Swimming Teacher - Level 2

Summary

Posted: 16 Sep 2024

Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment

Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are looking for Level 2 qualified applicants to join us on a part-time basis, to help us ensure that lessons are available for learners of all ages and abilities across our community.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

Pay: starting at £13.27 per hour; rising to £13.58 after completion of successful probationary period and £13.95 after one year continuous service 

Hours: We currently have a number of shifts we are looking to fill at both locations, as listed below. 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.

Current Shifts Available: 

Mondays
16:00-20:15 (4.25 hours) - Active Living Centre
Tuesdays
16:00-19:45 (3.75 hours) - Pool & Tennis Centre
Thursdays
16:30-19:15 (2.75 hours) - Active Living Centre
Fridays
16:00-19:45 (3.75 hours) - Active Living Centre
16:00-19:45 (3.75 hours) - Pool & Tennis Centre
Saturdays
08:00-11:45 (3.75 hours) - Active Living Centre 
09:00-13:15 (4.25 hours) - Pool & Tennis Centre
11:30-15:15 (3.75 hours) - Active Living Centre 
Sundays
08:00-11:15 (3.25 hours) - Active Living Centre
11:00-14:15 (3.25 hours) - Active Living Centre 

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Essential

•  ASA/STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification​​​​​​​ (or those currently on course to complete) 
• Relevant coaching experience
• Practical knowledge of the Learn to Swim Wales programme 
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection policies in a swimming pool environment 
• Experience in organising, planning and delivering structured swimming sessions, whilst 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 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

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

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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) by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01633 656 757.