Swimming Teacher - Level 2

Job Introduction

Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex

Swimming Teacher – Christchurch locally agreed rate

Two Riversmeet has a thriving Swim Academy programme, with over 550 children attending each week. We are passionate about supporting people in our community to learn to swim and enjoy the sport.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver swimming teaching sessions appropriate to the level and number of students in the group.
• Continuously monitor the progress of swimmers.
• Evaluate sessions and give feedback
• To be aware and pro-actively manage the health and safety of the class. 

We are currently looking for casual swimming teachers to cover absences or short term increases in work load. If permanent positions become available we often look to our existing pool of staff to award these. We are striving to expand our Swim Academy, which typically runs 16:00-18:30 and at the weekends. We also support local primary schools with the swimming lessons so we are also interested to hear from applicants who are available during the school day.

You must hold a SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming (Swim England) or STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming. If your application does not show that you currently hold one of these qualifications, then your application will be rejected. 

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Liz Griffin at Liz.griffin@bcpcouncil.gov.uk 

About BCP Council:

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people.  Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline.  We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services.  By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.

DBS:

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.