Swimming Instructor
Directorate: Active and Healthy Communities
Department: Leisure
Location: Initially Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing & Leisure Complex, however, may be required to work in any location throughout the borough.
Reports to: Aquatics Officer
Salary Scale: Scale 5 SCP 13-18
Car User Status: Casual
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST
To deliver a high quality service in relation to swimming programmes provided at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing & Leisure Complex.
(Swim Instructors are responsible for designing, developing, and delivering the swim programme.)
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to the organisation and development of all centre based swimming programmes. (Swim Instructors arrange, organise and setup structure swim programme.)
Contribute to the organisation and development of an effective schools swim programme in conjunction with other coaching staff conforming to the common core curriculum. (Swim Instructors arrange, organise and setup structure schools swim programme.)
Responsible for teaching, coaching and supervising the wide range of swimming sessions which Leisure Ards promotes, which will include infants, adults and other special groups.
To maintain high standards of customer care at all times. Responsible for maintaining high standards of customer care at all times.
Assist with the organisation of club swimming galas and other events.
Responsible for liaising with school and teaching staff on issues related to schools common core curriculum.
Undertake administration duties associated with the post. Responsible for day-to-day administration duties in the organisation of lessons, schools galas, schools special events, including supplying written reports to the Aquatics Officer.
Respond to change in trends and practices within the industry.
Responsible for the maintenance of any applicable quality awards to ensure that industry best practice systems are in place, maintained and current.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Councils policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Health and Safety guidelines within their section. To comply with and promote equality, health and safety in accordance with Council Policies and legal requirement.
To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post.
Swim Instructors are responsible for the organisation of all lessons, including special groups. Pursuing requests for swimming lessons and up-dating progress of each swimming class on a daily basis including lesson plan preparation.
Working Hours
N.B. There are currently three vacancies available working a total of 10, 12 or 19 hours and candidates must be prepared to work daytime, evenings, weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and public holidays. Days and hours may be subject to change.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The person specification provides information on the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required to carry out the duties of the post.
The essential criteria will be used for shortlisting and as part of the selection process.
Qualifications
Essential:
Hold a recognised Level 2 swimming qualification from a teaching body (IASA, ASA, STA) or equivalent, which entitles the individual to coach independently.
Hold a current recognised Lifesaving qualification e.g. National Pool Lifeguard or equivalent.
Desirable:
Hold a recognised academic qualification associated with the leisure industry.
Recognised sports specific coaching qualification.
Hold a recognised First Aid qualification.
Hold a customer care or Welcome Host certificate.
Experience
Essential:
Minimum 1 years teaching experience of a professional nature i.e. teaching schools, clubs and private lessons.
Desirable:
Previous experience in the leisure industry.
Other Requirements
Must be prepared to work days, evenings, weekends (Sat & Sun) and public holidays.
Must consent to a pre-employment Enhanced Access NI with Childrens Barred List Check.
Due to safeguarding requirements associated with this role all applicants must be over 18 years of age.
The selection panel reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria to facilitate the process when necessary.
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