Job title: Synchronised Swimming Coach (Casual) City Development- Sport & Active Lifestyles
Salary: Up to £14.82 an hour.
Hours: Casual
Location: John Charles Centre for Sport - Aquatics Centre, Pudsey Leisure Centre & Aireborough Leisure Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Synchronised Swimming Coach to join the Leeds City Council Synchronised Swimming Training Scheme, a growing programme enjoying current success and fantastic future potential. The successful applicant would be responsible for assisting in the development of synchronised swimming, building a participation programme that supports club development and increases active participation across the City. Knowledge of the Swim England Grade Process and World Aquatics Rules for Artistic swimming essential.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to help deliver a fun, safe, and engaging experience for all participants while promoting the sport of Synchronised Swimming across all Leeds City Council facilities. The successful candidate will be confident in leading coaching sessions, supporting the development of assistant coaches, and inspiring participants of all ages and abilities. You will play a key role in creating a positive learning environment that encourages skill progression, teamwork, and enjoyment of the sport.
Strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills are essential for this role. A proactive attitude and a willingness to undertake additional training and professional development are also required.
If you are passionate about Synchronised Swimming and committed to helping others grow and succeed, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Deanne Ward Synchronised Swimming Head Coach for Leeds City Council. Deanne.Ward@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.
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Job Description
Job purpose We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to help deliver a fun, safe, and engaging experience for all participants while developing the sport of Synchronised Swimming across all Leeds City Council facilities. The successful candidates will be confident in leading coaching sessions, supporting the development of assistant coaches, and inspiring participants of all ages and abilities. You will play a key role in creating a positive learning environment that encourages skill progression, teamwork, and enjoyment of the sport.
Responsibilities
Role specific responsibilities
- You will be required to prepare and run engaging sessions of Synchronised swimming - to help generate skills and talent along with increasing membership into the Council’s scheme.
- Keep up to date with all Swim England Governing Body Guidance and Grading Content.
- To assist in the delivery of a structured programme within the Synchronised Swimming Training Scheme
- Inspiring participants of all ages across the city boundaries.
Qualifications
Swim England Assistant Coaching Certificate
Essential requirements Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.
- Strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills are essential for this role.
- NPLQ / Reach Rescue awards
Essential behavioural and 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 Leeds Ambitions of health and wellbeing, inclusive growth, thriving strong communities, and a resilient sustainable city
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures
- Carry out duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing
- Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up, to date knowledge and skills
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality and diversity 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
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters
