Job Description

Work base: Llandudno Swim Centre

A part time position has arisen for any enthusiastic level 2 swimming teacher with a passion for teaching, especially through Swim Wales' learn to swim programme, primary school swimming lessons and nervous adults.


The successful applicant will form part of a thriving swimming teaching team helping swimmers to learn through their development and progression.


Your main role will be to teach after school and Saturday morning swimming lessons - inspiring children to swim through fun and innovative lessons whilst delivering excellent standards of customer care.


Afterschool swimming lessons and educational swimming lessons follow Swim Wales' Learn-to-Swim programme. Swimming teachers will also contribute towards and actively promote, local swimming clubs and Swim Conwy's performance pathway.


The successful applicant will enhance their skills and attributes by:


Attending continuing professional development training Study additional swimming courses such as parent & baby and water polo. Attend monthly swimming teacher meetings Safeguarding courses
Having the ability to show experience in working within a team environment and also being able to demonstrate the capability of working on your own initiative will be advantages.


Good communication skills in English are essential and Welsh desirable, along with a friendly positive attitude.


Applicants will be required to attend a formal interview and may be required to attend a practical assessment.


Due to the nature of the work, the post is subject to a satisfactory disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Manager details for informal discussion:

Alun Evans, Manager ( Alun.s.evans@conwy.gov.uk / 01492575943)

Welsh Language Skills:

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.


Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.


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We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.


We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.


We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).


We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.


Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.