Job Description
Leisure & Culture Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC042421. It was established by Dundee City Council in July 2011 to deliver leisure, sports, library, information, and cultural services for the city. www.leisureandculturedundee.com
Working as a Swim Teacher (Assignable), you may be required to work across Active Dundee sites including Grove Swim & Sport, Harris Swim & Sport, Olympia, Lochee Swim & Leisure Centre, and Baldragon. Candidates will operate a full range of activities including Learn to Swim & ASN, and support the development of new programmes. Opportunities are available to achieve aquatic-related qualifications, with a priority given to Early Years Learn to Swim. Various shifts are available, and the Olympia programme offers flexibility to work term-time only, aligned with the Dundee School Holiday timetable. Year-round contracts and additional hours for covering holidays and sickness are also available.
Candidates should select from the available shifts below:
1. Olympia: Tuesday 3.45-7.45pm, Friday 3.45-7.45pm
2. St Paul's Swim & Sports Centre: Monday 5.15-9.15pm, Friday 5.15-9.15pm
3. Grove Swim & Sports Centre: Tuesday 5.15-9.15pm, Thursday 5.15-9.15pm
Requirements
* Current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) & Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (SSTQ) or equivalent.
* A UKCC Level 1 Teaching qualification & willingness to work towards a SSTQ (12 months to complete).
Responsibilities
To assist the Aquatics Development Manager and Aquatic Lessons Coordinator in delivering a full range of teaching functions and customer service related to Leisure and Culture Dundee's involvement in schools and city-wide aquatics programmes.
The Individual
You should have experience in planning structured activity and sports sessions, and possess excellent communication skills to work within a team. The ability to organise sessions and manage time effectively is essential. You will be required to follow Health & Safety guidelines, adhere to Safe Systems of Work, and complete daily registers and assessments for participants. A willingness to develop your teaching skills across all ages, abilities, and aquatic disciplines is important. Flexibility to work at various citywide centres and a willingness to undertake training for personal and service development are essential. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check before employment.
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