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Sports Centre Staff SC109
Applications are invited for the above full time temporary position.
The Organisation:
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation providing comprehensive community-based services to people with intellectual disabilities in the West Dublin area.
We support people with a wide range of support needs across residential settings, day services, supported independent living, job advocacy and vocational training.
Purpose of the Post:
The position will be based at Stewarts Sports Centre and duties will include teaching swimming at various levels from beginner to lengths, Lifeguarding, gym classes, personal training, general cleaning and other duties.
The successful candidate will be required to be flexible to work over 7 days including early morning and late evenings.
Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
Recognised REP’s, Gym Instruction qualification such as ITEC, NCEF, NCEHS or other qualification is desirable.
Understanding, interest and commitment in working in the area of Intellectual Disability.
A Personal Trainer qualification is preferable.
Full or Assistant Swim Teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.
A Pool Lifeguard Qualification would be an advantage.
Current first aid/AED qualification.
Ability to teach a wide range of fitness classes/swim teaching classes.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Have excellent social and inter-personal skills.
Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales. Salary Scale is Clerical Officer, Grade III: €27,145-€44,113 incl LSI per annum.
Campaign Ref: SC109
All queries in relation to this post should be emailed to recruitment@stewartscare.ie
Tuesday: 3rd October 2023
Please include a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.
Applications will be short-listed based on the information supplied.
A panel may be formed, from which future permanent and temporary positions may be filled.
Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Stewarts Care - Job Description
Role
Sports Centre Staff SC109
Duration of post
Temporary 1 Year Full Time
Location
Primarily based in Palmerstown Sports Centre
Reporting Relationship
Sports Centre Manager or nominated person
Job Purpose
The position will be based at Stewarts Sports Centre and duties will include teaching swimming at various levels from beginner to lengths, Lifeguarding, gym classes, personal training, general cleaning and other duties.
The successful candidate will be required to be flexible to work over 7 days including early morning and late evenings.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Teach swimming lessons at various levels from beginner to lengths.
Teach gym classes and provide personal training programmes.
Lifeguarding.
Provide support on reception as required.
Carry out Cleaning Duties as required.
Work with the Adapted Physical Activity (APA) program as required.
Operate the Pool plant room.
Any other duties as required to support efficient operations in the Sports Centre.
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
Recognised REP’s, Gym Instruction qualification such as ITEC, NCEF, NCEHS or other qualification is desirable.
Understanding, interest and commitment in working in the area of Intellectual Disability.
A Personal Trainer qualification is preferable.
Full or Assistant Swim Teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.
A Pool Lifeguard Qualification would be an advantage.
Current first aid/AED qualification.
Ability to teach a wide range of fitness classes/swim teaching classes.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Have excellent social and inter-personal skills.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned
Terms and Conditions of Employment Sports Staff Temporary Full Time SC109
Remuneration
Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales.
Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales. Salary Scale is Clerical Officer, Grade III: €27,145- €44,113 incl LSI per annum.
Annual leave
22 days
Working week
The hours allocated to this post are 35 hours per week. The allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Sports Centre Manager and in accordance with the needs of the service.
Probation
All employees will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months, with an extension if required to 9 months. This probationary period applies to all employees irrespective of their role or type of role.
Garda Vetting
Stewarts will carry out Garda vetting on all new employees. An employee will not take up employment with the organisation until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the organisation is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to the Service Users and employees.
References
Stewarts will seek up to two written references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisation with which the candidate has been associated. Stewarts reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.