At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach swimming lessons and assist in a vibrant leisure facility.
- Company: Active Lifestyles, a dynamic leisure centre in Dursley.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, flexible working, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Ongoing training and career development opportunities available.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a splash in the community!
- Qualifications: Newly qualified or experienced swimming teachers welcome.
About Active Lifestyles, Stroud District: Active Lifestyles, Dursley, is a small leisure facility situated in the centre of Dursley Town. The centre comprises a 25-metre swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, indoor cycling, and a fitness studio.
Job summary: If you are hardworking, enthusiastic, enjoy working with people, and have a passion for the leisure and fitness industry, we want you on our team. This is an excellent opportunity for any newly qualified or experienced swimming teachers. The swimming lessons run in the centres across the week and at weekends from 8.30am – 9.00pm.
Your duties will include assisting and teaching swimming lessons. Full training will be given to the right candidate. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Ongoing development: We will continue to invest in your ongoing training and give you opportunities to work in other areas of the business as well.
In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we provide a range of staff benefits.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientations, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring.
We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all.
Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious.
Region: Active Lifestyles - Dursley
Salary: GBP 25,989 per annum (pay award pending)
Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website.
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Permanent
Senior Recreation Officer (Swimming Teacher) - Active Lifestyles - Dursley in Newry employer: Stroud District Council
Active Lifestyles in Dursley is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering comprehensive training and opportunities to work across various areas within the leisure sector. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and employee wellbeing, we provide a supportive work environment complemented by excellent benefits such as a robust pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. Join us in shaping the future of local government while enjoying the vibrant community and dynamic atmosphere of Stroud District.
