Lead Swimming Teacher (Sunday)

TN United Kingdom; Horley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure center is seeking a Lead Swimming Teacher to deliver high-quality swimming lessons and lead a team of instructors. This role involves ensuring safety, mentoring staff, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and a passion for teaching.

Benefits

Industry-leading pay rates

Discounts across thousands of retailers

Comprehensive pension scheme

Discounted spa treatments and products

Free eye tests and discounted glasses

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experienced swimming teacher with relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to mentor and guide a team.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead swimming lessons while ensuring safety.
• Motivate and develop a team of teachers.
• Monitor pupil attendance and progress.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Child Protection Policy Knowledge

Education

STA Certificate level or Swim England Level 2

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Lead Swimming Teacher - Horley Leisure Centre

GLL is currently looking for a Lead Swimming Teacher based at Horley Leisure Centre to teach on Sundays. Join us as a Swimming Teacher and play a key role in developing our customers' swimming skills and the skills of your team of teachers. This is your chance to deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people confidence in the water – an invaluable life skill.

As an experienced swimming teacher, you’ll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential, taking into account their nature and needs. A Lead Swimming Teacher will draw on their knowledge of practices, progression, and teaching points, applying it effectively while supporting and guiding your team of teachers. There will be some administrative tasks, but most of your time will be spent teaching and leading your team to success.

We’re looking for approachable Swimming Teachers with a friendly, patient nature to build trust, motivate pupils, and encourage progress through praise. You’ll need to be STA Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified, and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, relevant legislation, and Child Protection Policy is essential.

What you will do:

• Maintain a positive image of the Centre by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional poolside service.
• Ensure the safety and control of pupils during lessons and that all relevant regulations are followed.
• Follow the Safeguarding Policy & Behaviour Policy within the Swim School.
• Lead and motivate a team of teachers to deliver lessons consistently according to the product manual.
• Coordinate team teaching, manage registers, group swimmers, and control ratios when on shift.
• Mentor, develop, and guide your team and newly qualified teachers through constructive feedback. Attend teacher meetings and training sessions.
• Monitor pupil attendance and progress, updating records to help pupils achieve relevant awards.
• Assist with enrolments and re-enrolments as required by the General Manager.
• Encourage pupils to enroll in further courses and short courses.

As a leader in the leisure industry, we offer scope to progress your career and a variety of job opportunities.

In return, you will get:

• Industry-leading pay rates
• Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
• A comprehensive pension scheme
• Discounts on Red Letter Days and Buy A Gift
• Discounted spa treatments and products
• Ride to work scheme
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and participate in social events
• Exclusive discounts on villas in Portugal and ski chalets in Bulgaria
• Health assurance
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development, including training with practical and theoretical components.