Apprentice - Recreation Assistant (Downham)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Apprentice - Recreation Assistant
Starting salary £19641 per annum (£10.18 per hour).
2 year fixed term contracts. 37 hours per week on a shift rota to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Based at Alive Downham, Downham Market
We have exciting opportunities for you to join our Alive West Norfolk Teams if you are keen to develop a career within the leisure industry. You will be able to gain practical experience in our Centre alongside completing the level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification, the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and the AQA Swim Teach Qualification.
You must have GCSE grades 4-9 (or equivalent) in Maths and English with a genuine interest in the sport and fitness industry. You will have a competent standard of swimming to be able to pass a swimming test at interview. You must have good communication skills with confidence in dealing with members of the public and have good time management skills and an adaptable approach to work hours and duties.
Appointment will be made subject to a satisfactory criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing Date: 8 May 2023
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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.
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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.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,641 - £19,641 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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