Swimming Instructor

Education Authority - Northern Ireland

Job Location:

Belfast - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Post: Swimming Instructor

Responsible to:The Principal/Designated Line Manager

Job Purpose To deliver a swimming programme to pupils and/or Teachers in accordance with established school child protection and health and safety regulations.

Main duties and responsibilities

To organise swimming lessons and monitor assess and evaluate all pupils /groups to ensure strategies are appropriate to meet individual needs of SEN pupils.

To implement emergency procedures working as a team with lifeguards evacuating the pool in case of fire or other significant incidents.

Responsible for making sure that the health and safety policy is put in place fully within the swimming pools day-to-day activities.

Carry out ongoing assessments of the general health and safety of the premises report incidents or hazards which could lead to injury.

Awareness of use of pool area staff area and changing rooms to ensure a safe environment. Ensure areas are cleaned to a high standard daily and are maintained throughout the school day.

Ensure safe entry and exit of pupils into and out of pool.

Comply with school policies and procedures including child protection and health and safety regulations.

Report any concerns relating to outside users to the nominated senior member of staff.

To know school health and safety policies and practice including implementation of the Normal Pool Operational Procedures and Emergency Action Procedures.

Ensure all pool users adhere to safety rules and regulations.

Follow school policies including safeguarding procedures and ensure training is kept up to date.

Know how to operate poolside hoist and make sure all users are trained in its use.

To liaise closely with the PE Coordinator in Fleming Fulton School and outside schools.

To prevent accidents and provide adequate control of Health & Safety risk arising from work activities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.
The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.
Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.
In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualification

Must have undertaken and successfully completed training courses provided by either the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) or the Swimming Teachers Association (STA).

Shortlisting by Application Form

Skills / Abilities

Have experience teaching swimming lessons to pupils with special educational needs

Have an understanding knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEN and an awareness of appropriate strategies to use

A working knowledge of health and safety procedures in a pool environment

Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Factor	Essential Criteria	Method of Assessment
Knowledge	Have experience teaching swimming lessons to pupils with special educational needs Have an understanding knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEN and an awareness of appropriate strategies to use A working knowledge of health and safety procedures in a pool environment	Interview
Skills / Abilities	Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration of others Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions Ability to relate well to pupils staff and pool users. Ability to work independently and use initiative Open honest and confident personality Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills Able to problem solve and manage own time effectively An understanding of how SEN students and their staff teams may use the swimming pool Commitment to ensuring an enjoyable and safe experience for all pool users	Interview
Values Orientation	Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the schools values/ethos. You will find information about the schools values/ethos on our school website	Interview

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor	Desirable Criteria	Method of Assessment
Qualifications / Experience	Have experience managing pool attendants.	Shortlisting by Application Form

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.

Further information can be accessed atNI Director the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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Post: Swimming InstructorResponsible to:The Principal/Designated Line ManagerJob Purpose To deliver a swimming programme to pupils and/or Teachers in accordance with established school child protection and health and safety regulations.Main duties and responsibilities To organise swimming lessons an...