Job Summary

Further Information

Sport and leisure would like to recruit Swimming Instructors for Hadrian Leisure centre in Wallsend, to deliver North Tyneside Councils Learn to Swim programme.

Hadrian Leisure Centre opened its doors in July 2010 as the new and exciting leisure facility in Wallsend. The facility is a state of the art gym and pool with a 25 metre main pool, learner pool and a multi functional fitness suite. In addition there is a 3G outdoor pitch, multi functional sports hall, dance studio and a small hall for martial arts and various exercise classes.

The main duties are to deliver swimming instruction in accordance with the facilities Learn to Swim programme, in line with Swim England standards and industry best practice. This will include promoting a positive image of NTC, encouraging participation, recording and maintaining registers and attending meetings and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills, provide an efficient and friendly service, be able to work as part of a team and on their own. Please see the job description and job specification for more details.

Candidates must posses a level 2 swimming teacher’s qualification.

There are various hours available as detailed below, we are looking for candidates to fill the post hours, ideally three shifts per person:

Monday 4.15pm-7.45pm
Monday 4.45pm – 6.45pm
Tuesday 4.15pm-7.45pm
Tuesday 3.45pm-6.15pm
Wednesday 4.15pm-7.45pm
Wednesday 4.15pm-6.15pm
Thursday 4.45pm -6.45pm
Thursday 3.45pm- 6.45pm
Saturday 8.15am – 10.45am

For further information about the jobs please contact Brandy Riches 0191 643 7480 or Brandy.Riches@northtyneside.gov.uk

Please be advised that this position will require an enhanced check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post is term time only over 195 days.

North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.