Reference: REQ0102Description: We are pleased to offer this unique opportunity to join our team at The Pulse Leisure Centre in Dursley, as a Leisure Team Member Apprentice.The Pulse swimming pool offers a wide range of classes and activities for the local community, as well as regular public swimming sessions along with fantastic customer service. The gym is a well-equipped fitness suite with cardio machines, resistance training machines and a free weights area, as well as a team of great fitness instructors. The studio is home to our wide range of health & fitness classes.As an apprentice you will be trained in all functions of the leisure service in order to provide high quality swimming lessons, to lifeguard the swimming pool during public sessions in between lessons, to work Reception and fully support the service.No previous experience is essential however,you will have astrong interest inthe sector.This role is a training role where you will be supported throughout your apprenticeshipfrom your line manager, team members, Apprenticeship co-ordinator, Assessor, from Lifetime training, Apprenticeship Ambassador and will be a part of a wider Apprentice group within the council.For further information about this role, please contact James Drennen, The Pulse General Managerby e-mail james.drennen@stroud.gov.ukPlease note this is a up to 18 month apprenticeship.To find out more about these fantastic opportunities come along to ourOpen Eveningwhere you can meet the team and representatives from Cirencester College for an informal chat about the apprenticeship. This is taking place onWednesday 25thSeptember from 4pm – 6pmat Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud GL5 4UB. Please contactrecruitment@stroud.gov.ukto register your interest and book into the open day.Please note we do not accept CV’s to apply for this role, please click on apply now at the bottom of this advertAlternatively, if you have any questions, please email recruitment@stroud.gov.ukIn exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasmwe provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information:https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-usIt is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people withdisabilities.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. In line with the Council’s duty to protect children and adults in a vulnerable situation from harm, we are obliged to assess the suitability of individuals for certain posts by undertaking DBS Checks.Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:Stroud District – The Natural PlaceRegion: Location: The Pulse - DursleySalary: GBP14,450 per annum/ GBP22,366 per annumPackage: - Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme -Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our websiteContractual hours: 37Basis: Temporary