Relief Water Assistant

South Staffordshire Council; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Free staff car parking

Subsidised Leisure Centre Membership

Career Average Pension Scheme

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for a Water Assistant to join the Swim Academy Team at Wombourne Leisure Centre in the UK. Ideal candidates should have a passion for swimming and a desire to support lessons for a diverse age group, from children to adults. No formal qualifications are necessary, providing a unique entry point into the swimming teaching profession with opportunities for career progression and training, including in-house swim teacher courses. Join us in delivering safe and engaging swim lessons in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No formal experience or qualifications required.
• Must be a competent swimmer.
• Willing to hold STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers or NRASTC.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deliver swimming lessons to children and adults.
• Ensure safe and effective lessons under the supervision of a qualified Swim Teacher.

Skills

Communication Skills

Swimming Competency

Education

Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)

Job description

We are looking to recruit for a Water Assistant, to join our Swim Academy Team based at Wombourne Leisure Centre as part of South Staffordshire Swim Academy.

Hours of work will be on an as and when required basis including late afternoon/ evenings and weekends.

You should have a passion for swimming as you will be required to assist and deliver safe, fun and effective lessons to children from 3yrs to adults (where appropriately qualified) following the STA International Learn to Swim programme, under the supervision of a qualified Swim Teacher. You must have good communications skills with an ability to work with children from 3yrs through to adult learners.

Thinking of a career change or looking to get into Swimming Teaching? This post could be an ideal first step for you!

Benefits to you

• Career progression with access to in-house subsidised Swim Teacher Courses and access to Lifeguard courses (not subsidised) to further enhance your skills and training dependant on current qualifications
• Free staff Car Parking
• Subsidised Leisure Centre Membership
• Career Average Pension Scheme

Requirements:

No formal experience or qualifications required

You must be a competent swimmer and be willing to hold STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers or NRASTC (RLSS). In house training will be given for this if you do not currently hold either of these qualifications.

Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) is acceptable for this post.

This post has been identified as one requiring checks for possible criminal background. An enhanced disclosure check will be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service and this, or any other, offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance.

Hours of work will be:

On a relief basis (as & when required)

Closing Date: Friday 29th August

Applicants who meet the essential criteria in the job specification will be shortlisted and contacted to arrange an interview date upon receipt of their application.

We reserve the right to end the application process early and at our discretion, should we receive sufficient applications.

Interviews will take place at Wombourne Leisure Centre.

The Council operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria required for the post.