Aspiring Leisure Professional (Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship)
- Remote, United Kingdom
- Contract·Remote
- Full time
Job Description
Aspiring Leisure Professional (Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship)
Salary: Starting salary from £296.00 per week up to £470.27 - equivalent to £15,442.32 to £24,533.99 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Contract: Contract
Hours: 37 hours per week. 37 actual working hours per week, including early mornings, late evenings, weekend and bank holiday working patterns.
ClosingDate: 23/09/2026 at 23:59
Reference: TCL/0926/ALP
Apprenticeships at Impulse Leisure are back and stronger than ever. Now offering 6 industry accredited qualifications and specialised pathways within leisure, it has never been a better time to commence your career as a leisure professional.
We have 3 apprenticeships available in this cohort - which is open now for applications at Blackshots, Corringham and Belhus Park Leisure Centres..
You’ll work towards the same 6 industry accredited qualifications throughout your programme, and gain a fully rounded experience to get you started in the leisure industry.
NVQ Level 2 Leisure Team Member,
Level 3 National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)
Level 2 Swimming Teacher
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Level 3 First Aid at Work
Whether you want to commence a new career, work closer to home, return to work, get ahead of the game by obtaining practical experience, earn whilst learning, work flexibly or obtain industry recognised qualifications without being stuck in a classroom, our career pathways are for everyone regardless of age or circumstance.
Places on this programme are limited and subject to applicants being able to meet Government funded criteria.
WORKING FOR IMPULSE LEISURE
Interested in a future career in the leisure industry….? Impulse Leisure is an ambitious and innovative organisation that operates as a charitable trust. With almost 200 employees, we operate a total of four facilities across Essex.
We operate in pursuit of our mission statement:-
“Creating active and healthy communities ”
We are a vital component in the improvement of health and wellbeing in the communities in which we work, and continually seek applicants who will share in our vision. As a large local social enterprise, we invest all our surpluses into developing even bigger and better facilities and services. We believe in rewarding and training our most important assets – our employees. Therefore, we only seek the most inspiring, highly motivated and professional people to join our teams. We offer a range of employment benefits, to include:
- Contributory pension scheme (NEST)
- 28 days annual leave, inclusive of public/bank holidays
- Competitive salaries - regardless of age all staff earn a minimum of National Minimum Wage at the rate for those over 23 (unless Apprenticeship rate applicable)
- Incremental Pay Scheme (where applicable)
- Uniform provided (where applicable to role)
- Access to CIMSPA Membership and Career Pathways
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, includes access to confidential counselling, information and guidance
- Cafeteria staff discount (where applicable)
- Free eye test every 2 years (on request) for display screen users
- Free on-site car parking
- Extensive induction programme and role specific ongoing training
- Opportunities for personal and professional development through our DART (Development and Review Time) Appraisal Scheme
- Extensive E-learning programme, with 20 modules covering mandatory requirements and personal development, i.e. individual choice
- Healthcare cash plan – Simply Health corporate rates
- Discounts with partner organisations i.e. local restaurants
- Use of facilities to help maintain good health and well-being
- 1 x corporate rate membership for partner (living at same address)
- Regular communication through Staff Forums held by our MD, and newsletters/communications throughout the year.
- Rewarding Excellence Nomination Scheme
- Staff Suggestion Scheme
- Long Service (non-contractual/discretionary) Scheme
- Excellent team working environment
- Reimbursement of annual DBS Update Service Subscription (where applicable to role, subject to criteria)
- Option to join a Trade Union
The leisure sector offers a wide range of career and training opportunities. If you have used our centres, you may have seen many of our departments in action from Receptionists, Fitness Instructors, Lifeguards, Swimming Instructors, Duty Managers as examples. Of course, there are many other roles behind the scenes as well.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are positive about disability and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).
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