Job Description

Job Posted: 26 August 2025

Contract Term:

Apprenticeships

Location:

Freshwater, Isle of Wight

Contract Type:

Full time

Salary:

7.55 per hour

Industries:

ApprenticeshipsSports & Fitness

Closing Date:

29/08/2025

Job Start Date:

September 2025

Here at The Isle of Wight College, we're proud to partner with a wide network of dynamic employers across a diverse mix of industries. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Leisure Team Member Apprentice at West Wight Sports & Community Centre.



We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic candidate to work towards their Leisure Team Member apprenticeship. There are key areas of work leisure team members cover - leisure and fitness operations, lifeguard duties, swimming teaching duties, gym instruction, leading group activities, amongst other operational duties.



The apprenticeship typically takes 18-24 months to complete, working a minimum of 30 hours per week (including training/ college hours).



The successful candidate will achieve the following qualifications during the apprenticeship:


NPLQ National Pool Lifeguard Qualification First Aid Swim Teacher Level 1 Swim Teacher Level 2 Fitness Instructor Level 2

Your duties will include:


Providing exceptional customer service to all members Assisting with gym tours and inductions Showing members how to use the gym equipment and machines Creating personal exercise plans for members Understanding health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment Supporting and motivating clients who take part in physical activity Covering Lifeguard positions Safe and effective pool supervision Supporting the centre swim teaching team to deliver exceptional swimming lessons Equipment setups safely and on time Adopting a customer service focussed approach to your responsibilities Effective communication with other team members

Apprenticeship Standard:


Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Between 18 to 24 months Apprenticeship.

You will be required to complete off-the-job training. This includes time spent learning new skills, attending courses, or carrying out support tasks that fall outside your usual day-to-day responsibilities.

Maths and English Functional Skills if not previously achieved at a grade C/4 or above.

Weekly attendance at The Isle of Wight College as part of the apprenticeship.


Wage:


7.55 per hour.




Additional information below:



The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is 7.55 per hour. This applies to 16-18-year-old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. For more information visit: www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates



For more information, or to apply, please email recruitment@westwight.org.uk with your CV and covering letter.



Closing date for applications: Friday 29th August 2025