Job Description
Leisure & Culture Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC. It was established by Dundee City Council in July to deliver leisure, sports, library, information and cultural services for the city. Working as a Swim Teacher on a casual basis, you will be required to work across Leisure & Culture Dundee facilities, including Grove Swim & Sport, Olympia. Lochee, Swim & Leisure Centre, Harris Swim & Sport Centre and Baldragon. Candidates will operate a full range of activities, Learn to Swim including pre-school & ASN and help support the development of new programmes. When work is available you will be contacted. There is no obligation for Leisure & Culture Dundee to offer you work, nor are you obliged to accept work. The rate of pay is £13.93 per hour.
Requirements
You must hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) & Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (SSTQ) or equivalent. A UKCC Level 1 Teaching qualification & willing to work towards a SSTQ (12 months to complete).
Responsibilities
To assist the Aquatics Development Manager and Aquatic Lessons Coordinator with delivering the full range of teaching functions and customer service requirements relating to Leisure and Culture Dundee's involvement in schools and the City-wide aquatics’ programmes.
The Individual
You will have experience of planning structured activity/sports sessions, as well as excellent communication skills to work within a team and have the ability to organise sessions and time effectively. You will be required to follow Health & Safety guidelines, Safe Systems of Work and complete Daily registers for participants along with continual assessments. You must be willing to develop your teaching skills whilst working with all ages, abilities and aquatic disciplines. The ability to work flexible hours at citywide centres and a willingness to undertake training opportunities for purposes of both personal and service development are essential for this post. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior work being offered by Leisure & Culture Dundee.