We are committed to providing the best possible services for everyone and we recognise that to do this we need our most important asset – our employees.
Recruiting, retaining and developing the right people with the right skills at the right time is essential for us to help improve the quality of life of Salford residents. We can offer a fantastic opportunity to progress your career by joining a team of over 500 employees located across Salford in this successful and dynamic business.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment For posts involving work with, or having access to information about, vulnerable people you are required to have an Enhanced DBS therefore you should not apply to work with these groups if you know that you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
Salary
Grade 2, SCP 3 – £13.21, rising to £13.63 per hour
Grade 3, SCP 5 – £13.63, rising to £14.29 per hour
We are looking for qualified and non qualified swimming teachers to join our leading aquatics training team. Our swimming teachers assist in delivering an efficient and high-quality service in school and private swimming lessons.
You will be focused on customer care and health and safety and be a driving force behind increased numbers and attendances on the swimming programme.
All training will be provided.
Working hours:
Contracted (negotiable), plus unsociable allowance for hours contracted beyond 8pm. Night allowance for hours contracted beyond 10pm. Enhanced rate of pay for hours contracted at weekend.
We are looking for someone who:
Has good communication skills & is passionate about delivering learn to swim
Can handle enquiries from customers effectively
Has good motivational skills
Has commitment to a high standard of customer care
Is able to work on own initiative
Is able to work as an efficient member of a team
Consistently demonstrates SCL’s behaviours
Note: As part of the interview process, all applicants will be assessed on the following:
Jump/dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back
In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
Surface dive to the floor of the pool
Climb out unaided without ladders/steps and where pool design permits
Note: Successful candidates who do not hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification will be required to obtain such within 6 months of appointment to the post. The duration of the course is 5 days, plus a 1-day assessment.
The content of the course will be a mixture of skills and theoretical knowledge in both a classroom and pool side setting.
If you wish to be considered for this role and join our team, please complete an Expression of Interest form.
Please note CVs will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be notified.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check – currently £44.00. The payment deductions for any employees who need DBS checks will be taken in 2 payments of £22. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £44.00.
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