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Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre – Academy Swimming Instructor

Posted: 06/08/2026 Category: Swim instructors
Closing Date Sunday, 31 January 2027
Job Type Temporary
Salary Dependant on Experience
Working Hours Various
Department Aberavon Leisure Centre

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

  Essential/Desirable Evaluation Method
Good literacy and numeracy skills, which demonstrates an ability to undertake further training Essential Application form/Interview
NPLQ Qualification Desirable 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

  Essential/Desirable Evaluation Method
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

  Essential/Desirable Evaluation Method
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

  Essential/Desirable Evaluation Method
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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