JOB DESCRIPTION

CENTRE:Barnsley Premier Leisure Sites

POST TITLE: Swimming Teacher DATE AGREED: May 2015

RESPONSIBLE TO: Facility Managers / Assistant Operations Managers / Leisure Supervisors/ Aquatic Development Officer

DETAILS OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.To organise, instruct and supervise classes in swimming activities at times specified by the management team, in such ways to reflect the requirements, award scheme and needs of the specific groups and individuals within a group.

2.Responsible for ensuring progression is managed on a consistent
basis following training guidelines and standards.

3.Responsible for implementing high levels of customer care to ensure that the care, high standards and satisfaction of our guests Swim School is maintained at all times.

4.Responsible for maintaining health and safety standards within the facility in accordance with both legal and BPL requirements as applicable to premises, equipment, other staff and guests.

5.Responsible for preparing and dismantling relevant equipment and ensure that such equipment is in a safe condition for use in line with operational requirements.

6.Responsible for ensuring high standards of personal presentation are maintained at all times, including adhering to the Uniform Standards.

7.Responsible for first aid matters as they arise.

8.Responsible for recording attendance, assessment in line with the centre targets and preventing unauthorised access to facilities.

9.To attend relevant meetings as requested by the management team and by all other means to keep yourself up to date regarding developments within Aquatics and to undertake any additional training as required.

10.To participate in mandatory monthly staff training sessions as designated by Facility Managers.

11. To provide a detailed planned scheme of work with individual lesson plans for lessons.

And any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by Management.

JOB HOLDER / MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
Agreed by: ……………………………………
Date: …………………………………………. / Agreed by: ……………………………………
Date: ………………………………………….

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post Title: Swimming Teacher

Criteria Essential Desirable
Skills
Knowledge
Abilities / Able to offer a high level of customer care to a wide range of customers
Verbal communication skills; ability to put people at ease and deal with queries effectively
Ability to work flexibly on a range of duties and take the initiative
Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
Can understand and adhere to standard procedures if required
Coaching Skills / 





Experience / Experience of working with members of the public
Experience of working with the leisure environment / 

Qualifications
Training / National Pool Lifeguard Award
Must pass BPL water safety test
Relevant first aid qualification
ASA Level 2
STA Level 1
STA Level 2 / 



 / 
Other / Interest in sports and recreation issues and the development of quality service
Level of physical capability required to patrol the pool, set up and move equipment etc.
Ability to work within a pool environment were temperatures may be high / 


JOB HOLDER / MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
Agreed by: ……………………………………
Date: …………………………………………. / Agreed by: ……………………………………
Date: ………………………………………….

POSITION:Swimming Teacher – Royston Leisure Centre

Information to Candidates on Employment Terms and Conditions

The following details outlining some of the main Terms and Conditions of Employment are for information only. They do not constitute a contractual agreement. A full Contract of Employment will be issued to the successful applicant on appointment.

  1. Working Hours

The normal hours of work will be 8 hours per week working Monday, Tuesday & Saturday (Mon & Tues 1.5 hours & Sat 5 hours) hours are to be worked to suit the needs of the service which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. This position is open to job share.

  1. Holidays
    There are 20 days annual leave from 1 April to 31 March each year plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff). Staff appointed part way through a holiday year will receive a proportionate entitlement.
  2. Salary

The rate of pay will be £10.76 per hour rising to £15.00 per hour after 2 years.

  1. Probationary Period

All new appointments are subject to a probationary period of 6 months during which time suitability for the position appointed will be assessed.

  1. Pension

There is eligibility to join the Friends Life Pension Scheme.

  1. Notice Period

The notice period that will operate on both sides to terminate the Contract will be one month or, on the employer side, one week for every year of service (to a maximum of 12 weeks) if this is greater.

  1. Appointment

Appointments made are subject to receipt of satisfactory health clearance, DBS check and two references.

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