Swimming Co-ordinator

Aberdeenshire Council; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join their team in Peterhead. This part-time role involves contributing to Scotland's largest Learn to Swim programme, where you will utilise your strong administrative skills to manage operations effectively. You will be responsible for monitoring the programme's performance and ensuring that all classes are adequately staffed. With flexible working options available, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Highly organised with a proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the Learn to Swim programme.
• Organise swimming instructors and ensure class coverage.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Job description

Location: Peterhead Community CentreBalmoor Terrace, AB42 1EP

Salary: £19,523 - £20,037 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 24 hours per week

Job Description

Are you highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic? We’re recruiting someone with these attributes to join our team and contribute to the organisation of Scotland’s largest Learn to Swim programme. The successful candidate will be based in Peterhead.

The successful postholder will have strong administrative skills, be highly organised with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work on their own initiative.

The swimming coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the operation of the LTS programme, ensuring income and expenditure levels are maintained against agreed targets. The successful candidate will also be responsible for organising swimming instructors to ensure all classes are covered and maintain continuous delivery.

This post can have a degree of flexible working, however, there remains a requirement to be onsite during lesson delivery.

Interviews will be held in Peterhead on Thursday 29th May 2025.

Informal enquiries to: Gary Paterson - 07808 367531

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

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