Location: Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre Pit Road, KY4 9NN
Salary: £29,508 - £32,437 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 0 hours per week
Job Description
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Part-Time 10.5 hours per week
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 20th July
Interview Date: TBC
To lead and deliver learn to swim sessions to the standard outlined by Scottish Swimming (SASA) and the National Framework for Swimming. Adapt lessons as needed for individual and group needs.
Applicants must obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and join the relevant PVG scheme before appointment.
Requirements
Minimum Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics, with a commitment to qualify to UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics / ASA or equivalent within an agreed timeframe.
Applications from candidates with the new SSTQ (Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification) are welcome.
First Aid Qualification
Child Protection Training
Placement on the salary scale depends on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging swimming lessons to children and adults of all abilities, following the Scottish Swimming (SASA) Learn to Swim programme.
* Use assessment methods to monitor and record swimmer progress, aligned with the LTAD Swimmer Pathway.
* Promote the Fife Sports and Leisure Trust Learn to Swim programme and inform participants of other services.
* Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and additional training as per employee development schemes.
* Follow FSLT guidelines, policies, and procedures.
* Ensure health and safety procedures are observed, especially when working with vulnerable groups.
The Individual
* Deliver swimming lessons to diverse groups including children and adults.
* Experience with the Scottish Swimming Learn to Swim Programme or similar.
* Work with swimmers of all abilities, from beginners to stroke development.
* Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and colleagues.
* Group swimmers based on ability.
* Understand health and safety considerations in lesson delivery.
* Mentor UKCC Level 1 Teachers or Assistant Teachers.
* Show enthusiasm, inspire confidence, and motivate participants.
* Possess excellent communication skills and be enthusiastic and innovative.
* Be outgoing, confident, and adaptable.
* Work well within a team.
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