SLLC 5779 - Lead Swim Teacher (Hamilton)

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Local government pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is seeking Lead Swim Teachers for Hamilton venues to deliver high quality lessons across ages and abilities. The role requires SSTQ or SQA Level 7 and PVG clearance, with induction before starting.

You will plan, deliver and review sessions, ensuring safety and progression while maintaining a positive learning environment. Fixed term to 31 March 2027 with flexible hours.

Qualifikationen

• Applicants must hold a Scottish Swim Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) or SQA Level 7 qualification.
• Successful candidates will need PVG scheme registration and complete induction before starting paid work.

Aufgaben

• Set up / take down equipment as required.
• Provide regular, relevant communication with customers/participants and colleagues; supply management with performance data.
• Plan each session or block to match group level and activity goals.
• Prepare for and deliver sessions following Health and Safety guidelines and risk assessments.
• Deliver fun, structured coaching conforming to National Governing Body guidelines.
• Assist Swim Development management with staff development and programme delivery.

Ausbildung

SSTQ or SQA Level 7

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

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.

Location and Hours

Hamilton Water Palace, Almada Street, Hamilton

Various hours – Monday to Friday 3pm to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 1pm

Salary and Contract

£17.12 - £17.33 per hour

Fixed term until 31 March 2027

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Scottish Swim Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) or SQA Level 7 qualification.

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.

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.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. 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.

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

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

Benefits

• 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)