We Are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a transformational Council which is passionate and ambitious for the communities we support. We provide a wide range of local authority services to the residents, businesses, schools, and visitors to the borough. We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce.
Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.
Making A Difference as A Leisure Apprentice in Leisure Services
DO YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN SPORTS AND FITNESS?
DO YOU WANT TO EARN AS YOU LEARN AND ACHIEVE RECGONISED QUALIFCATIONS?
If you answer yes to the above, then this is a great opportunity for you!
Newton-le-Willows Health and Fitness has gone undergone significant renovation to modernise and improve its facilities for its members and new customers. We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and energetic young people who can join our team and complement our new look service.
We are also looking for 1 enthusiastic and energetic young person who can join our team and complement our new look service at Queens Park Health and Fitness Centre
This is a great opportunity to earn whilst you learn, gaining a host of leisure related qualifications which can put you on your way to a fantastic career within this exciting and fast paced industry. You will get direct, hands-on experience of various services within our centre whilst working alongside our experienced team members. Your main duties will include pool supervision, working in the Gym, cleaning, serving customers, reception duties and set up of equipment. There will also be an opportunity to get involved in our events and activities.
The offer is:
• An 18-month contract. First 12 months, hourly apprenticeship rate of £4.81 per hour and the following 6 months, age related National Minimum wage rate (under 18 £4.81 per hour, 18 to 20 £6.83 per hour, 21 -22 £9.18 per hour, 23+ £9.50 per hour)
• The chance to gain valuable work experience and a wide range of transferable skills.
• Comprehensive on and off the job training including the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard qualification, Swimming Instructor Level 1 plus 2 and Gym Instructor Level 2
• The possibility of further opportunities after successful completion of the apprenticeship
You will be supported by a Workplace Mentor and will have regular reviews with your College Tutor.
Interested to Find Out More?
You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.
You are also welcome to contact us for a chat before applying by contacting Jane Ascroft on 07716702167 or email janeascroft@sthelens.gov.uk for Newton-Le-Wiilows apprentice or Jim Flatley on 01744671717 or email jimflatley@sthelens.gov.uk for Queens Park apprentice.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
Thank you for your interest in working for us.
If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
Equality & Diversity
St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality
St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.
