Salford Watersports Centre is a thriving Watersports Activity and Outdoor Education Centre situated in the heart of Salford Quays. The centre is open all year round and offers a huge range of activities, no two days are the same at SWC but here are just a few things that we do:
Provide high quality Outdoor Education experiences to schools and education groups across the northwest and sometimes, overseas!
Deliver fantastic, exciting and great value for money Watersports experiences to a wide range of people and groups, such as Stand-Up Paddleboard and Kayak hire, Children’s birthday parties, corporate team building events, Hen and Stag parties and much, much more!
We run one of the largest Open Water Swimming programmes in the Northwest, offering Open Water Swimming all year round.
Why Join SWC?
At SWC, you will be joining a supportive and friendly team and you’ll get to work in great location right in the heart of Salford Quays / Media City, which offers excellent public transport links right on our doorstep (Metrolink/Bus).
The centre itself is a fantastic modern facility and we pride ourselves of having high quality equipment. The facility provides separate areas for staff including staff changing rooms (toilets and showers) and a staff kitchen. Staff parking is also available.
Our current vacancies are listed below:
How to apply
If you wish to be considered for the below roles and join our team, please send your CV and cover letter to Hollie.Tatlock@Scll.co.uk ensuring you detail how you meet and demonstrate the skills, experience, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the Person Specification.
Please also state within the email which contract / role you will be applying for.
If you would like any further information or to arrange an informal chat with the centre manager, please email your request using the above email address.
Deadline for applications: Friday 14th March 2025
The posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check – currently £44.00. The payment deductions for any employees who need DBS checks will be taken in 2 payments of £22. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £44.00.
We’re looking to appoint several enthusiastic Watersports instructors for our 2025 season!
Our Watersports Activity Instructors primary mission is to deliver high quality, safe, fun and education Watersports coaching to schools, community groups and the members of the public.
As we have a wide range of activities on offer at the centre, our instructors also assist with the delivery of the wider watersports programme such as Open Water Swimming and assisting on some fantastic events that are held at the centre.
The role also includes working alongside the management and facility team, maintaining the site and care of the equipment.
What we need from you
You will be qualified Watersports instructor with at least 1 national governing body coaching qualification and a valid first aid certificate.
There is a Paddlesports Instructor course running at the centre late March / Early April. We have reserved spaces potential instructors who are looking to work for us this year but who haven’t yet got a formal qualification.
If you are interested in this, please email hollie.tatlock@scll.co.uk ASAP for more information, please detail your prior experience if any.
We’re very keen to expand our Freelance Database if you are a qualified instructor with a live DBS, please send over your CV to hollie.tatlock@scll.co.uk
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