Apprenticeship - Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea, Essex
£5 (Initially)
02 Apr 2017
30 Apr 2017
SouEn00064
Full Time

Are you wondering what career path to take? Does the world of fitness interest you? Would you like to work for a company that is a leader in the leisure industry? If you've answered 'yes' to these questions, Fusion Lifestyle has the perfect job for you!

The Role
Fusion Lifestyle is a leading leisure provider and we provide a fun, busy and safe working environment. As an apprentice, you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification in 'Active Leisure', whilst gaining valuable experience in various areas including Pool lifeguarding, Fitness Instructing and Customer Relations.

You can further specialise by qualifying as either a Fitness Class Instructor or Swim Instructor too. In addition to the apprenticeship qualification, you will earn qualifications in National Pool Lifeguarding, Pool Plant Operations and if you choose to specialise either an ASA level 2 Swim Teacher qualification or a discipline-specific Fitness Instructing certificate.

Your Career
At Fusion Lifestyle, we invest heavily in the development of our apprentices and employees. You will receive valuable training and a nationally recognised qualification, allowing you to reach your full potential. That is only the start- many of our Senior Managers started off as lifeguards and you may be interested in our Management Development Program too, which develops frontline staff into future managers.

Skills needed
• A genuine interest in and passion for the fitness/ leisure industry
• Strong communication skills and confidence to interact with customers
• The ability to motivate and inspire others to lead active lifestyles
• Flexibility and ability to work various shifts, including some weekend work
• You must be a strong swimmer with a good level of swimming fitness  

The benefits you may enjoy as a Fusion team member include:
• 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Free Fusion gym membership and use of Fusion facilities
• Personal mobile phone discount
• Pension Scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• And more. 

In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview.

Fusion Lifestyle recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.