SLLC 3177 - Lead Swim Teacher - 450656

South Lanarkshire Council; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council organization is looking for enthusiastic Lead Swim Teachers for its award-winning swimming program in South Lanarkshire. The role involves delivering high-quality swimming lessons to diverse age groups and abilities. Successful candidates must have appropriate qualifications and will be expected to engage in staff development as part of a supportive team. The position offers flexible hours and various benefits.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Employee discounts

Flexible working and leave policies

Qualifications

• Must have a Scottish Swim Teacher Qualification or SQA Level 7 certification.
• Experience teaching a variety of swimming abilities and age groups is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and take down equipment as required.
• Deliver structured and progressive coaching sessions for various age groups.
• Communicate effectively with customers and gather performance feedback.

Skills

Teaching swimming

Communication

Health and Safety

Education

Scottish Swim Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) or SQA Level 7

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”

Location: Various locations in South Lanarkshire which include:

Central Area - Eastfield Lifestyles Rutherglen, Hamilton Water Palace, Blantyre Leisure Centre

East Area - Dollan Aqua Centre and Strathaven Leisure Centre

West Area - Larkhall Leisure Centre, Carluke Leisure Centre, Lanark Lifestyles, Coalburn Leisure Complex

Number of posts: 10

Hours: As and when required

Salary Band: £16.54 - £16.74 per hour

Duration: Casual

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South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture have an award winning Swimming Development programme which delivers high quality lessons in our nine pools. Due to the continued expansion of our programme which currently delivers lessons to around 10,000 people a week, we are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated Lead Swim Teachers who love teaching swimming to a variety of abilities and age groups through out South Lanarkshire Pools.

All successful candidates should have a Scottish Swim Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) or SQA Level 7 and will be expected to apply for PVG Scheme registration and complete induction before commencing any paid work.

When applying please state your preferred location/s.

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.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Applicants must hold a SSTQ or SQA Level 7 qualification. Please do not apply for the post if you are awaiting your result. Please submit your application when you have achieved your qualification.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Legislative Information - This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.