Casual Swimming Teacher

Stroud District Council; Stroud; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Stroud District Council is seeking a Casual Swimming Teacher to deliver Learn to Swim sessions and help participants build confidence in the water. You will join Active Lifestyles Stroud and work alongside a friendly team.

Weekend and evening work may be required. The role offers a supportive environment with safeguarding practices and opportunities to pursue ASA Level 2 and NPLQ if not already held.

Formación

• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work with people of all ages and abilities.
• Organised and able to manage own workload.
• Willing to work towards ASA Level 2 and NPLQ if not held.
• Basic IT skills and experience working with the public.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons and coaching sessions.
• Support the Learn to Swim programme and help participants achieve goals.
• Provide excellent customer service and a welcoming environment.
• Assist with duties including lifeguarding, administration and cleaning.
• Maintain health and safety standards and respond to emergencies.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Customer service

People skills

Organisation

Educación

ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher

NPLQ (optional)

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about swimming and helping others develop their confidence in the water? Active Lifestyles Stroud is looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused Casual Swimming Teachers to support our Learn to Swim programme.

About The Role

As a Casual Swimming Teacher, you will:

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons and coaching sessions.
• Support the Learn to Swim programme and help participants achieve their goals.
• Provide excellent customer service and create a welcoming environment for all users.
• Assist with other operational duties, including lifeguarding, administration, and cleaning when required.
• Play an active role in maintaining health and safety standards and responding to emergency situations.

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Enjoy working with people of all ages and abilities.
• Are organised and able to manage their own workload.
• Are willing to work towards gaining an ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification and National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) if not already held.
• Have basic IT skills and experience working with the public.

Weekend and evening work may be required.

Come and help inspire the next generation of swimmers while becoming part of an active and friendly team.

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits.

A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you'll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring.

We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services.

We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all.

Please be advised that the Council is unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK.

Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It's green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please find out more about Stroud District - The Natural Place.