Casual Swim Teacher

The Perse School; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent co-educational school is seeking a Casual Swim Teacher in Cambridge to assist in their learn-to-swim programme. The candidate will deliver high standards of swimming instruction while ensuring safety and providing a positive experience for all customers. Minimum requirements include an ASA or Swim England Level 2 Certificate and experience teaching diverse age groups. This role offers flexibility with hours totaling around 15 per week. Competitive pay at £25.74 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification required is ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to swim competently and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing and maintaining the learn-to-swim programme.
• Deliver high standards of swimming instruction and safety.
• Monitor and maintain customer welfare and behaviour.

Skills

ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching

Knowledge of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme

Experience teaching pupils in groups of mixed ability and age

Knowledge of swimming techniques

Excellent communication skills

Education

ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate

Job description

Casual Swim Teacher

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £25.74 per hour

Vacancy Type: Zero Hour Contract

Hours: Monday and Friday 15:30 - 18:30 Wednesday 16:00 - 18:30 Saturday 09:00 - 12:00 Sunday 09:00 - 12:00

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co‑educational day schools for children aged 3‑18.

They aim to be a leading employer of choice, striving to create a workplace where staff feel proud, respected and motivated. They are committed to providing a competitive salary and benefits scheme, alongside opportunities for personal and professional development to help pupils be happy and successful.

The Role

• Assist the Sports Centre Manager in providing, maintaining and developing the service of a learn‑to‑swim programme in a safe teaching environment.
• Deliver all customers of the Sports Centre a friendly and positive experience through effective swim teaching.

General Duties

• Deliver the highest possible standards in the teaching of swimming to students of all ages and skill levels, ensuring safety and compliance with legislation and procedures.
• Instruction of swimming lessons.
• Monitor and maintain safety and welfare of customers and staff, ensuring correct behaviour and usage of the Sports Centre facilities.
• Be proactive and supportive when dealing with customers, vigilant of their needs and focused on service.
• Arrive in sufficient time to prepare equipment and start lessons promptly, and put away equipment after use.
• Follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme, plan and deliver lessons, ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and appropriate lesson plans.
• Present and conduct lessons in an appropriate manner.
• Be a positive role model, creating a fun environment to motivate and encourage children to participate.
• Identify participants' abilities, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
• Regularly assess each participant’s ability and progress, keeping accurate records on teaching tablets.
• Correct faults in swimming techniques and suggest ways to improve performance.
• Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming technique.
• Organise and supervise assistants and helpers as appropriate.
• Ensure all course administration is accurately maintained, including weekly registers, monitoring performance and recording certificates earned.
• Teach to Swim England standards and maintain current knowledge of governing body programs, policies and practices.
• Attend termly Swimming Academy meetings and other mandatory training or meetings as required.
• Carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager to ensure the smooth operation of services offered.

Skills and Qualifications

• All Swimming Teachers must have achieved, as a minimum, one of the following qualifications: ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching, STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching, or previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme.
• Experience teaching pupils in groups of mixed ability and age.
• Knowledge of swimming techniques.
• Ability to swim competently and confidently.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and empathise with swimmers of all abilities.
• Self‑motivation and personal drive.
• Ability to deal with pupils, parents and their queries and concerns with tact and sensitivity.
• Reliability and commitment.
• Ability to work positively within a team, supporting colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of people.
• Polite and helpful attitude.
• An open, honest and confident personality.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in unexpected or emergency situations.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.