Council Swimming Teacher

Our Client, A Large Public Sector Organisation based in Ballymoney require a Swimming Teacher to join their team.

Role : Swimming Teacher

Locations : Ballymoney

Hours of work : Thursday evenings 3.30pm - 6pm and adhoc cover

Hourly Rate : £15.00

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:

The postholder will be responsible for organising, teaching, supervising and delivering a comprehensive swimming tuition programme and other water-related activities to schools, groups and members of the public, including school holiday activity programmes eg summer scheme.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organise, teach, supervise and deliver structured swimming lessons and other water-based activities for schools, groups and members of the public, as directed by management, in such a way as to reflect the diverse requirements (e.g. special needs, mixed ability groups) of individuals within groups.
• To develop, in conjunction with the Centre Manager, and deliver a structured quality programme of work/lessons for each group.
• To liaise with parents and school teachers on participant performance and course content, and provide reports as required by management.
• To ensure the safety and suitability of each exercise or activity programme with particular regard to each individual participating.
• To assist with the promotion and publicity of activities and events related to the post.
• To promote a comprehensive range of swim merchandise and advise participants and teachers on specialist swimming equipment (e.g. fins, hand paddles, goggles, swim caps and pool buoys).
• Maintain stock levels of badges and certificates and replenish as required to ensure sufficient stocks are available for distribution at all times.
• To assist with the Leisure Centre's ongoing Leisure Attendant/Lifeguard training as required.
• To assist with the organisation, co-ordination, delivery, instruction and supervision of Summer schemes and other general schemes run by Leisure Services.
• To handle, erect and dismantle relevant equipment, undertake daily equipment inspections, ensure that such equipment is in a safe condition for use, and that it is correctly and safely stored.
• To maintain and provide statistical records and reports as requested by the Centre Manager/Centre Supervisors.
• To assist with the development of teaching and the general leisure programme of the department as required (e.g. courses, Council galas and school galas).
• To be responsible for ensuring the prompt reporting and recording of all accidents and dangerous occurrences.
• Any other duties as may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the purpose of the post.

General

• To comply with the Council's Health and Safety Policy and ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and Council regulations.
• Report immediately to the (Centre Manager/Duty Supervisor) any accidents/dangerous occurrences.
• Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Local Government employees.
• Comply with and actively promote the Council's policies and procedures on all aspects of equal opportunities.
• Comply with all Council policies and procedures.
• To take part in all required Service, Department and Corporate training activities as required.
• To carry out the duties of the post in such a manner as to safeguard and enhance the profile of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council whilst adhering to the principal of high levels of customer care.
• Any other duties which may be reasonably assigned from time to time by the Centre Manager.

Essential Criteria

• A recognised Level 2 Swimming Teachers qualification ie ASA, Swim Ireland or STA Swimming Instructor qualification or equivalent
• A minimum 6 months previous swim teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of health & safety

Interested in this role please forward cv to [email protected] or call 028 25642699

Applicants must be willing to complete an Enhanced Access NI disclosure for this role.