Job Purpose:
As part of a large aquatics team, the Swim Teacher will provide successful delivery of Swimming Programmes at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre ensuring these programmes are delivered to the highest standards, in a safe and welcoming environment.
Responsibilities/ Tasks
* Teaching: Teach the National Aquatic Centre academy and school lessons in line with the Swim Ireland Child Learn to Swim syllabus and guidelines. Ensure best practice and delivery is followed when teaching Academy, school and group bookings.
* Customer Service: Ensure customer service is to the highest standard when dealing with queries/concerns.
* Planning and Evaluation: Complete a scheme of work, session plans and evaluations for each class.
* Progress Monitoring: Monitor and record swimmers progress using Oncourse (our customer portal) on a daily/weekly basis.
* Maintenance: Maintain the pool environment, setting up and taking down equipment as required.
Health & Safety
* Adherence to Rules: Ensure that Health and Safety rules and procedures are applied and adhered to at all times.
* Safety Information: Provide accurate and detailed safety information to customers as requested by the Head of Swimming or any member of Management.
* Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that all equipment is in working order and safe for use prior to each session.
* Reporting Concerns: Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Child Protection Officer.
Standards
* Policies and Procedures: Adhere and implement all NAC and Sport Ireland Campus policies & procedures.
* Record Keeping: Keep accurate records in relation to all aspects of work and prepare reports as required.
Technical Responsibilities
* Training and Development: 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, it's 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 employee's job, the Job Description will be amended to reflect this.
Essential Knowledge/Experience
* Swim Teacher Training: Must have swim teacher training or qualification at Level 1 or Level 2.
* Language Skills: Fluent Oral and Written English.
Key Behaviours
* Excellence: Always looking for ways to improve.
* Accept Responsibility: Accept responsibility to drive improvements.
* Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism and have expectations of our own performance and that of others.
* Teamwork: Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
* Positive Approach: Adopt a positive approach to change.
* Respect: Respect Treat others as we would like to be treated.
* Cultural Awareness: Value different cultures and beliefs.
* Communication: Engage in honest and direct communication at all levels in the organisation.
* Integrity: Show accountability for our decisions and actions.
* Customer Focus: Research and fully understand our customers needs.
Skills
* Swim Instructor: Swim Instructor qualifications and experience.
* Swim Ireland Qualifications: Swim Ireland Swim Teaching Level 1 and 2.
* Irish Water Safety: Irish Water Safety qualifications.
* First Aid: First Aid qualifications.
* Safeguarding: Safeguarding qualifications and experience.
Benefits
* Gym and Pool Membership: Access to gym and pool facilities.
* Pension Scheme: Company pension scheme.
* Company Discounts: Various company discounts available.
* Company Events: Regular company events and social activities.
* Parking: On-site parking available.
* Wellness Programmes: Access to wellness programmes and initiatives.