Job Opportunities

Organisation:  Carmarthenshire County Council

Section:  School Sports Centres

Number of vacancies:  1

Contract type:  Permanent Part Time

Location:  Carmarthen

Grade:  Grade E

Salary:  £24,294 – £27,334

Hourly Rate :  £12.59 – £14.16

Contract Hours;  7

Come and join our team                                                                            

If you have a passion for Swimming, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a positive impact, we want you to join our team. We can provide opportunities for Training and continuing education to support your growth as a swimming instructor. 

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Sport & Leisure Section’s ambition is to improve wellbeing through inspiring our population to be active for life. We will create an active Carmarthenshire and establish ourselves as the most successful and trusted service in the UK.

We are committed to having a positive impact on people’s health, fitness, physical literacy as well as providing facilities, opportunities and services that people enjoy and would recommend. We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and energetic individuals to join our team. If that’s you, why not help us make a difference?

Job Description:  Senior Swim Teacher – Carmarthenshire County Council (tal.net)

DBS level:  An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level – Verbal:  Level 3 – You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date:  28/07/2024, 23:55 

The Rewards 

We offer an excellent benefits package including: 

• Competitive salary 
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression 
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies 

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve.  We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. 

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system.  If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: [email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.

SPORTS ASSISTANTS / LIFEGUARDS

SCP 1WNP

£22,734 per annum

Are you a strong swimmer with a passion for customer service? If so then Wales National Pool Swansea would love you to come and join our team!

An NPLQ/NARS pool qualification is desirable but we will provide the appropriate opportunity to qualify for the right person for a full time position.

You will be required to demonstrate swimming ability and aptitude as part of the interview process.

Benefits of working for Wales National Pool Swansea, the National Aquatic Centre for Wales include, free gym and swim use, free parking, a generous pension scheme and a minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum (increases with length of service and is pro-rata for part time staff).

Full Time, Part Time and Relief positions available.

Sports Assistants/Lifeguards are required to work on a shift rota, which will includes regular morning, evening, daytime, weekend and Bank Holidays shifts.

The position requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

Please note we do not accept CV’s and application packs can be downloaded from our website:

About Us – Swansea Bay Sports Park

To give yourself the best opportunity, we’d love to know more about you so please give is as much information as you can on the pages “Further information in support of your application.”

To arrange an informal discussion please contact Jonah Millar: [email protected]

All applications should be returned to [email protected] subject headed “private and confidential Sports Assistant Application” and marked “for the attention of the Administration Assistant” or mailed/hand delivered to:

Wales National Pool Swansea, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QG

Closing Date: 31st July 2024

RELIEF RECEPTIONIST

Zero hour contract

Salary: £11.78 per hour

Wales National Pool Swansea are looking for friendly customer focussed Receptionists to add to our dynamic team.

Within this role you will assist in the efficient, effective and economic delivery of reception membership and booking services within the facility in order to fulfil the requirements of the Wales National Pool.

Excellent customer care skills and sales experience are a must and the ideal candidate should have proven administrative skills, be computer literate with good keyboard skills, and have experience of working with members of the public in a customer-orientated environment.

Receptionists are required to work on a shift rota, which will include regular early morning, evening, weekend and Bank Holidays.

Please contact the recruitment team for an informal discussion, and application form on 01792 513596.

The position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date: 22.00 Wednesday 31^st July 2024.

Application packs are available from the Wales National Pool Swansea, Sketty Lane, Swansea SA2 8QG

Tel: 01792 513513

Email [email protected] or can be downloaded

Jobs – Swansea Bay Sports Park

CV’s are not accepted, completed applications should be returned marked ‘Private and Confidential’ for the attention of [email protected].

RELIEF AQUACISE INSTRUCTOR

Zero hour contract

Relief: £19.28 p/h fixed rate (SCP 31) + holiday pay

We are looking for Relief Aquacise Instructors to add to our dynamic team to assist with holiday and sickness cover.

The successful candidates will become part of a professional and fun loving Aqua School team and within this rewarding role, will assist in the efficient, effective and economic delivery of the popular Aqua School programme at Wales National Pool Swansea.

 Level 2 Fitness Instructing (Aqua) qualification/ Water Fitness Instructor qualification is essential.

Relief applicants need to have availability to pick up one to two shifts per month.

Please note posts are subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

For an informal discussion about the posts/training opportunities, please contact Toni-Lee Lambert on 01792 606751.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday August 11th, 2024

Application packs are available via Reception on 01792 513513 or email: [email protected]

Completed applications to be marked Private and Confidential and marked for the attention of Administration Assistant, Wales National Pool Swansea, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QG.