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Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is seeking Swim Coaches to organise, teach, supervise and deliver a comprehensive swimming tuition programme and other water-related activities to schools, groups and members of the public, including school holiday activity programmes such as Summer Schemes at Roe Valley Leisure Centre
Hours of Work hrs - hrs
Hourly Rate :£14
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.
General
* To comply with the Council's Health and Safety Policy and ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and Council regulations.
* Report immediately to the (Centre Manager/Duty Supervisor) any accidents/dangerous occurrences.
* Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Local Government employees.
* Comply with and actively promote the Council's policies and procedures on all aspects of equal opportunities.
* Comply with all Council policies and procedures.
* To take part in all required Service, Department and Corporate training activities as required.
* To carry out the duties of the post in such a manner as to safeguard and enhance the profile of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council whilst adhering to the principal of high levels of customer care.
* Any other duties which may be reasonably assigned from time to time by the Centre Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A recognised Level 2 Swimming Teachers qualification ASA, Swim Ireland or STA Swimming Instructor qualification or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 6 months previous swim teaching experience.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES
* Customer Care: ability to provide excellent customer care.
* Team Working: foster team work and promote good team processes and communication.
* Service Delivery:
* Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to deliver results.
* Identify areas of service improvement and raising standards.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues.
CONSTRAINTS
Strong swimmer - shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake and pass a swim test.
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