Lead Swim Teacher - Flexible Hours & Growth

South Lanarkshire Council; Lanark; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrollment

Salary Sacrifice AVC

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement up to 10

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working and family friendly

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated Lead Swim Teachers to deliver high quality swimming lessons across South Lanarkshire pools. Applicants must hold a SSTQ or SQA Level 7 qualification and will need PVG Scheme registration before starting work.

Fixed term position until 31 March 2027, various hours from Lanark Lifestyles. Training and induction provided, with a commitment to health and safety guidelines and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold SSTQ or SQA Level 7 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Set up / take down equipment where required.
• Ensure regular, relevant communication and feedback with customers/participants and colleagues in relation to all aspects of the programme. Provide management with relevant performance management information.
• Plan session or block to be coached ensuring it is of the correct level and standard for the group it is to be delivered to and in line with activity goals.
• Prepare for and deliver sessions in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines, Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures including Risk Assessments.
• Deliver a fun, structured and progressive coaching session at the correct level and standard for the group, in-line with the appropriate National Governing Body guidelines.
• Assist the Swim Development management with staff development and the delivery and development of the programme.

Education

SSTQ or SQA Level 7

Job description

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated Lead Swim Teachers to deliver high quality swimming lessons across South Lanarkshire pools. Applicants must hold a SSTQ or SQA Level 7 qualification and will need PVG Scheme registration before starting work.

Fixed term position until 31 March 2027, various hours from Lanark Lifestyles. Training and induction provided, with a commitment to health and safety guidelines and safeguarding requirements.