1:1 Disability Swimming Support Volunteer

Aneurin Leisure; Abertillery; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community leisure provider in Abertillery seeks a Disability Swimming Volunteer to provide personal support for disabled swimmers, ensuring they feel safe and confident in the water. Responsibilities include assisting with swimming techniques and communicating positively with swimmers. The ideal volunteer should possess patience, empathy, and good communication skills, with a commitment to learning. This is a valuable opportunity to help individuals enjoy physical activity while enhancing their swimming skills.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working in a swimming pool environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Thorough pre-employment screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to a swimmer with a disability.
• Assist with water confidence and basic swimming techniques.
• Work closely with instructors to ensure safety.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Job description

A community leisure provider in Abertillery seeks a Disability Swimming Volunteer to provide personal support for disabled swimmers, ensuring they feel safe and confident in the water. Responsibilities include assisting with swimming techniques and communicating positively with swimmers. The ideal volunteer should possess patience, empathy, and good communication skills, with a commitment to learning. This is a valuable opportunity to help individuals enjoy physical activity while enhancing their swimming skills.