
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.
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.