Leisure Team Member

Preparing to work across the whole Leisure sector

The Level 2 Leisure Team Member apprenticeships brings together industry awards and qualifications, to enable you to work across sports centres, swimming pools and gyms. This work will cover day-to-day ‘normal’ and ‘emergency’ operations, plus instructing/teaching disciplines.

The programme is designed to set you up for a career in Leisure by allowing you to experience various areas, to find your passion and to identify a clear pathway for progression.

“I have always wanted to become a Personal Trainer, but the fact that I am also qualified as a Lifeguard and Swimming Teacher, allows me to earn extra money and not just at my current centre” (Leisure Team Member - Personal Trainer)

What do I need?

• An employer with access to pool, gym and dry-side facilities
• To work 30+ hours a week and an employer who will support an average of 6 hours per week training and development time
• To be able to swim 50 metres in 60 seconds
• The ability to attain Level 1 English and Maths if haven’t already

How will I learn?

• Training courses to gain relevant certificates
• Internal staff training and working the job
• Group delivery sessions online
• 1:1 training and observations with your personal tutor
• Technology-rich evidence collection methods via the Competence App

How will I be assessed?

• Portfolio of evidence
• Professional discussion (60 mins)
• Observation of practical activity with questioning (over a working day)

Duration and cost?

• 18 months
• FREE to you!
• Your employer can use the Apprenticeship Levy (if they pay into) or pay £250 +VAT