SLLC - Lead Swim Teacher

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internal applicants must apply via opportunity marketplace and complete their skills and qualifications either via the me tab on fusion prior to starting the application form or by clicking on the link as part of the application process in the section of the form titled “review skills and qualifications”.

location: various locations in clydesdale which include:

west area - lanark lifestyles, carluke leisure centre, larkhall leisure centre and coalburn leisure complex

• number of posts: 20
• hours: various shift patterns
• salary band: £16.54 - £16.74 per hour
• duration: permanent

south lanarkshire leisure and culture have an award winning swimming development programme which delivers high quality lessons in our nine pools. Due to the continued expansion of our programme which currently delivers lessons to around 10,000 people a week, we are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated lead swim teachers who love teaching swimming to a variety of abilities and age groups throughout south lanarkshire pools.

all successful candidates should have a scottish swim teacher qualification (sstq) or sqa level 7 and will be expected to apply for pvg scheme registration and complete induction before commencing any paid work. When applying please state your preferred location/s.

• set up / take down equipment where required.
• ensure regular, relevant communication and feedback with customers/participants and colleagues in relation to all aspects of the programme. Provide management with relevant performance management information.
• plan session or block to be coached ensuring it is of the correct level and standard for the group it is to be delivered to and in line with activity goals.
• prepare for and deliver sessions in accordance with health and safety guidelines, normal and emergency operating procedures including risk assessments.
• deliver a fun, structured and progressive coaching session at the correct level and standard for the group, in line with the appropriate national governing body guidelines.
• assist the swim development management with staff development and the delivery and development of the programme.

the individual

applicants must hold a sstq or sqa level 7 qualification. Please do not apply for the post if you are awaiting your result. Please submit your application when you have achieved your qualification.

please note we do not accept cvs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

south lanarkshire leisure and culture scio is a scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of south lanarkshire council. As an employee of south lanarkshire leisure and culture scio, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• to increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the salary sacrifice shared cost avc scheme.
• up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• occupational sick pay
• family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• employee discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• range of benefits to support you (cycle to work scheme, physiotherapy, employee assistance program which offers practical and emotional support)

please apply online - all correspondence will be via your email address

this post is exempted in terms of the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974 (exceptions) order 2003. This post is considered regulated work with children and/or adults, under the protection of vulnerable groups (scotland) act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the pvg scheme, or undergo a pvg scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by south lanarkshire leisure and culture.

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