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.
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 floor of 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 dependant)
● Sharing knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing
● Conducting customers’ gym inductions and health screening where required (qualifications dependant)
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 manger
● 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.
Desired Skills
- Be a competent swimmer & be able to successfully complete a swim test - Have the confidence and ability to engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner
Personal qualities
Friendly, Helpful and able to speak to people in a professional manner
A keen interest in Health & Fitness as well as being a regular gym user would be useful
Knowledge/ Experience of sports coaching
Self Motivated and able to work to deadlines
Qualifications required
Missed out on getting your Maths and English GCSE’s? Don’t worry- you can still apply but you may need to complete Functional Skills Level 2 before you finish the apprenticeship. Our Learning Coaches can support you with this so don’t let this put you off!
Future prospects
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 apprenticeship once they have completed their Level 2.
Training to be delivered
Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
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.
Employer
GLL - Yarborough LC
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Riseholme Road
Lincolnshire
Lincoln
LN1 3PT
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