Job Description
Multiple posts available. Various hours. Successful candidates will be given a full year-round contract. Posts are fixed term for 1 year initially.
This is an incredible opportunity for the enthusiastic individuals to start a career in the leisure industry. Gain industry leading qualifications and experience with our team at our world-class facilities in Stirlingshire.
After completing the required qualifications you will primarily provide a quality swimming instructional programme for pre-school, school-aged children and adults. You will learn to plan lessons, so that individuals needs can be met, and to enhance their experience and make best progress with each child/adult in the programme.
At Active Stirling we have a team-first approach so you will also earn your lifeguarding qualification and some coaching qualifications so you can support operations across The PEAK and gain invaluable experience in multiple environments.
This opportunity is open to candidates that already hold their SSTQ qualification and those that need to gain their qualification.
Requirements
No previous training or qualification is required. We will put the right candidates through the required accredited training courses with a training agreement in place.
You must be a competent and confident swimmer to complete the required training courses. Candidates must be able to swim 25 metres (learners who cannot swim 25 metres must be capable of wading, and effecting a rescue, in a pool with a depth no greater than chest height) and be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool.
Successful candidates who do not currently hold a valid SSTQ must be available to attend training on ALL of the following dates at The PEAK:
• 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 26th & 27th – April 2025
• 3rd & 4th - May 2025
You must be able to attend an interview on either 26th February or 28th February 2025.
Responsibilities
• To plan and prepare quality swimming sessions including lesson planning and evaluation.
• To support the delivery of membership activities and Holiday Club at The PEAK.
• Create a great experience for customers and your team members.
The Individual
At Active Stirling we are driven by the desire to improve people’s lives through getting more people, more active, more often. We expect our team to live and breathe our brand values: people centred, ambitious, respect, team spirit and integrity to help our customers and colleagues. This means you’ll be a true team player with a positive attitude joining a team of focused and passionate people where you’ll put people at the heart of what you do making sure a consistent quality service is delivered. As such, you will aim to develop your skills and the service of your business area. You’ll get to work at a great place with excellent learning and development opportunities. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, generous holidays, and free use of our leisure facilities plus free car parking.