We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic and experienced Swimming Instructors to deliver lessons for our new swimming school programme at George Watson’s College. Instructors will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons over a 3 day period of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, delivering the Scottish Swimming learn to swim framework. There is also opportunity to teach Adult 1-1 lessons in the evenings, this will be paid at a higher rate.
* Core hours will be 3.15pm - 6.30pm = 3.25 hrs per day
* Working days available are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please click the Apply for this job button. Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you would like the role, addressed to Mr Ian McDonald, Centre for Sport Manager.
Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 17 November 2024
Interviews (including a swim test) will be scheduled for week commencing Monday 25th November 2024.
Main Responsibilities:
* To provide enjoyable, motivating and engaging swimming lessons for the new Galleon Swim School programme.
* To provide 2.5 hours of lessons each day, over a 3 day period of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays following the Scottish Swimming learn to swim framework. Lessons will be run over the hours of 3.30pm to 6.30pm.
* To be responsible for delivering the Swim Programme. You will deliver lessons and work with the Swim Coordinator to ensure you are happy with the Framework you are delivering and take part in future CPD sessions and development plans.
* Demonstrate and deliver an attitude of positive customer relations and ensure that a high level of customer service is maintained at all times
For full details of the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description.
Ideal Candidate:
* At least 2 years teaching experience in a swimming environment.
* Passion for swimming and teaching techniques to a high standard
* Demonstrable previous experience of delivering Swimming lessons to SSTQ, UKCC level 2 standard or equivalent
* Be able to demonstrate all four strokes.
* In the water teaching experience without the use of floatation devices
* High professional standards of conduct
* Good understanding of health and safety requirements of a swimming environment
* Excellent and professional interpersonal and written/oral communication skills; communicates in a confident, clear, and concise manner at all times
* Excellent organisational and planning skills, combined with the ability to remain calm under pressure and deal flexibly with changing priorities
* Personal qualities include tact, diplomacy, and a friendly, helpful and professional manner
* Good understanding of what it means to provide excellent customer service
Package Description:
Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
Contract Type: Permanent, part time, maximum of 10 hours per week
Salary: £26,301 - £29,351 (Based on 36.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). This equates to £7,255 - £8,096 (Based on a working pattern of 10 hours per week). In addition, a market pay supplement will apply which will bring the total hourly rate to £18.00 (to be confirmed depending upon experience and qualifications).
Benefits: Seven weeks annual leave (two weeks taken over Christmas and New Year), Automatic enrolment in the contributory support staff defined contribution pension scheme, reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)