Assistant Aquatics Officer

1 week ago


Galashiels, United Kingdom Live Borders Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Post**:
Assistant Aquatics Officer

**Department**:
Head Office

**Reporting to**:
Aquatics Manager

**Job Purpose**:
The Assistant Aquatics Officer will assist the Aquatics Manager and facility staff in the delivery and implementation of the Aquatics plan and associated key performance indicators.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Responsible for identifying training requirements for swimming teachers

3. Work with SCO’s to manage and reduce swimming lesson waiting lists

4. Maximising class occupancy rates

5. Assist SCO’s with the grading of swimmers

6. Monitor and report on class performance and progression

7. Undertake mentoring of teaching staff

8. Be on site during the delivery of the main swimming teaching programme, spread across all pools.

9. Undertake monthly analysis of the DD run against learn 2 to ensure direct debits and payment plans are correct.

Education

Essential

Assessed by

Desirable

Assessed by

Swimming Teacher level 2 or equivalent

3 years teaching experience

Must hold a full driving licence and have access to own transport

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Level 1 Coaching Qualification

Level 1 Triathlon Coach Qualification

Swimming Tutor Qualification

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Experience

Essential

Assessed by

Desirable

Assessed by

The successful applicant will have experience in the swimming development pathway.

Good analytical skills to interpret occupancy and financial data

Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Experience in delivering swimming club coached sessions

Sound working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel

Delivered training sessions

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Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Assessed by

Desirable

Assessed by

Responsible for identifying training requirements within the teaching staff

Competent in dealing with customer questions and queries

Reporting on swimming lesson programme to the Aquatics Officer

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Personal Attributes

Essential

Assessed by

Desirable

Assessed by

Self motivated and be able to show initiative

Flexible and adaptable

Ability to work as a team

Excellent timekeeping

Ability to manage their own workload

Solution focused

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**KEY**

**A**:

- Application

**I **- Interview

**R**- Reference

**T **- Test

SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

**Location**:
**Live Borders Head Office Galashiels** (colleagues may be required to work at any Live Borders site during their career with us).

Hours of Work:
**37 **hours per week worked as agreed with line manager

Payment Method:
Paid monthly on the last banking day of each month.

Annual Leave:
Up to 2 years’ service = 30 days (pro-rata for part time)

Increases by an extra day after completion of two years’ service by commencement of the leave year. An additional day accrued for each completed year of service up to max of 5 additional days.

Public Holidays:
4 designated public holidays per year (pro-rata for part time)

Notice Period:
4 weeks, as detailed in any offer of employment

Pension:
Option to join Group Personal Pension; employee contribution from 5% with the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme after 5 years’ service.

Equal Opportunities:
Live Borders is an Equal Opportunities Employer and considers applicants on their suitability for the post regardless of sex, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Sickness Allowance:
Employees with less than 6 months’ service get Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) only. Occupational Sick Pay is available to employees with more than 6 months’ service (when the sickness

commences) and starts from 5 weeks’ full pay/ 5 weeks half pay and increases to a maximum of 26 weeks’ full pay/ 26 weeks half pay after 5 years’ service.

Presentation:
Live Borders has strict standards of presentation; which staff are required to comply with. Uniforms are provided for the majority of posts where provided these must be kept clean and well presented. Where a uniform is not provided appropriate business dress is expected.

Other Benefits:
Free access to all our sports facilities

Cycle To Work Scheme

Access to ASVA

Healthy Extras - includes retail discounts and access to health and wellbeing services

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,821.00-£23,781.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- GALASHIELS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Swimming Teacher Level 2 or equivalent (required)

Work Location: One location


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