Regional Pool & Tennis Centre and Active Living Centre
Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are looking for Level 1 qualified applicants to join us, helping to ensure that lessons are available for learners of all ages and abilities across our community.
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; times and locations are noted 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. We will also support those who wish to progress to their Level 2 qualification.
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
* 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
* 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.
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 owain.baulch@newportlive.co.uk or telephoning 01633 656 757
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