Job title: Casual Swimming Teacher
Salary: C3 £32,061- £33,699 pro rata
Hours: Casual
Contract: Casual
Location: City Wide
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
- 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
The role is integral to our Active Leeds team
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- 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 visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £38,700 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 Sport and Active Recreation service.
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 Teaching plans, Class registers, monitoring and evaluation.
- 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
Qualifications Hold the ASA/UKCC Level 2 Swimming teachers award or an equivalent qualification
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Able to adapt to the needs of individuals and different work situations.
- Able to work flexibly as part of a team and also with minimum supervision.
- Able to understand and interpret instructions.
- Able to demonstrate good organisational skills.
- Able to inspire and motivate participants in aquatic activities.
- Hold the ASA/UKCC Level 2 Swimming teachers award or an equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety guidelines.
- Relevant knowledge of Child Protection and welfare issues.
- Experience of teaching/coaching swimming to people of all ages.
Essential Behavioural & 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 Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies 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.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
- Hold the National rescue award or equivalent.
- Hold the foundation module of the National pool Lifeguard Qualification.
- Hold ASA Level 1 or 2 Teacher Disabilities.
- Hold ASA Adult & Child water activities.
- Hold ASA level 1 or 2 Diving.
- Hold ASA level 1 or 2 Water Polo.
- Hold ASA level 1 or 2 Synchronised Swimming.
- Hold RLSS Rookie trainer award.
- Experience of working with swimming camps.
- Experience of working within a schools swimming programme.
- Experience of managing/mentoring staff.
- Experience of administrating a learn to swim programme.
