Aquatics and Activity Activator (Trainee)
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us -
Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) is one of the most progressive Leisure Trusts in the UK and we’re very proud of our achievements!
We’re continually developing ourselves and we invest heavily in our product and facilities to provide the best possible experience we can for our customers.
We have over 3 million visits per year with an annual turnover more than £15m, with over 26,000 members and over 7,000 people on swimming lessons.
Benefits of Aquatics and Activity Traineee Role
26 days annual leave + 8.5 public holidays, with 5 further days added after 5 years’ service with KAL
Staff & family discounted membership
Good quality pension
Wide range of career opportunities
Requirements of Aquatics and Activity Trainee Activator
A minimum of 6 months’ experience of working or volunteering with people in a sport and physical activity environment
Have an understanding of physical activity development and have recent experience of leading and supervising groups in a variety of physical activity programmes
RLSS NPLQ Qualification - *or ability to complete within 3 months
Ability to deliver excellent customer service
Responsibilities of Aquatics and Activity Trainee Activator
Take responsibility for assisting / leading, coaching and delivering activity sessions across KAL whilst ensuring the safety of participants through guidance, instruction, supervision and demonstration
Administrative tasks related to the post including but not limited to; the continual update of the Learn 2, Plus 2 and SharePoint systems.
Liaise with Swimming and Activity Activators on activity and pool activity programming
For more information on this role, or to apply, please click 'Apply Now'.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Aquatics and Activity Activator (Trainee) roles across Kirklees Active Leisure's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,124 - £19,124 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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