Vale Of Neath – Academy Swimming Instructor
Closing Date
Sunday, 31 January 2027
Job Type
Temporary
Salary
Dependant on Experience
Working Hours
Various / Casual
Department
Vale Of Neath 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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