Operational Staff Development
Complying with Legislation
It may seem as if it is instruction; instruction; instruction, from your supervisors and team leaders, but what are the reasons behind these instructions? This element will show why as well as how tasks should be done.
Duration: 1 day
Delivering Customer Service
Customers are our work, and they pay our wages, but not all customers are perfect. Whatever you might think about our customers, it is our job to look after them, and make sure that they receive what they expect, as a minimum, and if we can exceed those expectations, then we get the bonus.
Duration: 1 day
Working in Teams
Teamwork is just as essential in the everyday tasks that we carry out, as it is in a life-or-death emergency. This element will develop several techniques to improve your team-working skills.
Duration: 1/2 day
Equality & Diversity
Recent equality legislation has introduced several fundamental changes to the way that we work. This element investigates the new legislation, and considers how it can apply to our working practices.
Duration: 1/2 day
Reception Skills
The first point of contact is the most important, and yet it is a great deal more than taking money and giving tickets. Use this element to consider how a great reception can affect the experience that the customer receives and ensuring that they will return!
Duration: 1/2 day
Child Protection
Dealing with so many children and young people as part of the daily operation of physical activity facilities, means that front-line staff have to be very aware of the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of dealing with children. This element deals with the very practical issues that can confront our staff during the course of their normal duties.
Duration: 1/2 day
Pool Water Testing Certificate
The basics of testing swimming pool water, and understanding what the test results mean, is an integral part of the lifeguards role in many venues. This one day course provides a very practical opportunity to learn this important task.
Duration: 1/2 day
Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
For those facilities that have catering facilities, this 1 day course and qualification is an essential skill for all staff that are required to deal with foodstuffs.
Duration: 1 day