Leisure Duty Manager Apprentice
Location: Brighton, BN2 0AL
Salary: £10 per hour for the first 12 months, then National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage dependant on age thereafter.
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Leisure Duty Manager Apprentice on a fixed-term 18 month contract.
Main Purpose of the Role: A Leisure Duty Manager manages the day to day ‘front line’ operation of a leisure facility and leads a team to ensure that facilities are kept to the highest standard and that exceptional levels of customer service are delivered at all times.
Apprenticeship Overview
This apprenticeship programme, through Creative Sport and Leisure, covers a duration of 18 months and provides a fantastic opportunity to take your first step into management within the leisure industry. Full training will be given and on successful completion of this apprenticeship the Leisure Duty Manager will be eligible to become a Member of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide a professional and friendly welcome to all users
- Promote and provide an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for all users
- Assist the Duty Manager with daily operations, including opening, closing and ensuring smooth facility management
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure consistent, high quality service to all users
- Ensure timetabled sessions are set up and cleared away promptly
- Supervise pupil activities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable session
- Lifeguarding the swimming pool, maintaining a safe environment
- Cleaning duties as required on a day-to-day basis to achieve the highest standards of presentation, supported by the Cleaning team
- Be familiar with the College’s Health & Safety Policy and its application to all site facilities
- Any other reasonable management request
As part of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will need to achieve the following qualifications:
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
- Level 3 Pool Plant Operator Certificate.
- First Aid at Work.
- Level 2 Functional Skills (English & Maths), if required.
Person Specifications
The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:
- Customer focused with a passion for providing exceptional service.
- Self-motivated and organised.
- Interest and/or background in swimming or sports.
- Be able to work effectively unsupervised and complete set tasks.
- Good time management.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Motivated to learn and achieve new qualifications.
The candidate will need to complete their National Pool Lifeguard Qualification as part of this role.
The following should be achieved as part of the swimming test if required:
- Jump/dive into deep water.
- Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds.
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water.
- Tread water for 30 seconds.
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool.
- Climb out unaided without ladder/steps.
Hours of Work
You will be required to work 30 hours per week as directed by the Head of Sport and Science Facilities. This will include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Remuneration
The rate of pay for this role will be £10.00 per hour for the first 12 months, then National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage dependant on age thereafter.
Holidays
23 days, plus bank holidays (of which holiday must be taken during school holidays).
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://brightoncollege.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/804/Leisure-Duty-Manager-Apprentice-Fixed-Term