Location: Hamilton Water Palace, Almada Street, HamiltonNumber of posts: 4Hours: Various hours available Salary Band: £15.90 - £16.10 per hourDuration: Permanent (casual positions are also available)Job Profile: Click here to viewFor further information please contact: South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture have an award winning Swimming Development programme which delivers high quality lessons in our nine pools.
Due to the continued expansion of our programme which currently delivers lessons to around 10, people a week, we are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated Lead Swim Teachers who love teaching swimming to a variety of abilities and age groups through out South Lanarkshire Pools.All successful candidates should have a Scottish Swim Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) or SQA Level 7 and will be expected to apply for PVG Scheme registration and complete induction before commencing any paid work.RESPONSIBILITIESSet up / take down equipment where requiredEnsure regular, relevant communication and feedback with customers/participants and colleagues in relation to all aspects of the programme.
Provide management with relevant performance management information.Plan session or block to be coached ensuring it is of the correct level and standard for the group it is to be delivered to and in line with activity goalsPrepare for and deliver sessions in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines, Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures including Risk AssessmentsDeliver a fun, structured and progressive coaching session at the correct level and standard for the group, in-line with the appropriate National Governing Body guidelinesAssist the Swim Development management with staff development and the delivery and development of the programme.THE INDIVIDUALApplicants must hold a SSTQ or SQA Level 7 qualification.
Please do not apply for the post if you are awaiting your result.
Please submit your application when you have achieved your qualification.South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:Enrolment in award winning local government pension schemeUp to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)Occupational sick payFamily friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leaveEmployee Discounts – including discounts at the cinemaRange of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email addressLegislative Information - This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order .This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, .
Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.