Brief overview of the vacancy role
Tees Active is a leading charitable trust, dedicated to raising the physical and mental wellbeing of communities in Stockton-on-Tees. We are passionate about the power of physical activity and believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to enjoy the abundance of health benefits associated with leading an active and healthy lifestyle.
Vacancy Description
Tees Active is a leading charitable trust providing sport, leisure, and wellbeing services to communities in Stockton-on-Tees, in partnership with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Established in 2004, Tees Active are passionate about the power of physical activity and believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to enjoy the abundance of health benefits associated with leading an active lifestyle.
Our mission is to ‘invest every penny to build active and healthy communities’ and we are proud to offer some of the area’s most exciting leisure destinations including outdoor adventure attractions, local swimming pools and multi-sport leisure centres. From gyms and swimming pools to high ropes courses and white-water activities, racquet sports and ice skating, soft play, fitness classes and much more, there’s something for everyone with Tees Active.
Within our Leisure, we provide you with the necessary qualifications and hands on experience in your chosen field to begin a great career. While undertaking one of our apprenticeships, you will be responsible for a range of duties to grow and develop your skills. These programmes often lead to possible progression into full and part time roles, further qualifications, higher level apprenticeships and employment within the leisure sector.
We are looking for motivated, passionate individuals who share our vision and are committed to engaging with our customers to boost community wellbeing in a positive and inclusive way. This is an exciting time to join the Tees Active team as we continue to grow and expand our services throughout Stockton-on-Tees. Not only will you join a great team, but you’ll receive from us lots of exciting company benefits including free gym and swim, discounted fitness class rates, access to a Westfield Health Scheme and much more. We look forward to hearing from you!
As an apprentice with Tees Active, you will be studying towards a 12-18 months qualification that will be the Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship
Desired personal Qualities
– Enjoy working with children and young people
– Passionate about being active
– Willingness to learn
Future Prospects
This programme may lead to possible progression into full and part time coaching roles, further qualifications, Level 3 apprenticeships and employment in other sectors (for example youth work or leisure).
Training to be provided
Level 2 Community Activator Coach qualification Coach Core specific webinars and workshops Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required) A minimum of 1 National Governing Body L2 qualification Access to a range of other training, events and opportunities activator courses, community sports festivals etc)
Product
Coach Core Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2
Expected duration
15
Paid hours per week
30
