Swim Teacher

Found in: beBee S IE - 3 weeks ago

Blanchardstown, Ireland Sport Ireland Campus Full time

JOB PURPOSE:  

As part of a large aquatics team,  the Swim Teacher will provide successful delivery of Swimming Programmes at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre ensuring these programmes are delivered to the highest standards, in a safe and welcoming environment.  


RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS

Teaching 

Teach the National Aquatic Centre academy and school lessons in line with the Swim Ireland Child Learn to Swim syllabus and guidelines. Ensure best practice and delivery is followed when teaching Academy, school and group bookings.  Ensure customer service is to the highest standard when dealing with queries/concerns. Complete a scheme of work, session plans and evaluations for each class.  Monitor and record swimmers progress using On course (our customer portal) on  a daily/weekly basis. Maintain the pool environment, setting up and taking down equipment as required. 

Health &Safety 

Ensure that Health and Safety rules and procedures are applied and adhered to at all times. Provide accurate and detailed safety information to customers as requested by the Head of Swimming or any member of Management. Ensure that all equipment is in working order and safe for use prior to each session.  Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Child Protection Officer.  

 Standards 

Adhere and implement all NAC and Sport Ireland Campus policies & procedures. Keep accurate records in relation to all aspects of work and prepare reports as required. 

Technical Responsibilities 

Attend training courses as required. Continuously improve instructor knowledge and skills to remain up-to-date on all teaching practices and trends. 

Requirements 

The above contains the main outline of duties. However, it’s inevitable that tasks may arise which may not fall within the remit of the above list of main duties.  Employees are required to respond with a flexible approach when ad hoc tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job description.  Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employee’s job, the Job Description will be amended to reflect this.  

Essential Knowledge/Experience:

Must have swim teacher training or qualification at Level 1 or aboveFluent  Oral and Written English

Key Behaviours

A candidate must also reflect the Company’s core values of:

Excellence

Always looking for ways to improveAccept responsibility to drive improvementsDemonstrate professionalism and have expectations of our own performance and that of othersDemonstrate a commitment to teamworkAdopt a positive approach to change

Respect

Treat others as we would like to be treatedValue different cultures and beliefsDisplay respect for and awareness of individual differencesSeek out, listen and respect the ideas and opinions of othersEngage in honest and direct communication at all levels in the organisation

Integrity

Show accountability for our decisions and actionsDevelop and encourage open and honest work practisesTake personal responsibility for our actionsDeliver on actions we have promised

Customer focus

Research and fully understand our customers’ needsDo the ordinary things extraordinary wellGo beyond what is expected by every customerSurprise ourselves with how much we can do

Skills:
irish water safety swim instructor first aid swim teacher swim ireland level 2

Benefits:
Gym pension company events parking wellness programmes