// PATHWAYS

Our student success stories

A pathway traineeship is a full-time traineeship designed to combine employment and training with an intended pathway in BlueFit. This traineeship is typically offered to those who have completed the School Based Traineeship and have been identified within their teams as dedicated individuals who will be successful in their career pathways in the Aquatic and Recreation Industry.

This particular traineeship program was first launched in 2018. Here are students who have completed the program.

Grace Burns
Grace Burns
Certificate IV Sport and Recreation
Grace completed her School Based Traineeship in 2017, completing a Certificate II Sport and Recreation. Grace was a little unsure of what she wanted to do when she finished school, but she knew she enjoyed working within this industry. She started her Full time traineeship in 2018 with a focus on Pool operations and centre management through the Certificate IV Sport and Recreation. Within 6 months Grace was training and working as a Duty manager and was the youngest duty manager in the company. Fast forward to 2020 and Grace was just promoted to Assistant Facility Manager of Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre - BlueFit’s largest and busiest centre. We are in awe of Grace’s passion and dedication and watching her career progress has truly been amazing. Well done Grace and best of luck with this new and exciting challenge!
Jamie Malik
Jamie Malik
Certificate IV Sport Development
Jamie completed his School Based Traineeship in 2017, completing a Certificate II Sport and Recreation. After his SBAT, we worked together to come up with the best qualification and program to target his passion in coaching - Certificate IV Sport Development. Jamie began Full time employment and within a matter of months, we saw the true potential in Jamie and his passion for helping others. He has now successfully finished his traineeship and is working within an Assistant Programs Manager role. Covid-19 may have impacted life, but that isn’t stopping Jamie! He is still devoting his time to developing and refining the sport programs and you will definitely be seeing him on videos through the BFit@Home site. We are so proud of how far he has come and we can’t wait to see what he will achieve in the future.
Elena Costas
Elena Costas
Certificate lll Aquatics Community Recreation
Elena is in her second year of completing the Certificate II Sport and Recreation. She aims to draw upon the skills that she has learned in this traineeship to help her in creating a pathway in the sports industry. Elena's favourite thing about the traineeship program is gaining real-life work experience that will help her in the future. She enjoys being able to make new friendships and connections with her co-workers. Elena has worked in roles such as lifeguarding, reception, cafe and sports coaching. She is always willing to help those around her and apply core skills and training to her work.
Aaron Pratley
Aaron Pratley
Certificate lll Aquatics Community Recreation
Freya is studying her Certificate lll Aquatics Community Recreation, she is in her first year of the LEA traineeship program. Her career aspiration is to become an occupational Therapist. Her favourite thing about the traineeship is being able to meet new people. Freya is an enthusiastic trainee that is always willing to give it a go both inside and outside the workplace. Currently, Freya has commenced working on the reception desk whereby she never fails to greet customers with a smile!
Freya Rees
Freya Rees
Certificate lll Aquatics Community Recreation
Freya is studying her Certificate lll Aquatics Community Recreation, she is in her first year of the LEA traineeship program. Her career aspiration is to become an occupational Therapist. Her favourite thing about the traineeship is being able to meet new people. Freya is an enthusiastic trainee that is always willing to give it a go both inside and outside the workplace. Currently, Freya has commenced working on the reception desk whereby she never fails to greet customers with a smile!

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