Swimming Teacher - Level 1

Summary

Posted: 14 May 2024

Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment

Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are looking for Level 1 qualified applicants to join us, helping ensure that lessons are available for learners of all ages and abilities across our community. This job may close early if suitable candidates are found.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

Pay: Real Living Wage (currently £12.00 per hour)  

Hours: We currently have a number of shifts we are looking to fill at both locations. There will also be the opportunity to cover other shifts during times of absence. 

Benefits: Free Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme, café discount, uniform provided, free on-site parking, company sick pay, cycle to work scheme and wellbeing programmes. We will also support those who wish to progress to their Level 2 qualification. 

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Essential

•  ASA/STA Level 1 Assistant Swimming Teaching qualification​​​​​​​ 
• Practical knowledge of the Learn to Swim Wales programme 
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection policies in a swimming pool environment 
• Experience in assisting with the organisation, planning, and delivery of  structured swimming sessions; adapting to varying needs, abilities, and ages 

Beneficial 

• STA/RLSS Lifesaving Teacher qualification
• Relevant adult and child teaching qualification
• Experience working with people with a disability in sport
• Ability to communicate in Welsh 

Role Requirements

Our swimming teachers (both level 1 and level 2) are pivotal members of the team, delivering and maintaining effective and high-quality swimming lessons for children, young people, and adults, as part of our Integrated Swimming Programme, which is run at both the Regional Pool & Tennis Centre (located in Newport International Sports Village) and the Active Living Centre (located in Newport High School).

Main duties include:

• Teaching swim lessons following the new Learn to Swim Wales teaching framework, as part of the City's Integrated Swimming Programme
• Prepare, implement, and evaluate schemes of work in order to ensure continual development of all swim learners
• Maintain accurate records of all participants, including attendance, attainment, and progress
• Promote swimming and help provide links to relevant aquatic clubs to children and parents who attend the weekly Learn to Swim programme
• Safe preparation of facilities and equipment as required by the Learn to Swim programme, and for checking set-up of facilities and equipment undertaken by Recreation Assistants
• Ensuring safe compliance with all statutory legal requirements, and in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Child Protection Act
• Willingness to assist in organising and delivering swimming galas and events
• Undertake training as/when required as part of the Swimming Development continual development programme
• Attend swim teachers' forums/meetings as and when requested

Additional Requirements

The ability to converse / communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English) is beneficial but not essential.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This job may close early if suitable candidates are found.

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Job Contact

If you would like more information on the role, or about life in the swimming team at Newport Live, please contact Owain Baulch (Aquatics Coordinator) at [email protected] or 01633 656 757