Dive Coach (Casual) - DEE06152

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local leisure organization in Dundee is seeking a casual Dive Coach to deliver Learn to Dive skills. Candidates should possess a Scottish Swimming Coaching Qualification and be willing to gain further qualifications. Responsibilities include assisting in teaching and planning activity sessions. The role requires flexibility in working hours and adherence to health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Scottish Swimming Coaching Qualification (Diving) or equivalent.
• A UKCC Level 1 Diving qualification & willing to work towards a SSCQ Diving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering the full range of teaching functions and customer service requirements.
• Plan structured activity/sports sessions and work within a team.

Job description

Overview

Leisure & Culture Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC042421. It was established by Dundee City Council in July 2011 to deliver leisure, sports, library, information and cultural services for the city. Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com.

Working as a Dive Coach on a casual basis, you may be required to work across Active Dundee sites, but Olympia will be your base. Candidates will operate a full range of Learn to Dive skills which may include dry side skills. When work is available you will be contacted. There is no obligation for Leisure & Culture Dundee to offer you work, nor are you obliged to accept work. The rate of pay is £14.49.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Lesley Hendry on 01382 432348 or email [e-mail].

Requirements

• Scottish Swimming Coaching Qualification (Diving) or equivalent.
• A UKCC Level 1 Diving qualification & willing to work towards a SSCQ Diving (12 months to complete).

Responsibilities

• To assist the Aquatics Development Manager and Aquatic Lessons Coordinator with delivering the full range of teaching functions and customer service requirements relating to Leisure and Culture Dundee's involvement in schools and the City-wide aquatics programmes.

The Individual

• You will have experience of planning structured activity/sports sessions, as well as excellent communication skills to work within a team and have the ability to organise sessions and time effectively.
• You will be approachable, reliable, and have the ability to motivate others.
• You will be required to follow Health & Safety guidelines, Safe Systems of Work and complete Daily registers for participants along with continual assessments. You must be willing to develop your coaching skills whilst working with all ages & abilities. The ability to work flexible hours at citywide centres and a willingness to undertake training opportunities for purposes of both personal and service development are essential for this post.
• This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior work being offered by Leisure & Culture Dundee.