Swimming Teacher (Tryst Leisure Centre) (25.50 hours) - REQ04776 - 441333

North Lanarkshire Council; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a qualified Swim Teacher to oversee swimming lessons across their pools. The ideal candidate will possess a Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification and have experience in a leisure facility. Responsibilities include ensuring lesson safety and developing suitable lessons for various skill levels. The role offers flexibility and benefits such as 27 days annual leave.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess a Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Level 1 or equivalent.
• Experience in the leisure industry and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe operation of the swimming lesson programme.
• Teach and develop lessons meeting the needs of participants.

Skills

Communication

Customer care

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Level 1

Job description

Overview

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Are you a qualified Swim Teacher looking for a new opportunity? As part of the Aquatics team, working across North Lanarkshire’s Swimming Pools, you will ensure the safe and effective operation of the swimming lesson programme, teach, and develop appropriate lessons for groups and individuals to meet the needs of each level within the Scottish Swimming’s Learn to Swim Framework.

With experience of working in a leisure facility/environment, you must possess the following minimum qualification: Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Level 1 Teachers qualification in swimming or equivalent. In addition, you must also have an understanding as well as experience of the health and safety requirements within the leisure industry. Equally important is your team player attitude as is your ability to work on your own initiative. Possession of excellent communication and customer care skills, as well as the ability to comply with the flexible hours associated with the programme are also essential.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.

Work Location: Tryst Leisure Centre, Cumbernauld

Work Pattern:

Monday – 3.15pm to 7pm

Tuesday – 9.15am to 11.45am & 3.30pm to 7.30pm

Wednesday – 9.15am to 11.45am & 3.15pm to 7.15pm

Thursday – 9.15am to 11.45am & 3.30pm to 6.30pm

Friday – 3.15pm to 6.15pm

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and effective operation of the swimming lesson programme across North Lanarkshire pools.
• Teach and develop appropriate lessons for groups and individuals to meet the needs of each level within the Learn to Swim Framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Level 1 Teachers qualification in swimming or equivalent.
• Understanding and experience of health and safety requirements within the leisure industry.
• Strong communication and customer care skills; ability to work with flexibility of hours.

Other requirements

• PVG Scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and satisfactory check prior to starting.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

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We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.