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We are currently recruiting for Swim Coaches to join our team in Coleraine Leisure Centre.
Covering swimming programmes shifts Monday - Friday
The postholder will be responsible for organising, teaching, supervising and delivering a comprehensive swimming tuition programme and other water-related activities to schools, groups and members of the public, including school holiday activity programmes eg summer scheme.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Organise, teach, supervise and deliver structured swimming lessons and other water-based activities for schools, groups and members of the public, as directed by management, in such a way as to reflect the diverse requirements (special needs, mixed ability groups) of individuals within groups.
* To develop, in conjunction with the Centre Manager, and deliver a structured quality programme of work/lessons for each group.
* To liaise with parents and school teachers on participant performance and course content, and provide reports as required by management.
* To ensure the safety and suitability of each exercise or activity programme with particular regard to each individual participating.
* To assist with the promotion and publicity of activities and events related to the post.
* To promote a comprehensive range of swim merchandise and advise participants and teachers on specialist swimming equipment (fins, hand paddles, goggles, swim caps and pool buoys).
* Maintain stock levels of badges and certificates and replenish as required to ensure sufficient stocks are available for distribution at all times.
* To assist with the Leisure Centre's ongoing Leisure Attendant/Lifeguard training as required.
* To assist with the organisation, co-ordination, delivery, instruction and supervision of Summer schemes and other general schemes run by Leisure Services.
* To handle, erect and dismantle relevant equipment, undertake daily equipment inspections, ensure that such equipment is in a safe condition for use, and that it is correctly and safely stored.
* To maintain and provide statistical records and reports as requested by the Centre Manager/Centre Supervisors.
* To assist with the development of teaching and the general leisure programme of the department as required (courses, Council galas and school galas).
* To be responsible for ensuring the prompt reporting and recording of all accidents and dangerous occurrences.
* Any other duties as may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the purpose of the post.
* Recognised Level 2 Swimming qualification
* A minimum of 6 months previous teaching experience
* Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety issues
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