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Swim Instructor – Castle Point Borough Council, Essex
Client:
Essex County Council
Location:
Job Category:
Education
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
7264f041f831
Job Views:
8
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
Part Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 3rd February 2025
*Please note that this is a part-time role with 4 fixed classes per week equating to 2 hours per week*
Why Castle Point? Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. The council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy.
Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus
The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join us as a Qualified Swim Instructor. This is an exciting opportunity to teach important life skills to our residents.
As a Qualified Swim Instructor, you will work with a dedicated team writing and delivering lesson plans in accordance with the STA Swim Academy framework and in line with the Council’s Swim Academy QMS. You will be responsible for motivating and encouraging swimmers of varying abilities and ages.
Lessons are held Monday and Friday evenings and weekend mornings; therefore, this role would be ideal for someone with a flexible approach to working. We are also able to offer job share.
Accountabilities
* To act in a professional manner and promote Castle Point Borough Council positively in line with its Values and Accountabilities
* To contribute to achieving the Council’s agenda for continuous improvement in service delivery
* To actively promote and market the Council’s swim academy, activity programme, facilities, and services
* To assist the Swim Academy Manager to increase participants and income
* To administer the swim academy lessons utilising the Go Learn software
* To ensure high levels of customer service are maintained, and ensure the wearing of correct uniform and name badges at all times
* To set up and put away equipment for swimming lessons, ensuring all equipment is safe and effective for use
The Experience You Will Bring
* Confident swimmer
* Enthusiastic and outgoing
* STA Level 2 Award and/or Certificate Qualification OR Swim England Level 2 Swimming Qualification (desirable)
* Flexible approach to working patterns
* Experience in teaching a range of abilities from non-swimmer to pre-club development
* Sound knowledge and experience of working to a learn-to-swim framework (STA or Swim England)
* Experience with swimming lesson administration systems (digital and paper-based), including registers, teaching plans, and recording achievements
* Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues in swimming pools
Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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