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Apprenticeship

Leisure duty manager

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Business and administration
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Managing the day to day operation of a leisure facility.

What you'd do

Open and close the facility following safe operating procedures
Carry out regular pool and facility safety checks during your duty
Manage and brief a team of leisure assistants, lifeguards, and instructors
Handle customer complaints and resolve issues promptly and professionally
Respond to and lead on incidents and first aid situations
Monitor income and footfall against targets and report variances
Ensure all team members comply with health, safety, and licensing requirements

What you'd learn

Health and safety legislation relevant to leisure facilities including pool plant operation
Pool and facility operations including water quality testing and maintenance
Emergency action plans and how to lead the response to an incident
Team leadership and how to manage, motivate, and develop frontline staff
Customer service standards and how to handle complaints professionally
Financial responsibilities including cash handling, income targets, and loss reduction
Equality legislation and how to promote inclusive access to sport and leisure
Ready to look for a place?
See live Leisure duty manager apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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