Swim Ulster have registered with AccessNI to assist in the recruitment process for all those involved in swimming. Swim Ulster will not be issuing coaching certificates without completing an AccessNI check to assist in assessing the suitability of a coach to work with young people. By using this checking service Swim Ulster are reassuring parents that those working with their children do not have a known history of harming children. This check should also reassure our coaches that those they are working alongside are to the best of the SU’s knowledge appropriate to work with children.

Statement of non-discrimination

Swim Ulster is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants including those with criminal convictions.  Information about criminal convictions is requested to assist the selection process and will be taken into account only when the conviction is considered relevant to the post. Any disclosure will be seen in the context of the job criteria, the nature of the offence and the responsibility for the care of existing clients\customers and employees. Any information which we receive will be treated confidentially, and will be discussed with the individual before we make a final decision.  After that decision is made the information will be destroyed. The disclosure of a criminal record or other information will not debar you from registration / appointment unless Swim Ulster considers that the conviction renders you unsuitable.  In making this decision Swim Ulster will consider the nature of the offence, how long ago it was committed and what age you were at the time and other factors which may be relevant.