Casual Swimming Instructors (FSLT00640) - FSLT00640

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading sports organization as a Swimming Instructor, delivering engaging lessons to swimmers of all ages and abilities. This casual position offers flexible hours across various locations in Fife, emphasizing professional development and child safety. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics and a passion for swimming education.

Qualifications

• Commitment to qualify to UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics within an agreed timescale.
• Experience working with swimmers of all abilities from complete beginners to stroke development level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons to children and adults in line with the Scottish Swimming Learn to Swim programme.
• Utilise assessment methods to track progress and adjust lessons as needed.
• Promote the FSLT Learn to Swim programme and ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Minimum Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics

First Aid Qualification

Child Protection Training

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: Casual

(Casual = The services provided to Fife Sports and Leisure Trust are on an "ad hoc" basis, hours as and when required)

Interview date: TBC

Salary: Level 1: FC5 £14.43 per hour - Level 2: FC6 £15.72 per hour

Locations throughout Fife in the following Clusters:

East: Cupar, Leven, St Andrews

West: Dunfermline

Central: Cowdenbeath, Glenrothes and Bowhill

Coastal: Kirkcaldy and Burntisland

To assist/lead and deliver learn to swim sessions to the agreed standard as outlined by Scottish Swimming (SASA, the sports governing body) and the National Framework for Swimming. Where appropriate, adapt lessons in response to business, individual and groups needs.

Requirements

Minimum Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics with a commitment to qualify to UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics / ASA , Full Teacher of Swimming or equivalent within an agreed timescale.

* Applications will be accepted from candidates who have undertaken the new SSTQ (Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification)

First Aid Qualification

Child Protection Training

*Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Responsibilities

Deliver fun and innovate swimming lessons to children and adults of all abilities, in line with the Scottish Swimming (SASA) Learn to Swim programme

Utilise continuous assessment methods to observe, analyse and record progress of swimmers through the Learn to Swim Programme, in line with the LTAD (Long term athlete development) Swimmer Pathway

Promote the Fife Sports and Leisure Trust (FSLT) Learn to Swim programme and provide information of alternative products and services

Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and appropriate additional training in accordance with FSLT employee development scheme

Operate in accordance with FSLT guidelines, policies and procedures

Observe operational and health and safety procedures to ensure appropriate management of vulnerable groups

The Individual

Delivery of swimming lessons to children and adults

Scottish Swimming Learn to Swim Programme or equivalent

Working with swimmers of all abilities from complete beginners to stroke development level

Liaising with parents of swimmers

Ability to group swimmers according to ability

Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers (children and adults), parents and team members

Demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety when delivering swimming lessons

The ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, to inspire confidence and motivate participants

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic and innovative

Outgoing and confident

Ability to listen and adapt and react quickly and positively

Punctual

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team