Assistant Swimming Instructor

Enable; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,797 - 33,269; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Swimming Instructor to deliver swimming lessons to children aged 5-15 and women aged 16+. The role is based at Burntwood School in London, ensuring participant safety and adherence to Swim England guidelines. Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining registers, and communicating with the Active Communities team. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a Swimming Teaching qualification, and be committed to professional development. This part-time position offers a rewarding experience in enhancing community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 5-15 and women aged 16+.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings during term time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons for diverse age groups.
• Ensure safety during sessions.
• Maintain registers and update skill progression.
• Plan and evaluate lessons independently.
• Communicate effectively with team members about sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage participant behavior

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to develop training programs

Sound knowledge of Swim England curriculum

Education

SEQ Level 1 and Level 2 Swimming Teaching qualification

Tools

Soakly teaching App

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Swim Instructor to join our Active Communities team at Enable! This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our team providing a locally available way for children aged between 5‑15 and Women 16+, to learn and develop their swimming skills. The aim of the programme is to help participants learn and improve their swimming skills for an affordable price in an inclusive space. Once finished with all levels, participants will be advised to move onto local swimming clubs or competitive swimming.

About Us

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community. At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best.

Reports to

Active Communities Manager

Based

Burntwood School – Burntwood Ln, London SW17 0AQ

Salary

£21.63 (£24.15 inclusive of A/L)

Contract

Casual

Work Arrangement

On‑Site (Saturday availability required)

DBS

Enhanced

Role Overview

Responsible to the Active Communities Team for delivering swimming lessons, following Swim England guidelines and updating registers and swimming levels on Soakly teaching App/Desktop. The lessons are for 5‑15‑year‑olds of varying abilities and women aged 16+ based at Burntwood School in Wandsworth. Work with other swimming staff and Lifeguards to set up, take down and maintain Enable Leisure and Sport’s equipment and deliver an enjoyable swimming experience for the participants.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of children and women in the pool and on pool side.
• Independently plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate a series of swimming lessons whilst following Swim England guidelines on the Soakly teaching App.
• Work with a swimming assistant during swimming sessions, taking turns teaching on poolside and in the pool to assist lower-level swimmers.
• Provide regular communications to the responsible Active Communities team member with details of the sessions, highlighting any challenges and successes.
• Maintain registers and update skill progression for each participant weekly on Soakly Teachers app.
• Maintain GDPR standards ensuring no participant data is left out and is stored securely.
• Adhere to the Enable Leisure and Culture’s human resources policies.
• Commit to evening work in term time.
• Comply with Health & Safety legislation to ensure safe working practices of all staff, public and contractors in the working environment, in accordance with Enable Leisure & Culture and the venue’s safety arrangements, policies and codes.
• Be committed to professional development by identifying any training that will assist the role.
• Understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children’s Act 2004 in relation to safeguarding children and young people and ensure the appropriate member of staff is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to converse with key people (including colleagues, children, young people, other organisations and the public).
• Ability to manage behaviour of participants to ensure sessions are enjoyable and inclusive.
• Ability to contribute to the development of training programmes and sessions for groups.
• Excellent organisational skills to keep up with admin related tasks such as Soakly registers and swimmer levels.
• Hold a SEQ Level 1 and Level 2 Swimming Teaching qualification.
• Have a sound knowledge of the Swim England curriculum.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people and its relevance to the role of swimming Teacher/Coach, demonstrating integrity always and a willingness to attend training as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.

If this role is not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable, then we encourage you to get in touch today on [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other

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