Level 2 Modern Apprentice (Swimming) (2 Posts)

Job Description

The post is a fixed term apprentice training contract until 30/06/2027.

The Swimming Development Team at West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to recruit Modern Apprentice Swim Teachers.

This role is ideal for motivated young people living in West Dunbartonshire who are looking to develop valuable skills, knowledge, and experience within the sports and education sector.

Successful candidates will work towards:
SVQ Level 2 in Sports Coaching (SCQF Level 6)
Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) (SCQF Level 7)

Throughout the apprenticeship, candidates will receive practical training and support to develop their teaching, coaching, and communication skills within a professional aquatic environment.

We also welcome applications from candidates who already hold the Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) and are looking to further develop their career and experience within the aquatics industry.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or advance a rewarding career in swimming instruction while gaining nationally recognised qualifications. This post has been created from Summer of Sport investment from the Scottish Government and support from West Dunbartonshire Leisure.

If you are aged 16-24 years (or up to age 29, if you are disabled or care experienced), resident within West Dunbartonshire, have 3 National Grade 5's (one to include English) or equivalent or any other relevant qualifications and experience and are a proactive person with an interest in childcare we would like to hear from you.

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Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

The successful candidate will benefit from the following:

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
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