Learn to Swim Team Leader. Job in Coventry Education & Training Jobs

We Are Swim; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing, industry-leading company dedicated to transforming lives through swimming. As a Team Leader, you'll supervise lessons, deliver exceptional customer care, and engage with children and families. This role offers full training and opportunities for personal development, making it perfect for those passionate about swimming and teaching. With a focus on high standards and customer experience, you'll play a key role in helping children reach their swimming potential. If you're energetic and committed to making a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Birthday off

Bright, colorful work kit

Discounts on swimming lessons for family and friends

Recognition schemes and rewards

Monthly training sessions

Qualifications

• Existing qualifications are a bonus; funding for training is provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimming lesson safety and deliver lifesaving and first aid.
• Plan and deliver high-quality swimming lessons for children aged 3-11.
• Engage with customers and maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused

Patience and perseverance

Energetic and passionate personality

Swimming ability

Education

Lifeguard qualification

Teaching swimming qualification

Job description

Our Olympians need you!

Join We Are Swim, the UK's leading premium Learn to Swim experience, at swim@ West Coventry Academy. We are seeking engaging and inspiring individuals to work as Team Leaders within our industry-leading swimming team.

Your main responsibilities will include supervising swimming lesson safety, delivering lifesaving and first aid, and maintaining high standards of customer experience and facilities. You'll support the teaching team, utilize technology to engage customers, and work collaboratively to deliver a premium service. This role involves customer engagement, attending training and team meetings to share best practices.

This position is for weekday evenings and weekends.

If you're passionate about transforming lives through swimming and want to make a difference, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing, industry-leading company. We offer excellent development opportunities to progress into roles such as team leader, mentor, tutor, or assistant manager, and to gain qualifications in teaching swimming to children, babies, and adults.

Full training and qualifications are provided. We value character and personality, so consider changing your life—get in touch today!

Duties

• Provide lifeguard duties during learn-to-swim lessons for children aged 3-11, from non-swimmers to competent swimmers.
• Plan, deliver, and review high-quality, themed lessons for children aged 3-11.
• Deliver exceptional customer care to swimmers and their families both in and out of the water.
• Ensure the safe use, storage, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment.
• Complete and record health and safety checks electronically as assigned by the swim@ manager.
• Maintain the facility's cleanliness and safety at all times.
• Engage in personal development through training, observation, and feedback to uphold high standards.
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging children to reach their swimming potential.
• Assist with customer inquiries, facility tours, driving memberships, and attending team training sessions to share best practices.
• Distribute awards and certificates to celebrate achievements.
• Adhere to all swim@ policies, including safeguarding, equal opportunities, and health and safety, with training provided.

Person Specification

• Funding for training and qualifications is provided; existing qualifications are a bonus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Patience and perseverance to encourage and support learners.
• Energetic, passionate, and hardworking personality.
• Ambition to make a difference in children's lives.
• Reasonable swimming ability.
• Ability to work in an active, energetic environment.
• This role involves keyholder responsibilities.

Employee Benefits

• Birthday off.
• Bright, colorful work kit.
• Discounts on swimming lessons for family and friends.
• Recognition schemes, rewards, and team events.
• Monthly training and collaboration sessions.
• Multiple opportunities for training and qualification.