SLLC 5783 - Lead Swim Teacher (Larkhall)

South Lanarkshire Council; Larkhall; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension scheme

AVC salary sacrifice

Annual leave 33 days

Resumo da oferta

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is recruiting Lead Swim Teachers for Larkhall Leisure Centre. Roles involve delivering quality swimming lessons across ages and abilities, adhering to H&S procedures and safeguarding requirements. PVG checks and SSTQ/SQA Level 7 qualifications are mandatory. Induction will precede any paid work.

Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 with shifts across Mon-Fri, evenings, weekends; training and development opportunities available.

Qualificações

• SSTQ or SQA Level 7 qualification
• PVG Scheme registration and induction before paid work

Responsabilidades

• Set up / take down equipment as required
• Provide regular communication and feedback with customers/participants and colleagues
• Plan sessions to match group level and activity goals
• Prepare for and deliver sessions following Health & Safety guidelines and risk assessments
• Deliver structured, progressive coaching sessions in line with governing body guidelines
• Assist Swim Development management with staff development and programme delivery

Formação académica

SSTQ or SQA Level 7

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Larkhall Leisure Centre, Broomhill Road, Larkhall

Hours

Various hours

Work Pattern

Various shifts between Monday - Friday, 3pm - 7pm Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 1pm

Hourly Rate

£17.12 - £17.33 per hour

Duration

Fixed term until 31 March 2027

Job Profile

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.

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.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Any candidate canvassing elected members or employees, either directly or indirectly, in relation to recruitment, will immediately be disqualified.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.(slightly different in standard pull though??)

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)