Casual Swimming Teacher

Job title: Swimming Teacher

Salary: C3 £33,119 - £34,811 (pro rata)

Hours: Casual

Contract: Casual

Location: Wetherby Leisure Centre

Swim Teacher roles available at Wetherby Leisure Centre*.

*Other Active Leeds Leisure centres may have vacancies

Are you a passionate and qualified swimming teacher looking to make a splash in Leeds?

Leeds City Council is seeking a dedicated Swimming Teacher to join the Sport & Active Lifestyles Service!

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering the Leeds learn to swim program and encouraging the development of swimming throughout the city. You'll help participants reach their full potential and contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience for all.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

• Knowledge of teaching swimming with a L2 Swim teacher qualfication (e.g STA STQ/Award/Certificate or equivalent)
• Hold a NRASTC, NPLQ or recognised equivalent
• Passion for Aquatics
• Strong communication skills

About the role

As our next casual swimming teacher you’ll willing to gain further knowledge and be able to inspire and motivate participants in aquatic activities

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• £17.45 per hour
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.

Read our guidance for further advice on completing your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role contact Anna Johnson, Aquatics Development Officer email anna.scott@leeds.gov.uk.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job purpose

• To deliver the Leeds learn to swim programme as directed by the Active Leeds Aquatics Team.
• To encourage the development of swimming throughout the city.
• To give the opportunity for all participants to develop their potential to the highest possible standard.

Responsibilities

• To engage in the coaching and teaching of Swimming to enable participants to reach their full potential.
• To deliver sessions in a professional manner, abiding by the City Council and National Governing Body codes of conduct.
• To contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience for all participants.
• To undertake administrative tasks in connection with programmes of work i.e, Class registers, recording progress and achievements.
• To carry out the above duties in compliance with council policies including Equal opportunities ,Child protection and Health and Safety.
• To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
• To undertake any other duties, as directed by the supervisor, which may be reasonably required of you, commensurate with your grade and level of responsibility

Essential requirements Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.

• STA Swim Teacher Qualification (or equivalent e.g. STA Award/Certificate, SEQ L2)

A good swim teacher needs to be able to:

• communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• adapt to the needs of individuals and different work situations.
• work flexibly as part of a team and also with minimum supervision.
• understand and interpret instructions.
• demonstrate good organisational skills.
• inspire and motivate participants in aquatic activities.
• have knowledge of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety guidelines.
• demonstrate relevant safeguarding knowledge.

Essential behavioural and other characteristics

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council values and behaviours and codes of conduct
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Leeds Ambitions of health and wellbeing, inclusive growth, thriving strong communities, and a resilient sustainable city
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures
• Carry out duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up, to date knowledge and skills
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality and diversity of Leeds City Council
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters

Desirable requirements Candidates are not required to meet all the following desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

• Lifeguarding qualification NRASTC/NPLQ (or recognised equivalent)
• STA Disability Swim Teacher
• STA Baby & Preschool Teacher
• RLSS Rookie Instructor
• RLSS National Lifesaving Academy Instructor
• SE Diving CPD/STA Starts & Turns CPD