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South Staffordshire Council,
Leisure Services
Relief Water Assistant
Penkridge Leisure Centre
Up to £12.85 per hour (Grade C)
We are looking to recruit to our new Relief Water Assistant post, joining our Swim Academy Team based at Penkridge Leisure Centre as part of South Staffordshire Swim Academy.
You should have a passion for swimming as you will be required to assist and deliver safe, fun and effective lessons to children from 3yrs to adults (where appropriately qualified) following the STA International Learn to Swim programme, under the supervision of a qualified Swim Teacher. You must have good communications skills with an ability to work with children from 3yrs through to adult learners.
Thinking of a career change or looking to get into Swimming Teaching? This post could be an ideal first step for you!
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Benefits To You
- Career progression with access to in-house subsidised Swim Teacher Courses and access to Lifeguard courses (not subsidised) to further enhance your skills and training dependant on current qualifications
- Free staff Car Parking
- Subsidised Leisure Centre Membership
- Career Average Pension Scheme
Requirements:
- No Formal Experience Or Qualifications Required
You must be a competent swimmer and be willing to hold STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers or NRASTC (RLSS). In house training will be given for this if you do not currently hold either of these qualifications.
Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) is acceptable for this post.
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This post has been identified as one requiring checks for possible criminal background. An enhanced disclosure check will be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service and this, or any other, offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance.
Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2026
Interview Date: Week Commencing 17th August 2026 at Penkridge Leisure Centre
For more information about the role and how to apply please visit https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/find-a-job/current-vacancies.cfm
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