Senior Leisure Assistant/Activity Instructor - Aberfeldy

Breadalbane Community Campus - Aberfeldy

A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential. A Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (or equivalent) is also essential - or to be obtained within 6 months of appointment . A Gym Instructor Level 2 is essential - or to be obtained within 12 months of appointment.

To be a member of the team at Breadalbane Community Campus concerned with the delivery and development of the Children & Young People, Fitness and Wellbeing Programmes on site and in the wider community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Duties

• To lead and direct the ‘front of house’ operational team by example and maintain a constant high profile ‘front of house’ management team presence for staff, customers and key stakeholders through regular planned interaction.
• To undertake the allocation of staffing duties, performance and effectiveness monitoring, work practices and general supervision to ensure the highest standards of safety, service delivery, cleanliness and customer satisfaction
• To attend first aid cases and administer remedial treatment as required
• To assist with the setting out and clearing away of equipment as required

• Organise and deliver a wide range of physical activities across the Children & Young People, Fitness and Wellbeing business streams within Breadalbane Community Campus and the surrounding community
• Carry out administrative duties in connection with the efficient operation of the swimming lesson programme and other activities being delivered
• Contribute to developing programme content for the continued progress of classes across the Children & Young People, Fitness and Wellbeing business streams
• Work with the Duty Management team to manage the swimming lesson programme
• Regularly carry out and record safety checks for equipment and facilities used to deliver programmes
• Work with the Duty Management team to produce material for the marketing and promotion of programmes across Children & Young People, Fitness and Wellbeing business streams
• Assist in the recruitment and development of coaches and instructors
• Work closely with facility-based staff at all levels to ensure the effective operation of the Children & Young People, Fitness and Wellbeing programmes.
• Organisation and preparation for classes taught, including session plans, class lists and booking of facilities
• Arrange appropriate equipment for classes
• Carry out regular audits of class equipment and work with the Duty Management team to manage equipment and arrange repair or replacement when required

• To comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and all supplementary legislation
• To ensure that any defect or damage to the building or items of equipment is reported to management of facilities
• To contribute to the review of safe operating procedures and ensure that they are further developed and fully understood and implemented by all staff
• To ensure programmes are delivered in-line with operational polices and guidelines

• To attend regular staff training sessions, be they held in-house or externally
• Assist in regular in-house or external training for coaches and instructors
• Work with new and less experienced members of staff to assist with their development in line with delivery of programmes in the Children & Young People, Fitness and Wellbeing programmes

• To ensure you are physically fit to carry out your duties at all times
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines
• To carry out other reasonable duties as may be required