Wellbeing Centres Swimming Instructor

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Lampeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Generous pension

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council in Lampeter is seeking a motivated Swimming Instructor to support the Learn to Swim programme at Lampeter Swimming Pool. You will help deliver sessions, uphold Swim Wales standards, and assist parents with queries in a bilingual environment where Welsh language ability is desirable.

Evening work is required; the council emphasises staff development and offers a generous pension scheme and annual leave. DBS checks are part of safeguarding and recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in serving customers or families within a service setting.
• Desirable ability to use Welsh language in a customer-facing role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to support learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Learn to Swim programme as part of the teaching team.
• Ensure delivery meets Swim Wales standards and criteria.
• Handle customer and parent questions about the swimming programme.

Skills

Customer service

Welsh language

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, friendly individual to work as part of a team that provides a great experience to everyone that visits our leisure facilities.

As aSwimming Instructor, based atLampeter Swimming Pool you’ll support on the delivery of our learn to swimprogrammeswhich is the foundation of our aquatic delivery for the citizens of Ceredigion.

We are seeking an individual who thrives on getting the best out of others by helping them to learn new skills.

As a council we are embarking on an exciting journey which will seea number ofour LeisureCentresbecome WellbeingCentresand these roles provide an excellent opportunity to be part of that journey as we contribute to the promotion of positive health and wellbeing of our citizens.

As a Swimming Instructor you will assist the Swimming Co-Ordinator in the provision of an efficient and effective service and on a day-to-day basis will:

• Be responsible for delivering our Learn 2 Swim programme;
• Ensure our delivery meets the standards and criteria set by Swim Wales;
• Handle customers and parents with questions and queries regarding the swimming programme.

We are committed to providing a bilingual service to ourcustomersso a degree of fluency in the Welsh language is desirable for this post.

Due to our openinghoursyou will be required to work evenings.

We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme.

More information about ourwide-rangeof employee benefitscan be foundhere.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For an informal discussion regarding the role contact Rhidian Harries email: [e-mail]

Please note:

The advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roleswithin our organisation requireaDisclosureandBarringService (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.

Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role.

Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment whereallindividualsare treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel freetocontactusfor clarification.Your privacyanddignityareofour utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.