Work Experience

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.

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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.

Start your application