Full Time Activity Instructor (Swimming Teacher)
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,125 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, Perth & Kinross |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Live Active Leisure Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
37 hours per week (hours are variable Monday - Saturday (5 days a week) but fixed in 10 week blocks.
Perth Leisure Pool
A Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (or equivalent) is essential. A National Pool Lifeguard qualification is also essential (or to be obtained after the offer of employment)
JOB PURPOSE:
To be a member of a team of dedicated teaching staff concerned with the delivery and development of swimming lessons at Perth Leisure Pool.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Duties
Key Tasks
• Organise and deliver swimming lessons, within Perth Leisure Pool and other Live Active Leisure facilities as required
• Carry out administrative duties in connection with the efficient operation of programmes
• Contribute to developing programme content
• Regularly carry out and record safety checks for equipment and facilities used to deliver programmes
• Assist in the production of material for the marketing and promotion of programmes
• Coach a range of physical activities
• Assist in the recruitment and development of coaches and instructors
• Work closely with facility based staff to ensure the effective operation of the programmes
• Organisation and preparation for classes taught, including session plans, class lists and administration of swimming lesson programme
• Arrange appropriate equipment for classes
Health and safety
Key Tasks
• To comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and all supplementary legislation
• To ensure that any defect or damage to the building or items of equipment is reported to management of facilities
• To ensure programmes are delivered in-line with operational polices and guidelines
Training
Key Tasks
• To attend regular staff training sessions, be they held in-house or externally
• Assist in regular in-house or external training for coaches and instructors
General
Key Tasks
• To ensure you are physically fit to carry out your duties at all times
• To carry out other reasonable duties as may be required
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines
Perth Leisure Pool
A Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (or equivalent) is essential. A National Pool Lifeguard qualification is also essential (or to be obtained after the offer of employment)
JOB PURPOSE:
To be a member of a team of dedicated teaching staff concerned with the delivery and development of swimming lessons at Perth Leisure Pool.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Duties
Key Tasks
• Organise and deliver swimming lessons, within Perth Leisure Pool and other Live Active Leisure facilities as required
• Carry out administrative duties in connection with the efficient operation of programmes
• Contribute to developing programme content
• Regularly carry out and record safety checks for equipment and facilities used to deliver programmes
• Assist in the production of material for the marketing and promotion of programmes
• Coach a range of physical activities
• Assist in the recruitment and development of coaches and instructors
• Work closely with facility based staff to ensure the effective operation of the programmes
• Organisation and preparation for classes taught, including session plans, class lists and administration of swimming lesson programme
• Arrange appropriate equipment for classes
Health and safety
Key Tasks
• To comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and all supplementary legislation
• To ensure that any defect or damage to the building or items of equipment is reported to management of facilities
• To ensure programmes are delivered in-line with operational polices and guidelines
Training
Key Tasks
• To attend regular staff training sessions, be they held in-house or externally
• Assist in regular in-house or external training for coaches and instructors
General
Key Tasks
• To ensure you are physically fit to carry out your duties at all times
• To carry out other reasonable duties as may be required
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines