Job Description

About us

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LiveWire delivers Aquatic Programmes across five pools in Warrington, including swimming lessons to children and adults from pre-school to lessons for children 4 years and above, through to teaching adults to learn to swim, following the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework. This role will report to the Aquatics Manager and will work with a team of qualified swim teachers to support the delivery of our successful Learn to Swim Programme.


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The role

LiveWire are looking for enthusiastic, motivational and supportive qualified Level 1 Swim Teachers to assist Level 2 qualified swimming teachers in the delivery of our Learn to Swim programme across our five pools. This will include supporting children of all ages but especially beginners in the water during their swimming lessons. It may require supporting children with additional needs in lessons to enable their progress through the stages.


There are various hours available across our sites with lessons running from Monday to Thursday from approximately 4-7pm and Saturday and Sunday mornings.


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What's needed?

Experience, whether voluntary or employed is invaluable for this role, although we do understand as it is the first step towards swim teaching, experience may be limited due to being newly qualified. Key skills for this role include:


A good knowledge of the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework

The ability to give clear instructions to children and follow clear instructions from the lead swimming teacher

Good interpersonal and communication skills and the willingness to be team player

- Holding a valid pool safety qualification - either a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers or Coaches (NRASTC) and attend regular training to keep it up to date


- Being flexible - there may be times when working across different Livewire sites is required


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Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:


26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata) Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme Uniform/safety equipment
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Key Dates & Further Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.


Interviews will consist of a Q&A session and a practical lesson assessment


If you would like any further information about this role then please contact our Aquatics Manager, Lauren Sanders


In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of?employment. Sponsorship is

not

available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.


The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.


DBS clearance is required.


Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer