This position will be based across Holmfirth Pool and Fitness Centre (HD9 3JL) and Scissett Baths and Fitness Centre (HD8 9HU)
Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) is one of the most progressive Leisure Trusts in the UK and we're very proud of our achievements!
We're continually developing ourselves and we invest heavily in our product and facilities to provide the best possible experience we can for our customers.
We have over 3 million visits per year with an annual turnover more than £15m, with over 17,000 members and over 6,000 people on swimming lessons.
Benefits of a Senior Aquatic and Activity Activator
- 26 days annual leave + 8.5 public holidays, with 5 further days added after 5 years' service with KAL
- Staff & family discounted membership
- Good quality pension
- Wide range of career opportunities
Requirements of a Senior Aquatic and Activity Activator
- Hold the Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification or STA Award and Certificate
- Hold the SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers or achieve/working towards within 6 months of employment.
- Hold the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or have the ability to complete within the first 3 months of employment
- Have work experience or volunteering in a customer facing capacity
- Have recent experience of leading and supervising groups in a variety of aquatic & activity programmes.
- Flexibility with working hours (daytime, evenings and weekends are a must) and the ability to travel to all KAL facilities and across the Kirklees area and at short notice
Responsibilities of a Senior Aquatic and Activity Activator
- Plan, lead, coach, and deliver engaging swimming and activity sessions throughout KAL, following KAL Swim Scheme of Work and Expected Standards.
- Your delivery schedule will be based on business requirements, and as a senior aquatic and activity activator, you will be expected to be a 'roaming' activator, regularly working across all facilities.
- Line management responsibility of workforce within your business area
- Manage administrative responsibilities associated with the post, which include, but are not limited to; continuously updating the GoLearn, Plus 2, and SharePoint systems, as well as contributing to the creation of reports and information documents.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure (DBS) is required for this post. A conviction will not exclude a candidate but will be considered as part of the overall recruitment process.
If you would like to review the full Role Profile for this position, then please email [email protected]
We need to make you aware that anyone who is still in compulsory education (last Friday in June in the school year in which someone reaches their 16th birthday) that there are some restrictions in place per this guide here , as such these roles may not be suitable.
This advert may close earlier than advertised should we receive a high volume of applicants.
KAL Values and SEE Principles will be monitored throughout the recruitment and onboarding process, for more details please visit KAL's Vacancy page.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,655.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you currently work for KAL?
- Have you previously worked for KAL?
Licence/Certification:
- Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification (required)
- SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers (preferred)
- RLSS National Pool Lifeguard (preferred)
Work Location: In person
