Learn to Swim Co-ordinator
Job Description
Job title: Learn to Swim Co-ordinator
Company: Durham County Council
Job description: We have a permanent opportunity available at Teesdale Lesiure Centre at 18.5 hpwWe are looking for a Learn-to-Swim Co-ordinator to join our thriving Wellbeing, Sport, and Leisure team. This new role will focus on co-ordinating a high quality Learn to Swim programme, and ensuring the delivery of a professional, welcoming, and inclusive swim lesson environment for people to thrive.WHAT IS INVOLVED?The Learn to Swim programme is a world-leading syllabus that helps children and adults to learn how to swim. As a Learn to Swim Co-ordinator you will provide the day-to-day line management of Swim Teachers, and act as the facilitator and advocate for swimming development to help raise the profile, importance, and benefits of learning to swim.You will be responsible for organising staff rotas, and the scheduling of lessons to meet programme requirements and customer needs. You will ensure high standards of lesson delivery, and assist in the development, promoting and organisation of events and activities.You will be proactive and committed to customer experience, whilst also ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all customers and guests.We encourage you to contact Dean Wade via email at to arrange an informal discussion about the role.WHAT WILL I NEED?You will need:Swim England Swimming Teachers Level 2NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an appropriate area or willingness to work towards and achieve NVQ Level 3 within an 18 month periodYou must also have:Relevant experience within a Leisure Centre or pool environmentCustomer service experience, including experience of working with customers from a wide range of backgrounds with different health and wellbeing needsFundamental knowledge of health and safety practicesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPlease refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.HOW TO APPLYIn line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.INTERVIEWSInterviews are expected to be held week commencing Monday 6th May 2024.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764.BENEFITS AND REWARDSWe can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement, a government pension scheme and various flexible working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).Current holiday entitlement of 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service (this is pro-rata to hours/weeks worked for a full year of continuous employment). If you would like to know more, please follow this link:EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIONWe are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.Anyone currently listed on the Durham County Council Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for a vacancy should contact Payroll and Employee Services on .PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.
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Location: Teesdale, County Durham
