thinking, well-established construction team.
I’m Fiona McSheffrey, a specialist recruiter in the Construction and Modular Building Supply sector at E3 Recruitment. I work in partnership with leading companies across the UK and Internationally, connecting high-calibre professionals with roles that truly support long-term career progression.
Keywords: Supervisor, Chargehand, Sports Pitches, Construction, Groundworks, Excavator, 20t, NPORS, CPCS, SSSTS, CSCS, SMSTS, Class 1 HGV....Read more...
Learn to produce event CAD drawings and site layouts under supervision
Support the preparation of equipment specifications from CAD plans (e.g. barriers, fencing, temporary structures)
Maintain CAD databases and assist in updating all CAD plans, blocks and xref mapping layers to ensure consistency across all plans
Assist in updating event management documentation
Attend site visits and shadow Production Team to learn practical application of CAD/ iventis plans
Support on-site event builds and de-rigs as part of learning and development
Learn about other mapping software (Iventis) used in event production
Support on the production of detailed planning documentation and CAD/Iventis plans of the routes/venues
Training:Event Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Training will be provided by Ginger Nut Training. Ginger Nut’s delivery is based on a remote, blended model of one-to-one tutor sessions every 4 weeks, group sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support where required
Apprentices are allocated a tutor to guide them through the training, conduct regular meetings and prepare for End Point Assessment
Our tutors are industry experts with relevant industry experience in addition to teaching and coaching expertise
To support learning, we utilise online resources mapped to the apprenticeship and all learners are given access to LinkedIn Learning, and other bespoke channels designed to support their apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
Potential career routes are; Event Assistant, Event Coordinator, Event Manager, Event Production Manager
Employer Description:London Marathon Events (part of the London Marathon Group) works to inspire, champion and increase activity in all ages, abilities and demographics. We do this through our successful event portfolio (which includes the TCS London Marathon and TCS Mini London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, The Big Half, Vitality London 10,000, Vitality Westminster Mile, Standard Chartered Great City Race and Swim Serpentine), through our extensive outreach programs working with schools and community groups in London and across the UK and through our network of wholly owned or partially owned companies, such as Maverick, Run 4 Wales, Loch Ness Marathon Ltd, Caledonian Concepts, Athletic Ventures and Friday Night Lights.
Our events raise millions for charities every year to improve the lives of individuals and communities and we passionately believe in the power of sport.
Our values are integral to who we are, how we work and what we do:
Impact – together we create positive change
Innovate – together we enable new ideas
Everyone – together we champion inclusivity
Customer first – together we go the extra mile for all
Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to ensure they are at the heart of our company. We strongly value diversity within our workforce and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas and culture to the company. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with flexibility.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical....Read more...
Assist senior engineers in the installation of swimming pool systems, including pumps, filtration units, dosing systems, heaters, and associated pipework
Support in carrying out routine maintenance, servicing, and water quality testing in line with industry standards (e.g., PWTAG guidelines)
Help diagnose and repair faults with pool plant equipment and circulation systems
Assist with the safe handling and use of pool chemicals
Prepare tools, equipment, and materials for site visits and installations
Keep accurate service records, reports, and documentation
Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety procedures
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, vehicles, and tools
Provide excellent customer service and uphold the company’s professional image
Training Outcome:
Full swimming pool engineering position on completion
Employer Description:Our services
Swimming Pool Audits
Swimming pools can be costly to run and pose a large health & safety risk if not managed according to Industry Standards and Health & Safety regulations. We can ensure that your pool is compliant, as well as give industry best practice advice and instructions for safe and efficient water treatment methods to avoid accidents, reduce risks, prolong the life of the pool facilities, increase bather comfort and the potential bathing capacity.
If you require an interim inspection or a complete audit of your pool, P.P.E. can facilitate this, providing you with recommendations based on lead body standards and statutory requirements.
Pool Plant Operator Training
At P.P.E we deliver pool plant operator training courses led by the most experienced Pool Plant tutors in the U.K. All Training courses are accredited by the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group and endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity. Once training has been completed, delegates are included in the national register of Swimming Pool Technical Operators.
Installations & Maintenance
If you are looking to upgrade any item of pool plant equipment, P.P.E will provide the most cost efficient proposal for you as our ultimate aim is to bring your swimming pool running costs down, ensuring that your pool plant room is eco-friendly, energy efficient, cheap to run, safe to use and compliant with regulations.
Aside from auditing, training and installation we deliver maintenance services which include routine inspections and servicing to ensure the safety and longevity of the pool. Swimming Pool Breakdowns can result in reputation damage and loss of income, therefore we like to guide our clients on exactly how to meet relevant H&S obligations and ensure that all pool plant equipment is running smoothly and safely.
P.P.E. offers different levels of service level agreements, ranging from monthly and quarterly inspections to servicing packages which include training, audits, risk assessing and write up of site procedures. We can offer work out of hours to help minimise disruption to your programme, helping to keep your pool open and your customers happy.
Whatever issues you may have with your swimming pool or if you want to seek some initial guidance and advice on the running of your pool, we are here to help at no obligation.
Are you getting the most out of your pool?
Swimming pools don’t have to be a costly liability to an organisation. We can help you turn your pool around, advice on how to generate income out of your swimming pool and turn it into a lucrative asset.
Our Approach
We like to start our client relationship by carrying out an initial assessment of you swimming pool, ensuring that the pool is run according to national guidelines, highlighting any health &safety risks if such are present.
Based on our findings we would recommend a course of remedial action if it’s required or provide advice on a more efficient use of swimming pool facilities and how your organisation can decrease maintenance costs and start generating income.
Following on we would carry out all the work ourselves, whether it’s writing up procedures and producing risk assessment analysis or carrying out engineering works in the plant room.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Fault finding....Read more...
