Disability Swimming 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

Job Title: Disability Swimming Volunteer

Location: Abertillery Sports Centre

Time Commitment: 1 hour per week (Thursday)

Reports To: Aquatic Development Officer / Community Sports Development Officer

Duration: Ongoing

Role Purpose

To provide 1-2-1 support for disabled swimmers during swimming sessions at Abertillery Sports Centre, helping them feel safe, supported, and confident in the water. Volunteers play a vital role in enabling swimmers to enjoy physical activity, improve their skills, and participate fully.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, 1‑2‑1 support to a swimmer with a disability in the pool (under supervision of a Level 2 Swimming Instructor).
• Assist with water confidence, mobility, and basic swimming techniques.
• Communicate clearly and positively with the swimmer to build trust and encourage participation.
• Work closely with instructors and lifeguards to ensure the swimmer’s safety at all times.
• Adapt support to suit the swimmer’s individual needs and ability level.
• Help with poolside transitions (getting in / out of the water) as required and appropriate.
• Encourage independence and enjoyment in the water.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding practices.

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a swimming pool environment.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Thorough pre‑employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.