Swimming Instructor - ABS44301

Aberdeenshire Council; Westhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated swimming instructor to join their learn to swim scheme. This role involves delivering high-quality swimming instruction while ensuring the safety and well-being of participants. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement. Flexibility in working hours is essential, as evenings and weekends may be required. This is a fixed-term position until October 31, 2025, offering an opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about swimming and teaching, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard swimming instruction within the learn to swim scheme.
• Undertake all associated tasks related to the swimming instruction role.

Skills

Swimming Instruction

Child Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Swimming Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Deliver a high standard of swimming instruction within the Council's learn to swim scheme and undertake all associated tasks related to this role.

This role may require flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and the organization.

Working pattern will be confirmed, but candidates must be available to work during the hours of 9am - 5pm.

Fixed Term contract until 31/10/2025.

Informal enquiries to Reece Ironside - 01467 532250

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Requirements

This position involves 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. If the candidate has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. The successful candidate must provide this check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these pre-employment checks.

The role requires at least one reference, which must be from your current or most recent employer.