Swimming Manager, Ashford School, Kent

Swimming Manager Ashford School, Kent

Part-time

Purpose

To lead and manage all aspects of Ashford Schools’ community swimming programme including Community Learn to Swim (CLTS) and Primary Learn to Swim (PLTS).

To support the Internal Learn to Swim (ILTS) programme in conjunction with staff at Ashford Prep School.

To work collaboratively with the Director of Swimming on all aspects of facility usage across both School sites

Accountable to

Deputy Head (Operations, Co-curricular and Community Partnerships)

Context of the Role

Ashford School wishes to build on the progress made since 2014 in developing an outstanding swimming programme. The leadership of the Learn to Swim Programmes (Community Learn to Swim, Internal Learn to Swim and Primary School Programme) is critical to the School from a commercial and community partnerships perspective.

 The Swimming Manager leads this activity for the School.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• The CLTS and PLTS programmes, including overseeing all operational, programming, administration, and financial aspects of the Swimming Programme
• Ensure the day-to-day staffing is well organised and coordinated while supporting future appointments and recruitment as necessary.
• Line management of all programme leads and the staff who teach within them
• Coordinating cover for any staff absences across the CLTS and PLTS programmes
• Conducting forecasting and planning for the Swimming Programme, embedding and maximising the use of new application-based software.
• Ensuring the Health & Safety Guidance is adhered to and in place for all swimming programmes.
• Liaising with parents and instructors between sessions.
• Ensuring all concerns of a child safeguarding nature are referred in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with Ashford School’s Safeguarding Policy.
• Complying with the Swim England Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct at all times.
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Person Specification

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a warm and approachable manner towards staff, pupils and visitors.
• Ability to take overall responsibility in sometimes difficult circumstances.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and be part of a team.
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
• Sense of humour.
• Smart appearance (uniform may be provided).
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the swimming lesson programme.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation.
• You will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other pre-employment checks.

Standards of Performance

• To be agreed with Line Manager during PDR process.

Salary

Full time equivalent salary is £30k per annum

Location

Office base available at the Senior School, with regular visits to the swimming pools of both the Senior School and the Prep School

Hours

30 hours per week during term time (including INSET) plus 4 weeks at 10 hours per week during the holidays; the successful candidate will need to remain flexible in their approach to term time hours to ensure the Swimming Programme is fully supported.

Holidays

25 days per annum, pro rata, to be taken in school holidays.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 27 February 2023

To apply, visit: https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/3003991?cid=1567

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.

Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single school could.

Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Ashford School is a member of United Learning Registered Charity No. 1016358