At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach swimming lessons and ensure safety in North Lanarkshire's pools.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council's Aquatics team and make a splash!
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for care-experienced individuals and veterans.
- Why this job: Inspire others while developing your teaching skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Level 1 or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 26699 - 28487 £ per year.
15 hours per week
Are you a qualified Swim Teacher looking for a new opportunity? As part of the Aquatics team, working across North Lanarkshire’s Swimming Pools, you will ensure the safe and effective operation of the swimming lesson programme, teach, and develop appropriate lessons for groups and individuals to meet the needs of each level within the Scottish Swimming’s Learn to Swim Framework.
With experience of working in a leisure facility/environment, you must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Level 1
- Teachers qualification in swimming or equivalent
In addition, you must also have an understanding as well as experience of the health and safety requirements within the leisure industry. Equally important is your team player attitude as is your ability to work on your own initiative. Possession of excellent communication and customer care skills, as well as the ability to comply with the flexible hours associated with the programme are also essential.
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.
Work Location: Tryst Swimming Pool, Cumbernauld/John Smith Pool, Airdrie/Wishaw Sports Centre, Wishaw
You will be a supporting teacher for the Learn to Swim programme. Your main location will be at the core venue; however, you may be required to cover the local venue in the area when additional cover is needed.
Work Pattern: Monday – Friday 3.15pm to 6.15pm
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council, we have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you.
We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
To find out more, please note that we do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered for this vacancy, you must ensure an application form is submitted. Any CV submissions will be disregarded.
Swimming Teacher (Part Time) (3 Posts) - REQ06524 - 483900 employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
