Academy Swimming Instructor

Company: CELTIC LEISURE
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Location: Neath
Job Description:

Neath leisure Centre – Academy Swimming Instructor

Job Description

Overview

To provide swimming instruction in stages as per STA teaching plan for swimming.

Summary of Main Responsibilities

  • To deliver a range of swimming lessons to all ability groups in line with the company’s swimming development plan
  • To instruct children in swimming who attend the facility as part of the company’s swimming programme.
  • To give information and feedback to parents when required on the child’s / adults swimming lesson performance via Cap2
  • To carry out administrative tasks linked the learn to swim programme via Cap2
  • To records information and maintain records on attendance, performance, and progress of swimmers via Cap2
  • If NPLQ qualified, to assist in the supervision of the academy.
  • To ensure that all equipment is properly used and put away neatly following its use.
  • To promote good public relations by effectively dealing with customer queries and complaints.
  • To demonstrate a positive public image by maintaining a high standard of personal appearance.
  • To undertake regular training as required to ensure knowledge and skills are kept updated.
  • To assist in the promotion and marketing of the Swimming Plan as required.
  • To undertake appropriate training to continually update skills and knowledge as appropriate
  • To administer first aid as required and complete relevant documentation and undertake first aid training as required (where appropriate)
  • To carry out any administrative duties relating to the post as required by the management.
  • Understanding safeguarding relevant to role.

General

  • To undertake such other duties which may be reasonably expected of the post-holder, commensurate with the salary grade of the post and which are within their capabilities.

This post requires an enhanced DBS check.

Required Qualifications

  • Good literacy and numeracy skills, which demonstrates an ability to undertake further trainingEssentialApplication form/Interview
  • NPLQ QualificationDesirableApplication form
  • STA/ASA Level 1 / 2 QualificationEssentialApplication form
  • First Aid QualificationDesirableApplication form
  • Disabled Swimming InstructorsDesirableApplication form

Required Experience

  • Experience of dealing with customers face to face and over the telephoneEssentialApplication Form /Interview
  • Experience of administration dutiesEssentialApplication Form /Interview
  • Awareness of Health & Safety at workEssentialApplication Form /Interview
  • Experience of swimming instructionDesirableApplication Form /Interview
  • Work experience in the leisure industryDesirableApplication Form /Interview

Required Skills

  • Ability to organise and delegate duties to others, but also to work as part of a team and support other team membersEssentialApplication form/Interview
  • Excellent communication skills demonstrating a friendly approach and confidence when dealing with customers and colleaguesEssentialApplication form/Interview
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating and ability to be diplomatic, tactful and firm in dealing with members of the public.EssentialApplication form/Interview
  • Ability to work under pressure and to maintain a professional imageEssentialApplication form/Interview
  • Knowledge of manual handling proceduresDesirableApplication form/Interview
  • Knowledge of COSHH requirementsDesirableApplication form/Interview
  • Experience of administration record keepingDesirableApplication form/Interview

Other Requirements

  • Ability to work flexibly and to attend work including evenings and weekendsEssentialInterview
  • Demonstrate awareness of equality issues in the workplaceEssentialApplication form/Interview

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Posted: September 27th, 2026