Swim School Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Teacheroo Full time

Job Introduction
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, and energetic Swimming coordinator who is able to develop, lead and manage a new swimming school at George Watson’s College. The coordinator will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the swim school lessons over a 3 day period of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
- 20 hours per week
- 3 days required in the Centre on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, totalling a

minimum of 12 hours. These core hours will be 3pm - 7pm
- The remaining 8 hours are flexible working hours that suit the requirements of the

business and the needs of the swim school. These hours can be worked in the club or

remotely.
- It is anticipated that the remaining hours are to be completed Monday to Friday, although

weekend working may be required and determined by the business needs of the Swim

School.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

Closing date**: Midnight on Tuesday 6 June 2023**

Interviews are scheduled to take place on **Wednesday 21 June 2023**

Main Responsibilities
- To be responsible for the successful implementation and running of the Swim school. This will involve all required administration functions including enrolment, class programming and staffing
- To be responsible for the recruitment of Swim Teachers for the Swim school
- To line manage the Swim School team including training and development, as well as responsibility for organising staff rotas
- To be responsible for ensuring an excellent level of teaching is delivered to customers that is engaging and leading the Swim Teachers so that lessons are being delivered at all times to a high standard
- To be responsible for developing creative and innovative classes following the Scottish Swimming Learn to Swim framework
- Demonstrate and deliver an attitude of positive customer relations and ensure that a high level of customer service is maintained at all times
- Provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all users within the pool and surrounding areas
- To be able to develop and implement successful methods of communication across the wider Centre for Sport team and between your Swim Teachers and parents
- To support the partnership with Scottish Swimming and approved training providers to successfully deliver a range of swimming teaching courses and CPD sessions
- To be familiar with, and work within, the required Health and Safety standards as laid out in the School’s policies
- Provide a safe and secure environment for customers, colleagues and others
- Ensure that all equipment and the pool area is in safe working order at all times and that adequate quantities are available
- Identify and Develop additional opportunities for revenue growth
- Adhere to on-going Sports Centre policies, procedures and systems
- Promote, wherever possible and to all potential customers, the facilities and activities of the Galleon
- Qualification in Swim teaching is essential
- Current RLSS life saving qualification is desirable or willing to work towards
- Proven record of working in a successful teaching environment
- Proven customer service experience and experience of problem solving
- An understanding of identifying staff training and development requirements and identifying development opportunities
- A high awareness of industry developments, new activities, trends and research.
- Commercial awareness which translates into contributing to a successful and financially viable operation
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Excellent Communication Skills with the strength or character to be assertive

About the school/organisation
George Watson's College sits in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, providing a world-class education for children and young people from Preschool to Senior 6.

We encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning through an inspiring curriculum and an extensive and inclusive enrichment programme, which are underpinned by the four values we live by: aim high, be kind, join in and respect all.

Our school is a place where pupils have the freedom to thrive, succeed, explore, perform, and grow, giving them the opportunity to discover their own limitless potential.

Preschool, junior and senior pupils all learn and play on the same 52-acre campus, where our sports facilities, music school, art department, technology building and drama studios are within walking distance.

We offer our pupils one of the widest extra-curricular programmes you will find anywhere, plus the opportunity to travel internationally during their time with us, and a broad range of learning experiences outside the classroom.

Digital technology supports and enhances learning, with every pupil encouraged to use their device where it adds real value to developing skills and critical thinking.

Our school has an enviable reputation for the breadth of opportunities pupils have to get active, with around 25 different sports available to both girls and boys. Participation, excellence, professi

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