// What is this about

About the Traineeship

This School Based Traineeship is designed to engage young adults in the aquatic, sport and recreation industry.
Students will train and work across a variety of roles, including pool lifeguarding, swim teaching, sport coaching and customer service roles.
The program is the perfect opportunity for those students who are looking to gain a head start in their careers or expand on their workplace readiness and life skills for post schooling pathways.

// Where is this course held

Program Locations

  • Beerwah Aquatic Centre
  • Buderim Aquatic Centre
  • Coolum Aquatic Centre
  • Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
  • Eumundi Aquatic Centre
  • Palmwoods Aquatic Centre
  • Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre
  • Belmont Oasis
  • Lakelands
  • Windy Hill Fitness Centre
  • BayFitLeisure Centre
  • South Morang
  • Mill Park
  • Club Jubilee One
  • Melton Waves Leisure Centre
  • Sandringham Family Leisure Centre
  • Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre
  • Casula
  • Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre
  • Mosman Swim Centre
  • Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre
  • Newcastle Pools
  • Sans Souci Leisure Centre
  • Mount Annan Leisure Centre
  • Camden War Memorial Pool
  • Bankstown BlueFit Swimming 
  • Oran Park Leisure Centre
  • BlueFit Swimming Prospect
  • Lambton Swimming Pool
  • Mayfield Swimming Centre
  • Wallsend Swimming Centre
  • Beresfield Pool
  • Stockton Swimming Centre
  • Emerald Hills
  • Aquadome (Elizabeth)
  • Salisbury
// Traineeship courses

What’s included in the program?

Our traineeships are designed around the needs of each individual trainee to develop skill sets that are applicable to the aquatic and recreation industry. 

Certificate III Sport, Aquatics and Recreation - SIS30122

Student
Welfare System

Fast paced and exciting
work environments

Assigned
Traineeship Consultant

Fully funded Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, CPR and First Aid courses

Structured
workplace learning

Opportunities to Work Across Multiple and a Variety of different departments

Permanent part time
employment and benefits

// REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this traineeship, we are looking for students that have

Enthusiasm and passion for helping others
in the community

An interest in
sport and swimming

A strong sense of commitment and
organisational skills

Ability to swim
200m in 6 minutes, unassisted

// TRAINEESHIP

On the Job Training

As a LEA Trainee, you will be trained across as many departments as possible

Working Requirements
Regular
weekly shifts

Competency
based completion

LEA Trainee Roles
Core
Pool
Lifeguard

Swim
Teacher

Sport
Coach

Elective Roles
Customer Service /
Receptionist

Cafe
Assistant

Party
Host

//Be part of our LEA family

Student Welfare

As a LEA trainee you will be highly valued as a staff member and become part of the LEA family.

Our welfare program includes:

Traineeship consultant
assigned to each year group

Wellbeing
workshops

Performance
reviews

Graduation
parties

Department
Training plans

Traineeship
awards

Social
nights

Ongoing support
throughout the traineeship

// TRAINEESHIP

Off the Job Training

In order for you to satisfy all elements of the traineeship, you will partake in training programs that will be fully funded.
Certificate III Sport, Aquatics and Recreation - SIS30122
Credit towards the
Senior Secondary Certificate

Pool Lifeguard Course

Online learning + practical sessions

Learn to Swim Course

// our students

What do they
think about us...

Britney F.
Yeppoon Lagoon
I am currently enrolled in Certificate III Sport and Recreation School-Based Traineeship with Leisure Employment Australia and working as a lifeguard. y. By choosing this traineeship, I have been able to gain a Certificate III, Learn-to-Swim qualification and excellent ‘on-the-job’ experience of being a lifeguard. The program has inspired me to further my career into the fitness industry and do something I am passionate about and love all while completing high school.
Dyrell S.
Rockhampton
When I heard about the School Based Traineeship with LEA, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Being able to complete a Cert III in Sport and Recreation and work part time as a lifeguard suited me perfectly. During the traineeship, I have been able to further my knowledge within the Aquatic industry and have learnt the valuable skills to be able to ‘save a life’.I have been fully supported by LEA, School and my co-workers and have made some great new friends along the way.

// Are you ready to pursue a career within the Sports and Recreation Industry?

APPLY FOR A COURSE TODAY!