Swim Co-ordinator | Vale of Glamorgan

Part Time - 16 Hours per Week

This is an ideal role for an individual who is motivated by leading a team of staff, is commercially driven and passionate about swimming. The Swim Co-ordinator is responsible for supporting the Contract Swim Manager to deliver the commercial, sales, programming, development and operations of the Learn to Swim programme within the leisure centres in the contract.

Primary objectives for the Swim Co-ordinator will be:

• To ensure the successful delivery of the Learn to Swim programme in line with company policy and Swim Wales Learn to Swim framework.

• Work with the Contract Swim Manager to develop the Learn to Swim programme.

The Swim Co-ordinator will focus day to day on the following tasks:

• To oversee scheduling and ensure all shifts are covered.

• To communicate with customers, colleagues and clients any changes to the Learn to Swim programme.

• To ensure teaching, customer care and health and safety standards are maintained in line with company policy.

• To maximise the retention of swimming lessons participants through quality standards, motivation and customer care.

• To support the delivery of the school swimming programme

• To teach, as needed, customers of a varying age and ability as per Swim Wales’ Learn to Swim framework and complete all necessary administration.

The Person

• Our swimming lessons are based on the Swim Wales Learn to Swim framework and it is desirable to hold an SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teaching qualification or equivalent. Candidates with an SEQ Level 1 Assistant Teaching qualification will be considered with a view to train to complete your SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teaching qualification.

• The NRASTC or NPLQ qualification is desirable but successful applicants will be provided with full training in all aspects of the role. The position is subject to a DBS check.

• Will be able to communicate well with both children and adults in a teaching setting.

• Will be able to meet the demands of the role by working additional hours when required.

• Will be able to communicate at different levels of the organisation, both listen and direct.

• Will be able to gain acceptance and respect from colleagues and customers.

• Will be able to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues and teachers.

• Will be able to meet the demands of the role by having some flexibility in their working hours when required.

• Will be able to perform Swim Teacher duties when required.

• Will be passionate about always looking for ways to improve our swim lesson programme and better our service to swimmers and customers

What can Legacy Leisure offer you?

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person / Employee discount portal / Company sick pay / Career Progression and More

How to Apply

If you feel like you’d be successful in this role or are interested to know more, we’d love to hear from you.  Please apply with a letter of application and CV to adam.taylor@legacyleisure.org.uk

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.