Camp Williams - Casual Swim Support Leader

YMCA Robin Hood Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Newark on Trent is seeking dedicated Swim Support Leaders for their YMCA Camp Williams holiday club. In this role, you will supervise children during swimming sessions, assist them with getting ready, and create fun activities in the pool. Candidates must be over 18, have swimming confidence, and commit during the school holidays. This role is ideal for those needing work during holiday breaks. A Swim England Level 2 certificate is a bonus but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to commit to the role during school holidays.
• Must be over 18 to apply.
• Previous experience in similar activities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during swimming sessions.
• Assist children with getting ready for swimming.
• Create fun and engaging games in the pool.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children.

Skills

Supervision of children

Creating fun activities

Support for swimming

Confidence in water

Communication skills

Education

Swim England Level 2 certificate (bonus)

Job description

Job Advert

Swimming is one of the most popular activities we run at our YMCA Camp Williams school holiday club. We take the children swimming 3 times a week, across 3 different age groups, covering all abilities!

We are looking for dedicated Swim Support Leaders to be with the children during their session in the pool, helping them to get ready before and after the sessions.

Working hours

Working during the school holidays, Monday to Friday, around 15 hours per week, 12pm-3pm each day (with some flexibility!) you will:

• Walk with the children across to the Leisure Centre
• Assist them get ready for swimming if help is required
• Be responsible for your group of children, who will be grouped according to ability.
• Create fun, engaging and safe games and activities to play in the pool to ensure the children have maximum amount of fun
• Be ready to be splashed and get involved with the games in the pool.
• Provide encouragement to reluctant swimmer to get involved where needed.
• Help the children get ready to return to YMCA at the end of the session.

You will be in the pool while the children swim ensuring supervision of children is maintained throughout the session. Safeguarding is of upmost importance to us and you will provide an additional level of oversight and support when needed.

You will need to wear appropriate clothing for the activity – shorts and t-shirt (a YMCA staff t-shirt will be provided to be worn over swimwear so you can be easily identifiable).

There is no requirement to teach the children how to swim as this is a fun activity rather than a lesson. However if you did hold a Swim England Level 2 certificate, this would be a bonus. If you have previous experience of leading similar activities, this would be fantastic. If you will need to be a confident, competent swimmer.

You will need to be able to commit to this role to ensure the safety and well-being of the children at Camp is maintained at all times.

This role would suit you if you are looking for additional work during the school holidays between your studies or other employment that leaves you free during non-term time.

Based from our YMCA Newark & Sherwood Community & Activity Village, you will be based here every day, accompanying the children and Swim Support leaders on the short walk across to the Leisure Centre where we swim.

Please note, you must be over 18 to apply for this role. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.