School Swimming Coach

Our client Causeway Coast and Glens are currently seeking a Schools Swim Coach based at Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre in Ballymoney

Role : School Swimming Coach

Locations : Ballymoney

Hours of work : 30hrs per week 9am - 3pm Monday - Friday

Hourly Rate : £13.69 per hr

Immediate start temporary ongoing

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 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.

Full job description available on request

Essential Criteria

• A recognised Level 2 Swimming Teachers qualification
• A minimum of 6 months previous swim teaching experience

This role requires an immediate start, applicants will need to complete an Enhanced Access NI Clearance for this role.

If you are interested and meet all Essential Criteria please apply via the link, or contact Ashleigh @ Staffline 028 2542699