Swimming Teacher and Multi Facility Role

Job Description

This is an incredible opportunity for the enthusiastic individuals to start a career in the leisure industry. Gain industry experience with our team at our world-class facilities in Stirlingshire. You will primarily provide a quality swimming instructional programme for pre-school, school-aged children and adults. You will learn to plan lessons, so that individuals needs can be met, and to enhance their experience and make best progress with each child/adult in the programme. At Active Stirling we have a team-first approach so you will also earn your lifeguarding qualification and some coaching qualifications so you can support operations across The PEAK and gain invaluable experience in multiple environments. Please note, posts will be based at The PEAK and/or at community venues such as high schools including Balfron. Various part time contracts available. All fixed term for 1 year initially.

Requirements

• SSTQ – Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification. •No previous training or qualification is required. We will put the right candidates through the required accredited training courses with a training agreement in place. • If no SSTQ is held then successful candidates will be scheduled to attend an SSTQ course. Provisionally we are looking to run a course on the following dates: • Tuesday 12 January 2027 - 09:00-18:00 • Wednesday 13 January 2027 - 09:30-18:30 • Friday 15 January 2027 - 09:30-18:30 • Saturday 16 January 2027 - 09:00-12:00 • Sunday 17 January 2027 - 09:00-12:00 • Monday 18 January 2027 - 09:30 18:30 • Wednesday 20 January 2027 - 09:30-18:30 • Friday 22 January 2027 - 09:30-18:30 • Saturday 23 January 2027 - 09:00-13:00 • STA Safety Award would be Thursday 28 January 2027 09:00-15:30 • Successful candidates will be given a full year-round contract. • Be able to swim 25 metres (learners who cannot swim 25 metres must be capable of wading, and effecting a rescue, in a pool with a depth no greater than chest height) • Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool.

Responsibilities

• To plan and prepare quality swimming sessions including lesson planning and evaluation. • To support the delivery of membership activities and Holiday Club at The PEAK • Create a great experience for customers and your team members .

The Individual

At Active Stirling we are driven by the desire to improve people’s lives through getting more people, more active, more often. We expect our team to live and breathe our brand values: people centred, ambitious, respect, team spirit and integrity to help our customers and colleagues. This means you’ll be a true team player with a positive attitude joining a team of focused and passionate people where you’ll put people at the heart of what you do making sure a consistent quality service is delivered. As such, you will aim to develop your skills and the service of your business area. You’ll get to work at a great place with excellent learning and development opportunities. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, generous holidays, and free use of our leisure facilities plus free car parking.