Vale Of Neath – Academy Swimming Instructor

Celtic Leisure; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Celtic Leisure in Wales is seeking a swimming instructor to deliver lessons in line with the STA teaching plan across all ability levels. You will work with children enrolled in the facility’s swimming programme and provide feedback to parents via Cap2, while maintaining records and supporting the Learn to Swim initiative.

The role requires good literacy and numeracy, a current NPLQ and STA Level qualification (or willingness to obtain), and a commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy demonstrated and ability to undertake training.
• Experience in swimming instruction and customer interaction.
• Awareness of health & safety and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Cap2 administration and record-keeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of swimming lessons to all ability groups per STA plan.
• Instruct children attending the facility’s programme.
• Provide feedback to parents on lesson performance via Cap2.
• Maintain attendance and progress records in Cap2.
• Assist in supervising academy if NPLQ qualified.
• Ensure equipment is used properly and stored away.
• Promote positive public relations and handle customer queries.
• Maintain high personal appearance and professional image.
• Undertake regular training to keep knowledge up to date.
• Support promotion and marketing of the swimming plan.
• Complete first aid and related documentation as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Planning & organisation

Cap2 administration

Public relations

Education

STA/ASA Level 1 / 2 Qualification

NPLQ Qualification

First Aid Qualification

Disabled Swimming Instructors

Tools

Cap2

Job description

To provide swimming instruction in stages as per STA teaching plan for swimming.

Summary of Main Responsibilities

• To deliver a range of swimming lessons to all ability groups in line with the company’s swimming development plan
• To instruct children in swimming who attend the facility as part of the company’s swimming programme.
• To give information and feedback to parents when required on the child’s / adults swimming lesson performance via Cap2
• To carry out administrative tasks linked the learn to swim programme via Cap2
• To records information and maintain records on attendance, performance, and progress of swimmers via Cap2
• If NPLQ qualified, to assist in the supervision of the academy.
• To ensure that all equipment is properly used and put away neatly following its use.
• To promote good public relations by effectively dealing with customer queries and complaints.
• To demonstrate a positive public image by maintaining a high standard of personal appearance.
• To undertake regular training as required to ensure knowledge and skills are kept updated.
• To assist in the promotion and marketing of the Swimming Plan as required.
• To undertake appropriate training to continually update skills and knowledge as appropriate
• To administer first aid as required and complete relevant documentation and undertake first aid training as required (where appropriate)
• To carry out any administrative duties relating to the post as required by the management.
• Understanding safeguarding relevant to role.

General

• To undertake such other duties which may be reasonably expected of the post-holder, commensurate with the salary grade of the post and which are within their capabilities.

This post requires an enhanced DBS check.

Required Qualifications

Essential/Desirable Evaluation Method

Good literacy and numeracy skills, which demonstrates an ability to undertake further training Essential Application form/Interview

NPLQ Qualification Desirable Application form

STA/ASA Level 1 / 2 Qualification Essential Application form

First Aid Qualification Desirable Application form

Disabled Swimming Instructors Desirable Application form

Required Experience

Essential/Desirable Evaluation Method

Experience of dealing with customers face to face and over the telephone Essential Application Form /Interview

Experience of administration duties Essential Application Form /Interview

Awareness of Health & Safety at work Essential Application Form /Interview

Experience of swimming instruction Desirable Application Form /Interview

Work experience in the leisure industry Desirable Application Form /Interview

Required Skills

Essential/Desirable Evaluation Method

Ability to organise and delegate duties to others, but also to work as part of a team and support other team members Essential Application form/Interview

Excellent communication skills demonstrating a friendly approach and confidence when dealing with customers and colleagues Essential Application form/Interview

Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating and ability to be diplomatic, tactful and firm in dealing with members of the public. Essential Application form/Interview

Ability to work under pressure and to maintain a professional image Essential Application form/Interview

Knowledge of manual handling procedures Desirable Application form/Interview

Knowledge of COSHH requirements Desirable Application form/Interview

Experience of administration record keeping Desirable Application form/Interview

Other Requirements

Essential/Desirable Evaluation Method

Ability to work flexibly and to attend work including evenings and weekends Essential Interview

Demonstrate awareness of equality issues in the workplace Essential Application form/Interview

ASYLUM & IMMIGRATION ACT 1996

National Insurance No

Are you eligible to live and work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996?

Do you need a work permit?

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, you must provide information about any criminal record. This includes convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings. Our power to require this lies in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 which removes the normal operation of the Act in relation to specific occupations. In the event of being employed in connection with this application, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

If you have no convictions please write NONE (Required)

If you do have any previous or outstanding convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, you will only be asked to supply details of the type of offence, date, sentence, fine etc if you are invited for interview.

DISCIPLINARY / GRIEVANCES

Have you been the subject of any Disciplinary/Grievance procedures in the last two years or do you have any issues pending? (Required)

Yes

No

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING

• We are an equal opportunities employer. The aim of our policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, domestic circumstances, social and employment status, HIV status, gender reassignment, or political affiliation.
• Our selection criteria and procedures are frequently reviewed to ensure that all individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relative merits and abilities.
• All employees are given equal opportunity and are encouraged to progress within the organisation.
• The information on this form will be treated in confidence and will not be used as part of the selection process. Part A of this form will be separated from your application form on receipt and will not be seen by the recruitment manager.
• We are committed to an ongoing programme of action to make this policy fully effective.

DECLARATION

We declare that all the information I have given on this application form is true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. Please note that if you give untrue or inaccurate information any employment contract may be invalidated and the employee subject to disciplinary action or dismissal.