Para Swim Coach

**Salary: £15.84 to £17.29 per hour**

**Grade: H**

**Contract: Permanent**

**Hours: Part Time, 5 Hours per week**

**Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire**

**Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub**

Lead, Inspire, and Empower - Join Our Para Swim Coaching Team

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and passionate Swimming Instructor to Coach lead our Para Swim Squad at the Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young swimmers with special educational needs and disabilities.

As part of the Active North Yorkshire team, you will help foster water confidence, build technical skills, and support personal development in a positive and inclusive environment.

**About the Role**

**In this role, you will**:

- Plan and deliver engaging and progressive swim sessions for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities
- Work in close partnership with the Head Swim Coach to implement tailored programmes that meet the needs and goals of individual swimmers
- Inspire and motivate swimmers, helping them set and achieve meaningful personal and performance targets
- Attend para galas and support swimmers in competition settings
- Promote a positive, safe, and welcoming environment where all swimmers feel supported and empowered
- Ensure sessions are delivered in line with Swim England guidelines and safeguarding practices
- Liaise with parents/carers to provide feedback and build strong, trusting relationships

**Working Hours**

All sessions are delivered at Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub:

- Mondays: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Wednesdays: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Fridays: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Additional hours for para swimming galas and events may be required on occasion.

**What You’ll Bring**

**Essential Skills & Experience**
- Experience working with children and young people with special needs or disabilities
- Ability to adapt coaching to individual swimmer needs and learning styles
- Strong communication, empathy, and motivational skills
- Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety in a pool environment
- Ability to set achievable goals and track swimmer progress

**Desirable**
- Experience coaching para or inclusive sports
- Familiarity with Swim England's para-swimming guidance
- Creative approach to lesson planning and learner engagement
- ICT literacy for record-keeping and progress tracking

**Required Qualifications**
- Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) or equivalent
- Swim England Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification or equivalent
- Enhanced DBS clearance (mandatory)
- RLSS Pool Lifeguard qualification (preferred)
- Evidence of recent CPD and commitment to ongoing professional development

**Why Join Active North Yorkshire?**

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to have a lasting impact on the lives of young swimmers.

**We offer**:

- A flexible, supportive casual working arrangement
- A welcoming and inclusive environment that values your skills and experience
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, including CPD and mentoring
- Access to North Yorkshire Council’s comprehensive benefits, including:

- Local Government Pension Scheme (optional for casual staff)
- Wellbeing and employee support programmes
- Discount schemes and salary sacrifice options

**How to Apply**

**Key Dates**:
Closing Date: Thursday 31st July

Interviews: Tuesday 5th August.

**Key Documents**:
**Job Description**:
Total Rewards

Empower every swimmer to achieve their potential— and help lead our para squad to success.

**DBS**

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 this commitment.

**Para Swim Coach**

**Salary**:£15.84 - £17.29

**Posted**:10/07/2025

**Closing date**:31/07/2025

**Closing time**:23:59