Job DescriptionContract Type: Casual(Casual = The services provided to Fife Sports and Leisure Trust are on an "ad hoc" basis, hours as and when required) Interview date: TBCSalary: Level 1: FC5 £13.76 per hour - Level 2: FC6 £15.05 per hour Locations throughout Fife in the following Clusters:East: Cupar, Leven, St AndrewsWest: DunfermlineCentral: Cowdenbeath, Glenrothes and BowhillCoastal: Kirkcaldy and BurntislandTo assist/lead and deliver learn to swim sessions to the agreed standard as outlined by Scottish Swimming (SASA, the sports governing body) and the National Framework for Swimming.
Where appropriate, adapt lessons in response to business, individual and groups needs.RequirementsMinimum Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics with a commitment to qualify to UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics / ASA , Full Teacher of Swimming or equivalent within an agreed timescale.
* Applications will be accepted from candidates who have undertaken the new SSTQ (Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification)First Aid QualificationChild Protection Training*Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience.Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.Responsibilities• Deliver fun and innovate swimming lessons to children and adults of all abilities, in line with the Scottish Swimming (SASA) Learn to Swim programme • Utilise continuous assessment methods to observe, analyse and record progress of swimmers through the Learn to Swim Programme, in line with the LTAD (Long term athlete development) Swimmer Pathway • Promote the Fife Sports and Leisure Trust (FSLT) Learn to Swim programme and provide information of alternative products and services • Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and appropriate additional training in accordance with FSLT employee development scheme • Operate in accordance with FSLT guidelines, policies and procedures • Observe operational and health and safety procedures to ensure appropriate management of vulnerable groupsThe IndividualDelivery of swimming lessons to children and adultsScottish Swimming Learn to Swim Programme or equivalentWorking with swimmers of all abilities from complete beginners to stroke development levelLiaising with parents of swimmersAbility to group swimmers according to abilityAbility to communicate effectively with swimmers (children and adults), parents and team membersDemonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety when delivering swimming lessonsThe ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, to inspire confidence and motivate participantsExcellent communication skillsEnthusiastic and innovativeOutgoing and confidentAbility to listen and adapt and react quickly and positivelyPunctualAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team