Relief Water Assistant

We are looking to recruit to our new Relief Water Assistant post, joining our Swim Academy Team based at Codsall Leisure Centre as part of South Staffordshire Swim Academy.

You should have a passion for swimming as you will be required to assist and deliver safe, fun and effective lessons to children from 4yrs to adults (where appropriately qualified) following the STA International Learn to Swim programme, under the supervision of a qualified Swim Teacher. You must have good communications skills with an ability to work with children from 4yrs through to adult learners., No formal experience or qualifications required You must be a competent swimmer and be willing to hold STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers or NRASTC (RLSS). In house training will be given for this if you do not currently hold either of these qualifications. Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) is acceptable for this post. This post has been identified as one requiring checks for possible criminal background. An enhanced disclosure check will be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service and this, or any other, offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance.

South Staffordshire Council South Staffordshire Council is an ambitious and progressive council seeking to recruit candidates who can help us realise our ambitions and contribute to the delivery of our Council priorities: a skilled and prosperous district; a safe and sustainable district and a connected district. The council is also pioneering in its approach to become financially self-sustainable by 2020 through the delivery of its Income and Efficiency Plan. At South Staffordshire Council, it's less about what we do; but the impact it will have on our 110,700 residents and 5,516 businesses. Our key ambitions include growing South Staffordshire's economy and helping create more jobs and opportunities for local people.

Hours of work will be on an as and when required basis including late afternoon/ evenings and weekends. Thinking of a career change or looking to get into Swimming Teaching? This post could be an ideal first step for you! Benefits to you

• Career progression with access to in-house subsidised Swim Teacher Courses and access to Lifeguard courses (not subsidised) to further enhance your skills and training dependant on current qualifications
• Free staff Car Parking
• Subsidised Leisure Centre Membership
• Career Average Pension Scheme, We offer a wide range of benefits including; competitive salaries that progress within different grades for the variety of jobs on offer; a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days and increasing with service; 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days; an option to buy up to 10 days additional leave; a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS); a Salary Sacrifice scheme for childcare vouchers and a wide range of flexible working options to fit in around your commitments.