As a casual swimming teacher you’ll thrive on working with swimmers to overcome their fears and creating engaging lessons that lead to swimmers who want swimming to be a lifelong habit.
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
- As a casual swimming teacher, you will bring to the role:
- Technical knowledge gained from a Level two SEQ or STA swim teachers Award/Certificate qualification
- Passion for teaching others and a big imagination.
- Patience and understanding so you are adaptable to the needs of the swimmers
- Willing to learn and develop your swimming knowledge and teaching skills to help provide the best swimming lessons.
- Outstanding customer service skills, being able to show the customers why we do what we do.
About the role
Active Leeds offers a range of swimming lessons including Adult & child, a comprehensive Learn to Swim Programme, disability lessons, adult lessons, lifesaving, diving and competitive swimming, all of which you get involved with. As well as the opportunity to be part of our team of swimming teachers there is the chance to develop your skills and explore new aquatic pathways.
As our next casual swimming teacher you’ll be passing on your swimming knowledge in a creative way that engages our swimmers to be the best they can be and how to enjoy water safely.
The role is integral to our Active Leeds Learn to Swim Programme, Active Leeds has a strong swimming teacher team, and we are keen to give everyone who wants to attend our swimming lessons the opportunity.
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 ofstaff benefitsto help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete the online application form
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If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Anna Johnson, Aquatics Development Officer. email anna.scott@leeds.gov.uk
You can include interview dates here if known. Interviews are held via Teams
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job Description
Purpose of Job
- 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 requirementsIt 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 Behavioursand codes of conduct.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering theBest City Ambitionof 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 theseparameters.
Desirable requirementsIt 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.
