Job Description

Newport Live is an award-winning not-for-profit sport, leisure and cultural trust; we are a registered UK charity with an excellent track record of delivering innovative programmes and services to our communities and residents, that 'inspire people to be happier and healthier'.

Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are looking for Level 1 qualified applicants to join us on a part-time basis, to help us ensure that lessons are available for learners of all ages and abilities across our community.

Our swimming teachers are pivotal members of the team, delivering and maintaining effective and high-quality swimming lessons for children, young people, and adults, as part of our Integrated Swimming Programme, which is run at both the Regional Pool & Tennis Centre (located in Newport International Sports Village) and the Active Living Centre (located in Newport High School).

You must hold an ASA/STA Level 1 swim teachers qualification, and have relevant coaching experience - demonstrating the ability to deliver high quality swimming lessons to children, young people, and adults, across a wide range of abilities.

Main duties include:

Teaching swim lessons following the new Learn to Swim Wales teaching framework, as part of the City's Integrated Swimming Programme Prepare, implement, and evaluate schemes of work in order to ensure continual development of all swim learners Maintain accurate records of all participants, including attendance, attainment, and progress Promote swimming and help provide links to relevant aquatic clubs to children and parents who attend the weekly Learn to Swim programme Safe preparation of facilities and equipment as required by the Learn to Swim programme, and for checking set-up of facilities and equipment undertaken by Recreation Assistants Ensuring safe compliance with all statutory legal requirements, and in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Child Protection Act Willingness to assist in organising and delivering swimming galas and events Undertake training as/when required as part of the Swimming Development continual development programme Attend swim teachers' forums/meetings as and when requested
The ability to converse / communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English) is beneficial but not essential.

You should have the drive and passion for working in a sporting, leisure, and cultural environment, and demonstrate our core values of Care, Passion, Teamwork, Inspiration, Innovation and Inclusivity.

Hours:

We have a number of current vacancies for part time contracts, as per the table below. There will also be availability to pick up additional shifts as absence cover.

Pay:

Starting at 12.60 per hour (current Real Living Wage)

Benefits:

pro rata of 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holiday entitlement), free Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme, cafe discount, free on-site parking, uniform provided, cycle to work scheme and wellbeing programmes

We also provide support to those wanting to gain their Level 2 qualification.

Current Shifts Available:

Mondays

16:00-19:15

(3.25 hours) - Active Living Centre

16:00-19:45

(3.75 hours) - Newport International Sports Village

Saturdays

08:00-11:45

(3.75 hours) - Active Living Centre

11:30-15:15

(3.75 hours) - Active Living Centre

Sundays

08:00-11:15

(3.25 hours) - Active Living Centre

11:00-14:15

(3.25 hours) - Active Living Centre

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free fitness classes Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Please outline your motivation for applying for this role: Please confirm which shift(s) you are interested in:
Licence/Certification:

Level 1 swim teacher qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person