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Swimming Teacher
Wiltshire Council
Tidworth, England, United Kingdom£16.35 – £17.47/hour
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Salary: £16.35 - £17.47 per hour
Hours per week: 0 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly
for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient
applications have been received.
Are you passionate about swimming and skilled at motivating others? Consider
joining our dedicated Aquatic team, who are committed to making our community
healthier and reducing health differences.
Our Swimming Teachers are a vital part of our team. They teach safe, fun,
effective and enjoyable classes as part of a swimming programme or 1-1 tuition
environments.
As a casual worker, you'll have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed
basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You
are not obligated to be available, and the Council is not obliged to offer you
work.
With a level 2 or above Swim England swimming teacher qualification or
equivalent, you should have experience of teaching children within a leisure
environment. If you do not hold a level 2 or above Swim England swimming
teacher qualification may be considered for the post if you hold a minimum of a
level 1 qualification and can evidence that you are booked onto a level 2 course
to complete your qualification.
If you care about keeping children and vulnerable adults safe, and you're good
at communicating and staying organised, we'd love to have you on our team. Let's
work together to inspire health and well-being in our community through
swimming!
As a casual worker,
you will have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed
basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You
are not obligated to be available, and the council is not obliged to offer you
work.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council'
ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee
benefits here [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/why-us].
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their
hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a
workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and
everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate
discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a
culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our
Identity.
Contact details
Kevin King, Centre Manager, at Kevin.King@wiltshire.gov.uk
[Kevin.King@wiltshire.gov.uk]
Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication
from us regarding the status of your application.
Application criteria
Please download and read the role description and
person specification
[https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/20891/CE08-0350-Swim-Teacher-Coach/pdf/CE08-0350_Swim_Teacher-Coach.pdf]
carefully before you apply.
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However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission
genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and
diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion
[https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/equality-diversity-public-sector-duty]
Disability Confident Employer
[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer]
Application process [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/help-and-support]
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