Swimming Instructor

Swimming Instructor

**Salary**: £28,163 - £30,559 per annum pro rata
**Contract**: Permanent

**Hours**:Part Time, 7 hours

**Location**:Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub.

You will be based at Starbeck Baths, Harrogate and will work alongside the Leisure Centre Management Team to ensure the delivery of high-quality swimming lessons in a safe and supportive environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Deliver professional swim teaching and instruction in line with the latest Swim England Framework.
- Create a friendly, welcoming environment, offering excellent customer service to all participants.
- Plan and deliver engaging and motivational lessons tailored to different age groups and abilities.
- Safely prepare teaching areas, including equipment set-up, and report any defective equipment for maintenance.
- Ensure lessons start and finish on time and discuss progress with parents and participants.
- Assist with first aid when necessary (if qualified) and support other specialist aquatic sessions where required.
- Maintain accurate records and stay up to date with relevant CPD updates and Swim England guidelines.

**Person Specification**:

- Essential Skills and Experience:_
- Previous experience working in a leisure/swimming pool environment.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices for children and vulnerable adults.
- Understanding of health and safety in a swimming or leisure environment.
- Ability to teach and adapt to different age groups and abilities.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Desirable:_
- Experience coaching or teaching a variety of sports.
- Current working knowledge of the Swim England framework.
- ICT literacy and strong administrative skills.
- Creative approach to teaching and improving learner engagement.

**Qualifications**:

- Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) or equivalent.
- Swim England Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification or equivalent.
- RLSS Pool Lifeguard qualification.
- Evidence of recent CPD updates.

**Other Requirements**:

- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Must be willing to learn and develop professionally.

**Why Join Us?**
At Active North Yorkshire, we believe in developing our employees. As part of a large and supportive organisation, you’ll have access to career development opportunities, including apprenticeships, shadowing, and coaching. We value your growth and will work with you to help you achieve your career goals.
- **Supportive Work Environment**: A culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- **Impactful Work**: Contribute to maintaining high standards of safety in rewarding environment where no two days are the same
- **Attractive Benefits**: Our employees are our greatest asset, enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme.

**How to Apply**:
**Key Dates**

**Closing Date**: Sunday 23rd February 2025

**Interviews**: WC 03rd March 2025

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £28,163.00-£30,559.00 per year

**Experience**:

- Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person