Casual Swim Teacher

Job title: Casual Swimming Teacher

Salary: C3 £ 16.62 p/h

Hours: Casual

Contract: Casual

Location: City Wide

Are you a passionate and qualified swimming teacher looking to make a splash in Leeds?
Leeds City Council is seeking a dedicated Swimming Teacher to join the Sport & Active Lifestyles Service!

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering the Leeds learn to swim program and encouraging the development of swimming throughout the city. You'll help participants reach their full potential and contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience for all.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

• Knowledge of teaching swimming
• Passion for Aquatics
• Strong communication skills

As our next casual swimming teacher you’ll be willing to gain further knowledge and be able to inspire and motivate participants in aquatic activities. The role is integral to our Active Leeds team.

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

• To engage in the coaching and teaching of swimming to enable participants to reach their full potential.
• To deliver sessions in a professional manner, abiding by the City Council and National Governing Body codes of conduct.
• To contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience for all participants.
• To undertake administrative tasks in connection with programmes of work (i.e. teaching plans, class registers, monitoring and evaluation).
• To carry out the above duties in compliance with council policies including Equal opportunities, Child protection and Health and Safety.
• To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
• To undertake any other duties, as directed by the supervisor, which may be reasonably required of you, commensurate with your grade and level of responsibility.

Hold the ASA/UKCC Level 2 Swimming teachers award or an equivalent qualification.

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Able to adapt to the needs of individuals and different work situations.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team and also with minimum supervision.
• Able to understand and interpret instructions.
• Able to demonstrate good organisational skills.
• Able to inspire and motivate participants in aquatic activities.
• Hold the ASA/UKCC Level 2 Swimming teachers award or an equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of risk assessments and health and safety guidelines.
• Relevant knowledge of child protection and welfare issues.
• Experience of teaching/coaching swimming to people of all ages.

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council values and behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the best city ambition of health & wellbeing, inclusive growth and zero carbon.
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under health and safety policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any…