Active Kingston Apprentice

Purpose of the job To support Active Kingston's leisure services, community sport programmes and projects while developing practical skills through a Level 3 apprenticeship. What you'll be doing This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days will be quite the same! You'll work alongside experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to get involved in different aspects of Active Kingston's work, helping us make sport and physical activity more accessible to people across the borough. As part of the team, you'll: Help keep our leisure facilities running well – Join colleagues on visits to leisure centres and community sports facilities, help carry out inspections, record findings and follow up on any issues that need attention. Support community events and activities – Get involved in organising and delivering sports events, physical activity programmes and other projects that encourage residents to be more active. Work with local partners and residents – Help respond to enquiries and communicate with leisure providers, sports clubs, community organisations and residents, building your confidence and communication skills along the way. Help keep the team organised – Support the day-to-day running of the service by arranging meetings, updating records, preparing documents and using digital systems to keep information accurate and up to date. Learn how Council services and projects are managed – Gain experience of monitoring contracts, managing sports and leisure facilities, supporting budgets and processing invoices, while contributing to the delivery of the Active Kingston Framework. You'll be supported throughout your apprenticeship by experienced colleagues and will have dedicated study time to work towards your Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer qualification . About you We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn. You don't need previous experience working in sport, leisure or local government, what matters most is your attitude, willingness to get involved and interest in making a positive difference in your community. You don't need to be particularly sporty either! We're interested in people who understand the importance of helping others lead healthier, more active lives. What we're looking for (essential): An interest in sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing, and supporting local communities. Good communication skills and the confidence, or willingness to develop the confidence, to speak with colleagues, partners and members of the public. Basic IT skills and a willingness to learn how to use different digital systems. A positive, organised approach, with good attention to detail and a willingness to take on different tasks. The ability to work well with others, ask questions and take responsibility for your own learning and development. A commitment to completing the Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer apprenticeship and meeting the relevant apprenticeship eligibility requirements. It would be great if you also have (desirable): Experience of helping at school, college, community events, sports clubs or through volunteering. An interest in organising activities, events or projects. Some awareness of the barriers that can prevent people from taking part in sport and physical activity. These are not essential, and we encourage you to apply even if you haven't had these opportunities before. Above all, we're looking for someone with enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn. If you enjoy working with people, like trying new things and want to build a career while making a difference in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.