Vale Of Neath – Academy Swimming Instructor
Job Description
Overview
To provide swimming instruction in stages as per STA teaching plan for swimming.
Summary of Main Responsibilities
- To deliver a range of swimming lessons to all ability groups in line with the company’s swimming development plan
- To instruct children in swimming who attend the facility as part of the company’s swimming programme.
- To give information and feedback to parents when required on the child’s / adults swimming lesson performance via Cap2
- To carry out administrative tasks linked the learn to swim programme via Cap2
- To records information and maintain records on attendance, performance, and progress of swimmers via Cap2
- If NPLQ qualified, to assist in the supervision of the academy.
- To ensure that all equipment is properly used and put away neatly following its use.
- To promote good public relations by effectively dealing with customer queries and complaints.
- To demonstrate a positive public image by maintaining a high standard of personal appearance.
- To undertake regular training as required to ensure knowledge and skills are kept updated.
- To assist in the promotion and marketing of the Swimming Plan as required.
- To undertake appropriate training to continually update skills and knowledge as appropriate
- To administer first aid as required and complete relevant documentation and undertake first aid training as required (where appropriate)
- To carry out any administrative duties relating to the post as required by the management.
- Understanding safeguarding relevant to role.
General
- To undertake such other duties which may be reasonably expected of the post-holder, commensurate with the salary grade of the post and which are within their capabilities.
This post requires an enhanced DBS check.
Required Qualifications
- Good literacy and numeracy skills, which demonstrates an ability to undertake further training
- Essential
- Application form/Interview
- NPLQ Qualification
- Desirableia
- Application form
- STA/ASA Level 1 / 2 Qualification
- Essential
- Application form
- First Aid Qualification
- Desirable
- Application form
- Disabled Swimming Instructors
- Desirable
- Application form
Required Experience
- Experience of dealing with customers face to face and over the telephone
- Essential
- Application Form /Interview
- Experience of administration duties
- Essential
- Application Form /Interview
- Awareness of Health & Safety at work
- Essential
- Application Form /Interview
- Experience of swimming instruction
- Desirable
- Application Form /Interview
- Work experience in the leisure industry
- Desirable
- Application Form /Interview
Required Skills
- Ability to organise and delegate duties to others, but also to work as part of a team and support other team members
- Essential
- Application form/Interview
- Excellent communication skills demonstrating a friendly approach and confidence when dealing with customers and colleagues
- Essential
- Application form/Interview
- Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating and ability to be diplomatic, tactful and firm in dealing with members of the public.
- Essential
- Application form/Interview
- Ability to work under pressure and to maintain a professional image
- Essential
- Application form/Interview
- Knowledge of manual handling procedures
- Desirable
- Application form/Interview
- Knowledge of COSHH requirements
- Desirable
- Application form/Interview
- Experience of administration record keeping
- Desirable
- Application form/Interview
Other Requirements
- Ability to work flexibly and to attend work including evenings and weekends
- Essential
- Interview
- Demonstrate awareness of equality issues in the workplace
- Essential
- Application form/Interview
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