Apprentice Leisure Customer Service Assistant | South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre 

Apprenticeship Framework and Level: Leisure Operations and Leisure Management - Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Working Week: 37 hours per week

Weekly Wage: £144.30

Contract Duration: 12 to 15 months

Application Deadline Date: 15/08/2019

Possible Start Date: 22/08/2019

South Ribble Tennis Centre are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Apprentice Leisure Receptionist to work on a busy reception and gain valuable customer service experience along with a Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2

Qualifications Required:

No qualifications required

Vacancy Full Description:

South Ribble Tennis Centre are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join their dynamic team and start learning from day 1.

Job Duties:

• Greet and book-in customers to the Leisure Centre Deal with cash transactions and receipts Ensure a continuous availability of customer information Deal with first line customer enquiries or complaints Deal with customers by telephone Taking customer booking at reception desk and by telephone Deal with membership sales

Personal Qualities:

• Enthusiastic
• Polite
• Dedicated to working towards their NVQ

Skills Required:

Candidates must be confident and approachable as you will be the first point of contact at the leisure centre.

Future Prospects: Potential to move on to further qualifications and job roles.

Training to be Provided:

• Apprenticeship in Leisure Operations and Leisure Management
• Functional Skills in Maths
• Functional Skills in English
• Functional Skills in ICT

Other Information:

The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £3.90 an hour. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed their first year. The minimum wage rates are £6.15 an hour for 18-20-year olds, £7.70 for anyone aged 21 to 24 and £8.21 for those over 25. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). These rates apply from 1st April 2019.

Things to consider: The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early

Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. On occasion we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application should the closing date of the advertisement be brought forward. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate.