UKSPF funding boosts leisure careers across North East Derbyshire
People gained qualifications for roles like leisure attendant, gymnastics instructor, swimming teacher and NPLQ trainer assessor.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funding has boosted recruitment in leisure services at North East Derbyshire District Council.
£20,000 of funding went into training for staff and residents since July 2025.
People gained qualifications for roles like leisure attendant, gymnastics instructor, swimming teacher and NPLQ trainer assessor.
The funding has created a steady pipeline of new instructors and lifeguards.
This means more local classes and swimming sessions can run with qualified staff.
Residents have more access to fitness and swimming lessons, and those who qualified now have secure jobs in health and wellbeing.
Additionally, the scheme helped fill posts that were hard to recruit for.
It removed financial barriers to training, making it easier for people to start a new career in leisure.
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