Able2b Swimspa Coach/instructor

Job Description for Able2B Swimspa Coach/Trainer

Are you a motivated dynamic person with some experience in water exercise/training and interested in developing your skills.

Some experience of working with individuals within the water is essential but a formal qualification is not mandatory. We would expert any applicants to have some experience of either swim coaching, water exercise or hydrotherapy either as a deliverer or an assistant. We would also ideally like individuals to have some experience or understanding of working with people with disabilities.

Able2B is a recognised expert in the field of improving function in people with disabilities. In May this year Able2B opened its extension which include a purpose built Swimspa system fully accessible to all levels of physical disability. It also has an environment that can be easily adjusted to suit an individual with sensory issues or a learning disability. Built with full hoist system and surrounding working platform, arches can work both in and out of the water to support the individual in their goals. These may vary from simple movement in the water to improve muscle strength and flexibility to formal swim stroke techniques. Clients can work with 1 or two coaches depending on need and the remaining team is available as required to allow adaptation to work for any individual who wishes to access the pool.

General pool maintenance and safe usage of equipment is required as well as developing basic plans for disabled individuals with the aid of the senior Able2B team. Duties include:

- Supporting the Able2B team to deliver services
- Provide empathy and psychological support to clients
- Assist in keeping adequate records for clients and updating timetables
- Assist senior team in delivering and developing Able2B services within the Swimspa
- Maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and pool setting
- Audit of outcomes and regular appraisal and feedback

**Job brief**

The successful applicant will work alongside Jon and Rachael to combine their skills of swim coaching/training alongside their expertise to adapt methods to work for each client whatever their disability. Combining sports teaching skills alongside medical expertise is at the heart of Able2B and has led to its great success so far with land-training. With the new Swimspa there is a unique opportunity to develop a completely revolutionary way of teaching those with disabilities to gain water confidence and skills whilst exercising and improving muscle strength and flexibility. There is no other such facility in the UK.

Ultimately, you will help our clients have fun and improve their health through exercise.

**Responsibilities**
- Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of pool setting
- Answer phone enquiries
- Oversee the use of equipment to ensure clients exercise properly and safely
- Refer to and promote fitness packages, plans and Able2B events
- Learn how to carry out First Aid and CPR
- Follow safety and hygiene guidelines and maintain these daily
- Follow the guidance of the senior team
- Participate in regular appraisal and feedback
- Portray the Able2B brand in a positive way
- Report complaints and concerns to the senior team
- Understand Able2B policies and procedures
- Work as a team, communicating with the team, showing respect to other members of the team and providing support for other staff members as required, including volunteers and temporary team members.
- Work a varied shift potentially including evening, early mornings or weekends.
- Be involved in Able2B fundraising or public awareness projects
- Participate in social media promotion through the Able2B portals

**Daily Roles**
- Learn the cleaning regimes for the pool and maintain tidiness and cleanliness
- Understand how to maintain equipment and use it safely
- Update IT systems as required throughout the day
- Assist communication between the gym team and admin team
- If last leaving the gym ensure lights and electrics are off and all windows and doors shut and locked and building is secure
- If first to arrive, open gym and ensure gym is tidy and safe before clients arrive
- Communicate to senior team at start and end of day to understand daily tasks
- Take regular photos and videos of clients for public promotion

**Weekly Roles**
- Check essential stock (using stock checklist)
- Maintain ongoing learning
- Attend team meeting with active participation
- Update social media and news for Able2B

**Monthly Roles**
- Submit hours worked on timesheet
- Meet with senior team for progression update and future planning
- Maintain education portfolio to demonstrate ongoing learning and mandatory training

**Yearly Roles**
- Update mandatory training
- First aid
- Safe-guarding
- Restraint training
- Review of policies and procedures
- Information governance
- Client and colleague feedback

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

Pay: £11.00-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

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