JOB PURPOSE: As part of a large aquatics team, the Swim Teacherwill provide successful delivery ofSwimmingProgrammesattheSport IrelandNationalAquatic Centre ensuringtheseprogrammesare delivered to the highest standards, in asafe and welcoming environment RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS Teaching Teach the National Aquatic Centreacademy andschool lessonsin line withtheSwim Ireland Child Learn to Swimsyllabus and guidelines.
Ensure best practice and delivery is followed when teaching Academy,schooland group bookings.
Ensure customer service is to the highest standard when dealing with queries/concerns.
Complete a scheme of work, session plans and evaluations for each class.
Monitor and record swimmers progressusingOncourse(our customer portal)onadaily/weekly basis.
Maintain the pool environment,setting upand taking down equipment as required.
Health &Safety Ensure that Health and Safety rules and procedures are applied and adhered to at all times.
Provide accurate and detailed safety information to customers as requested by the Head of Swimming or any member of Management.
Ensure that all equipment is in working order and safe for use prior to each session.
Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Child Protection Officer.
Standards Adhere and implement all NAC and Sport Ireland Campus policies & procedures.
Keep accurate records in relation to all aspects of work and prepare reports as required.
Technical Responsibilities Attend training courses as required.
Continuously improve instructor knowledge and skills to remain up-to-date on all teaching practices and trends.
Requirements The above contains the main outline of duties.
However, its inevitable that tasks may arise which may not fall within the remit of the above list of main duties.
Employees are required to respond with a flexible approach when ad hoc tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job description.
Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employees job, the Job Description will be amended to reflect this.
Essential Knowledge/Experience: Must have swim teacher training orqualificationat Level 1 or Level 2 Fluent Oral and Written English Key Behaviours A candidate must also reflect the Companys core values of: Excellence Always looking for ways to improve Accept responsibility to drive improvements Demonstrate professionalism and have expectations of our own performance and that of others Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork Adopt a positive approach to change Respect Treat others as we would like to be treated Value different cultures and beliefs Display respect for and awareness of individual differences Seek out, listen and respect the ideas and opinions of others Engage in honest and direct communication at all levels in the organisation Integrity Show accountability for our decisions and actions Develop and encourage open and honest work practises Take personal responsibility for our actions Deliver on actions we have promised Customer focus Research and fully understand our customers needs Do the ordinary things extraordinary well Go beyond what is expected by every customer Surprise ourselves with how much we can do Skills: Swim Instructor Swim Ireland Swim Teaching Level 1 and 2 Irish Water Safety Swim Instructor First Aid Safeguarding Benefits: Gym and Pool Membership Pension company discounts company events Parking Wellness Programmes