Swimming Lesson Coordinator

• Ipswich School
• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG
• Salary: 15.60 per hour
• Hours: 24 hours per week 40 weeks per year*
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 8715

• plan schedule and coordinate swimming lessons for the public and other participants
• manage and support swimming instructors ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to safety standards
• cover swimming teachers during illness or holidays to ensure lessons continue seamlessly
• monitor lesson quality and provide feedback to instructors
• communicate effectively with parents participants staff and management
• maintain accurate records of attendance bookings and certifications
• ensure pool safety protocols Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP) are followed
• report maintenance safety or operational issues promptly to the General Manager
• assist with marketing enrolment and customer service for the swimming programme

• organise continuing professional development and training opportunities for instructors.

This list is not exhaustive and duties may be changed or added to as determined from time to time.

Person specification:

• proven experience in coordinating programmes ideally in swimming sports or education
• strong organisational and administrative skills
• ability to manage a team and communicate effectively with diverse groups
• qualifications: Understanding of swimming instruction and safety standards (Swim England qualifications desirable) - NPLQ NRASTC or equivalent recognised water safety qualification is advantageous
• competency in scheduling record-keeping and basic administrative systems
• highly organised responsible and safety-focused
• friendly approachable and energetic
• strong leadership and communication skills
• passionate about swimming water safety and community engagement.

Hours of work pay and benefits

• youll be part of a supportive professional team delivering a high-quality swimming programme for the public in a well-equipped facility. This position offers the chance to combine organisational skills with a passion for swimming working in a supportive team environment and helping the community enjoy and progress in the sport safely
• this role will be classified as a Support Staff position in the school
• the hourly rate for this post will be 15.60 per hour
• this is a part-time permanent post subject to a 6-month probationary period. You will work for 24 hours per week to be agreed with the successful candidate 40 weeks per year with a 30-minute unpaid break for lunch each day
• statutory holiday pay is calculated and paid termly (currently in April August and December)
• salaries are paid monthly in arrears by BACS on the last working day of each month and hourly rates of pay are reviewed annually in April or September
• in line with workplace pension legislation you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme after 3 months service and you will receive 3x death in service life cover if you join the scheme
• free lunch is provided in the Dining Hall during term time when you are on duty and staff are able to use the schools swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).

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Please note

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.

Ipswich Schools employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the Schools Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out his/her duties the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School he/she must report any concerns to the Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Senior Deputy Head Pastoral for Senior School pupils the Prep Deputy Head for Prep pupils and the Nursery Manager for The Lodge Day Nursery).

Ipswich Schools employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.

Applicants are advised that in the interests of the health and safety of all its pupils and employees Ipswich School operates a No Smoking Policy and employees are expected to comply with the statutory restriction on smoking in public places.