Volunteer at Atlantis

Experience in all departments and jobs with majority of the role taking on leisure attendant duties. You will learn valuable working skills and be part of the team.   

Volunteering at Atlantis allows you to develop practical skills and competencies valued across the workforce. Our three-tier award system recognises your growth and achievements, helping you gain experience applicable to a variety of roles within the leisure industry. Multiple levels are not compulsory. 

Bronze – Introduction & Engagement 
Take your first steps as a volunteer, exploring different roles such as supporting activities, reception, or leisure areas. Develop foundational skills like communication, teamwork, and customer service. 

Silver – Skills Development 
Build on your experience by taking on more responsibilities. Gain transferable skills in problem-solving, organisation, and professional interaction, and contribute confidently to the team. 

Gold – Leadership & Responsibility 
Apply your skills independently or within a team, take initiative, support others, and demonstrate leadership—preparing you for future roles in the leisure sector and beyond. 

Exposure to specific roles within the centre, Sports coach, Swim teacher, Lifeguard trainer, exercise professional. All which require a certain set of skills that you will learn along the way. 

The Specific Pathway offers a more focused and personalised approach compared to the General Pathway. This pathway is designed to help you develop a particular skill or gain hands-on experience in an area that aligns with your interests and future goals. 

Through the Atlantis Leisure Specific Pathway, you will have the opportunity to gain direct exposure to a role you are interested in pursuing, allowing you to build practical knowledge and confidence in a real-world environment. Whether you are exploring a potential career or developing a personal interest, this pathway provides valuable, targeted experience to support your growth. 

As a volunteer, you will benefit from guided support, opportunities to enhance your skill set, and the chance to contribute meaningfully while learning. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to strengthen their CV, explore career pathways, and gain insight into working within a dynamic and supportive leisure environment. 

Pathway 3 caters for those most likely to be studying a qualification within the field of the Leisure Industry. This pathway contains direct focus on one role or area through an academic placement. 

The tailored pathway is designed for individuals seeking to complete a placement as part of their academic studies at school, college, or university. This pathway offers a personalised timetable, carefully structured to support the specific goals and learning outcomes required for your course. 

At Atlantis Leisure, you will have access to a wide range of departments and facilities, allowing you to gain practical experience in areas such as: 

• Health and wellbeing 

• Sports and fitness, including group exercise classes 

• Gym instruction and exercise support 

• Reception and customer service 

• Swim teaching, coordination, and development 

• Sports coaching, coordination, and development 

• Business administration and finance 

• Facility management 

• Operations and programme management 

This diverse range of opportunities enables you to tailor your placement to your interests and academic requirements, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a professional environment. 

As a volunteer on the Tailored Pathway, you will be supported by experienced staff, develop transferable skills, and build confidence in the workplace. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your CV, meet placement criteria, and gain meaningful insight into the work behind the scenes at Atlantis Community Leisure while continuing your studies.