Casual Swim Teacher in Cambridge)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cambridge seeks a Casual Swim Teacher to lead swim programs and ensure a safe and engaging environment. You will deliver high-quality swimming lessons to students of various ages and abilities, maintain safety standards, and develop students' swimming techniques. Qualifications include an ASA/STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming and prior teaching experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay and flexible hours to accommodate personal schedules.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one of the ASA or STA Level 2 Certificates in Swimming Teaching.
• Experience of teaching mixed ability and age groups.
• Knowledge of swimming techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the learn to swim programme.
• Deliver effective swim teaching to a range of customers.
• Ensure safety and compliance with teaching standards.

Skills

Swimming Teaching

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Self-Motivation

Education

ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching

STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching

Previous experience in a similar role

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.

Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Role

• To assist the Sports Centre Manager in providing, maintaining and developing the service of a learn to swim programme in a safe teaching environment.
• To provide all customers to the Sports Centre with a friendly and positive experience, through delivering effective swim teaching.

General Duties

• To deliver the highest possible standards in the teaching of swimming to students of all ages and skill level, ensuring the safety of the users and compliance with safety legislation and procedures.
• To undertake the instruction of swimming lessons.
• To monitor and maintain the safety and welfare of customers and staff and ensure the correct behaviour and usage of the Sports Centre facilities.
• To be proactive and supportive when dealing with Sports Centre customers, being vigilant of their needs and focused on service.
• To arrive in sufficient time to ensure equipment is prepared and lessons start promptly, putting away any equipment after use.
• To ensure that lessons follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans appropriate to the level of swimmer.
• To present and conduct the lessons in an appropriate manner.
• To be a positive role model, creating a fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children to participate in swimming.
• To identify participants' abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential.
• To regularly assess each participants' ability and progress and keep accurate records using our teaching tablets.
• To correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance.
• To provide explanations and demonstrate swimming technique.
• To organise and supervise assistants and helpers as appropriate.
• To ensure all course administration is accurately maintained, including weekly registers, monitoring of performance and recording of certificates gained.
• To teach to Swim England standards and maintain current knowledge of governing body programs, policies and practices.
• To attend termly Swimming Academy meetings and any other mandatory training or meeting as required for the post.
• To carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager, to ensure the smooth and functional operation of the 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
• Previous experience in a similar role

Knowledge of the Swim England learn to swim programme

Experience of 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 and parents and their queries and concerns with tact and sensitivity

Must be reliable and committed

Ability to work positively within a team, working and 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 proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/