Work experience at Oldham Active

We offer work experience placements to school and college students. You’ll learn about different roles and develop skills you can use in your career.

  • Length: 1 to 2 weeks
  • Who can apply: Current school and college students
  • When: Term time and holidays

Applicants must be interested in a career in Leisure.

Start your application

Choose from 5 locations across Oldham:

  • Chadderton Wellbeing Centre
  • Failsworth Sports Centre
  • Oldham Leisure Centre
  • Royton Leisure Centre
  • Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre

You’ll get hands-on experience in these areas:

  • Customer service – helping visitors and handling enquiries
  • Lifeguarding – pool safety and rescue techniques
  • Maintenance – keeping facilities safe and clean
  • Office work – supporting HR, training, finance or IT teams
  • Sports coaching – leading activities and helping customers

Skills you'll develop

A placement with Oldham Active will help you build:

  • Communication skills (speaking, writing, listening)
  • Customer service experience
  • Digital and IT skills
  • Health and safety knowledge, including first aid
  • Organisation and planning abilities
  • Teamwork and time management 

How to apply

Fill in our application form and we’ll contact you to discuss your placement.