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Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are looking for suitably qualified applicants to join us on a part-time basis to help us ensure that lessons are available for learners of all ages and abilities across our community.
Hours, Pay and Benefits
Pay: £13.27 per hour
Hours: We currently have a number of shifts we are looking to fill at both locations. There will also be opportunities to cover other shifts during times of absence.
Shifts Available:
* Wednesday 16:00-18:15 (2.25 hours) - Regional Pool & Tennis Centre
* Thursday 16:30-19:15 (2.75 hours) - Active Living Centre
* Friday 16:00-19:45 (3.75 hours) at Active Living Centre (x2 positions)
* Friday 16:00-18:15 (2.25 hours) at Regional Pool & Tennis Centre
* Friday 16:00-19:45 (3.75 hours) at Regional Pool & Tennis Centre
* Saturday 08:00-15:15 (6.75 hours) at Active Living Centre
* Saturday 09:00-13:15 (4.25 hours) at Regional Pool & Tennis Centre
* Sunday 08:00-15:15 (5.75 hours) at Active Living Centre
* Sunday 09:00-13:15 (4.25 hours) at Regional Pool & Tennis Centre
Please confirm which shift(s) you are interested in when completing your application.
Benefits include free Newport Live membership, a generous pension scheme, café discounts, uniform provision, free on-site parking, company sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, and wellbeing programs.
Key Experiences and Qualifications
* ASA/STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification (we will also consider applications from those qualified at Level 1 and wishing to progress to Level 2)
* Relevant coaching experience
* Practical knowledge of the Learn to Swim Wales programme
* Knowledge and understanding of child protection policies in a swimming pool environment
* Experience in organising, planning, and delivering structured swimming sessions, whilst adapting to varying needs, abilities, and ages
Beneficial
* STA/RLSS Lifesaving Teacher qualification
* Relevant adult and child teaching qualification
* Experience working with people with disabilities in sport
* Ability to communicate in Welsh
Role Requirements
Our swimming teachers are pivotal members of the team, delivering and maintaining effective and high-quality swimming lessons for children, young people, and adults, as part of our Integrated Swimming Programme, which is run at both the Regional Pool & Tennis Centre (located in Newport International Sports Village) and the Active Living Centre (located in Newport High School).
* Teaching swim lessons following the new Learn to Swim Wales teaching framework, as part of the City's Integrated Swimming Programme
* Prepare, implement, and evaluate schemes of work to ensure continual development of all swim learners
* Maintain accurate records of all participants, including attendance, attainment, and progress
* Promote swimming and help provide links to relevant aquatic clubs to children and parents attending the weekly Learn to Swim programme
* Ensure safe preparation of facilities and equipment as required by the Learn to Swim programme, including checking set-up of facilities and equipment undertaken by Recreation Assistants
* Ensure compliance with all statutory legal requirements, including the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Child Protection Act
* Assist in organising and delivering swimming galas and events
* Undertake training as/when required as part of the Swimming Development continual development programme
* Attend swim teachers' forums/meetings as requested
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