Swimming Teacher (Trainee)

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Various Leisure Centres across Wigan & Leigh

Salary: Grade 4, £13.26 per hour

12 positions x 2 hours per month - This role operates on an annualised hours contract. The hours will need to be worked flexibly to meet service needs. You may be required to work additional hours.

Temporary for up to 2 Years (with opportunity to become permanent once qualified)

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding and flexible role that fits around family or other commitments? Do you enjoy working with children and helping others build confidence and lifelong skills?

BeWell Wigan is recruiting Trainee Swimming Teachers to join our friendly and supportive aquatics team. No previous teaching qualifications are required we’ll fully support you with training, mentoring and onthejob experience to help you become a qualified swimming teacher.

About the role

As a Trainee Swimming Teacher, you’ll:

• Support qualified Swimming Teachers in delivering highquality swimming lessons
• Help children and adults develop water confidence and swimming skills
• Learn how to plan sessions, assess progress and motivate swimmers
• Gain handson experience alongside experienced colleagues and mentors
• Work towards nationally recognised swimming teaching qualifications

You’ll work across our leisure centres, which may include:

• Howe Bridge Leisure Centre
• Leigh Leisure Centre
• Ashton Leisure Centre
• Wigan Life Centre
• Hindley Pool

Training and progression

We’ll support you to achieve your Swimming Teacher qualifications while you gain valuable poolside experience. Once qualified, you’ll have the opportunity to move into a paid swimming teacher role with Wigan Council on a parttime basis.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for people who are:

• Committed, reliable and punctual
• Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with children and families
• Well organised and motivated
• Happy working both independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about helping others learn and develop

You don’t need previous qualifications to apply. We also welcome applications from those who are partway through their swimming teacher training.

Hours and availability

Successful applicants will need to commit to:

• At least one shift per week
• Weekday evenings (typically 3:30pm 7:00pm)
• Saturday shifts (8:00am 1:00pm or 12:30pm 3:30pm)

Safeguarding

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Apply now

If you’re ready to start a rewarding journey in swimming teaching with full support and development, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Mazey (Aquatics - Development Manager) via email on Rebecca.Mazey1@wigan.gov.uk

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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