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Dear Applicant
RE: Casual Swimming Instructor/Assistant Post Ref:
Thank you for your interest in the above post. Please find enclosed in this application pack the following documents:
· Job Description
· Person Specification
· Structure Chart
· Service Overview
Application Form:
The application form plays a key part in our selection process. We use the information you provide to shortlist for interview.
You are urged to ensure that all the information contained in your application is relevant and that you demonstrate how you meet the criteria on the person specification. Please use the person specification for guidance when filling in the application form.
References: If successful at interview, Ipswich Borough Council will seek to obtain two employment references. Wherever possible the name of your first referee must be from current employment/education and the second from either current or former employment/education. If you cannot provide an “employment” reference please contact the HR Team at Ipswich Borough Council for further assistance.
For your information, the hourly rate for this post is: £8.6892 - £9.1023 for the assistant swimming instructor post and £10.4832 - £11.0798 for the swimming instructor post.
The closing date is 12noon on the 13th October 2017.
You will be required to undertake a minimum of 5 hours per annum on a contractual basis which will support your induction and development.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
The above post has been risk assessed and requires the completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form. Should you be successful at interview, further details will be given to you regarding the disclosure process and the Council’s relevant policies and procedures.
Ipswich Borough Council complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.
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Yours faithfully
Recruitment Team
Human Resource
Ipswich Borough Council
Job Description: A05
Assistant Coach
Main Purpose Of Job
To assist the coach in providing a coached activity as part of the Sport Development programme.
Main Duties
1. To arrive in time and assist in helping to set up any equipment required for that activity to ensure the class starts on time.
2. To assist the coach in instructing the class as detailed in the Sports Development Programme and provide clear instructions and offer guidance and encouragement to all participants.
3. To assist the coach in instructing the class with due regard to health and safety considerations, and be aware of the centre’s emergency evacuation procedures.
4. To attend training sessions as required by the Sports Development Programme.
5. Report any faulty equipment to the Coach or Duty Officer and advise on new equipment needed as necessary for the successful class development
6. Report any faulty equipment to the Coach or Sports Development Officer and advise on new equipment needed as necessary for the successful class development.
7. To keep all coaching qualifications in date as required by the sports national governing body.
Such variations as may be required from time to time without changing the general character of the duties shown above or the level of responsibility entailed.
Ipswich Borough CouncilPerson Specification
Asst Coach
ATTRIBUTES / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / METHOD OF ASSESMENT
Qualifications / National Governing Body Level 1 coaching award in the relevant sport. / First Aid Qualification. / Application
Interview
Work related experience / Attended/committed to attend the Sports Coach UK courses: ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children’, ‘Equity in Your Coaching’, and ‘How to Coach Disabled People In Sport’. / Experience of coaching the sport to young people. / Application/Interview
Application/Interview
Specialist knowledge / A good understanding of Health and Safety and Child Protection issues and procedures and how they relate to the relevant sport . / Knowledge of sports specific initiatives e.g. skills awards.
Knowledge of ‘exit routes’ in the relevant sport.
Understanding of ‘Sports Coach UK Code of Conduct for Coaches’.
Understanding of ‘Suffolk Sport Equity Statement and Policy’. / Interview
Interview
Interview
Interview
Interview
Personal skills / Ability to organise & prioritise workload and achieve objectives.
Deals with other people in a respectful and positive manner at all times / Interview
Special working conditions / Flexible approach to working hours.
Subject to satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check. / Current driving licence. / Interview
Application
Post Interview
Ipswich Borough Council
Job Description: B46a
Swimming Instructor
Main Purpose of Job
As part of the Council’s Swimming Development programmes, the post-holder is
responsible for teaching adults and children with varying learning or physical abilities/needs to swim.
Main Duties
1. Undertake an assessment and analyse individual pupil’s existing abilities; disabilities; health, physical and mental needs etc., to ascertain and agree an appropriate course of swimming lessons for the pupil(s).
2. Facilitate and teach pupils to swim according to their assessed needs and the swimming development programmes, via 1-2-1’s; particular/specialist group; or general group swimming lessons so that the pupils can achieve agreed ASA certification levels/standards etc.
3. Adapt and create teaching methodology to suit individual pupil’s needs.
Analyse, monitor and judge advancement and development levels/skills through continuous assessment
4. Observe the safety of pupil(s) within the pool and other areas at all times; and if the need arises perform rescues from the water and/or apply first aid in any instance within the Pool premises.
5. Prior to each lesson, undertake Health & Safety checks of the pool and poolside areas includes, checking the pool water; lane ropes/barriers in place; life-guards in position, pupil/teacher safety ratios are maintained and Normal Operating Procedures are in place/followed.
6. Undertake other swimming/teaching related functions, including, planning individual swimming development sessions, lesson advice/guidance. to pupils, and build and maintain effective customer rapport to ensure and resolve any issues that arise in connection with the swimming course(s) at hand.
7. Create and maintain safe-keeping of pupil data/records, registers and issue certificates in compliance with the DPA
Such variations as may be required from time to time without changing the general character of the duties shown above or the level of responsibility entailed.
/ PERSON SPECIFICATIONSwimming Instructor
ATTRIBUTES / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / METHOD OF ASSESMENT
Qualifications / Level 2 Practical/Theory Teachers Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)/ Institute of Swimming (IOS) qualification certificate.
Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) Rescue Test for Teachers & Coaches of Swimming Certificate, (or willing to work towards qualification).
3 GCSE’s including English and Maths or NVQ Level 2 demonstrating Literacy and Numeracy skills and 1 years’ experience in a similar field. / Up to date First Aid at Work Certificate.
National Pool Life-guard Qualification (NPLQ).
IOS Membership.
NVQ Level 3 in a Sport/Leisure related activity
ASA Coaches, Syncro, Diving or Disability qualifications. / Application Form/ Interview
Relevant experience / Practical and theoretical knowledge of assessments; teaching and grades etc. in relation to adults and children with varying learning or physical abilities/needs learning to swim.
Pool equipment required for lessons and the setting up of the equipment etc.
Knowledge of NOP & EAP & Health and safety in the Leisure Industry / National Plan for Teaching Stages (NPTS).
Facilities, packages and services offered by Sports/Leisure (Wet-side), including marketing & promotions. / Application Form/Interview
Specialist knowledge / Working in a Sport/Leisure or other customer services related environment
Delivering excellent customer care and dealing with members of the public.
Undertaking administrative (including IT, record keeping etc.) tasks/work.
Experience of working in and as part of a team
12 months practical and teaching experience / Teaching experience with adults and children, as individual’s and in groups, with varying learning or physical abilities to swim. / Application Form/Interview
Personal skills / Able to undertake assessments and analyse individual’s needs.
Demonstrate empathy and deliver a customer focused and responsive approach to service delivery, through communicating effectively at all levels.
Able to work collaboratively; along with building customer confidence and trust,
so as to achieve shared objectives.
Able to work under pressure in a very busy customer orientated and pressurised environment, by using own initiative
Able to deal with people with respect and in a positive manner.
Able and willing to learn new skills.
/ Application Form/Interview
Special working conditions / Physically fit and able to undertake teaching demonstrations and life-saving activities within the pool.
Able to work in very humid and noisy environments.
Able to undertake the requirements of the post during and outside normal working hours (including Bank Holidays).
/ Application
form/interview