Swim Instructor - Solihull

Virgin Active; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fitness organization located in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time swimming instructor to promote swimming lessons and create an enjoyable environment for members. The ideal candidate should hold relevant teaching qualifications and possess strong communication skills. Flexibility is required to accommodate varying lesson times, including mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have Swim England/ASA Level 2 in Teaching Swimming or STA Level 2 Certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various manners.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote poolside activities and swimming lessons.
• Develop innovative swimming classes.
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for members.
• Provide personal attention and care to members.
• Track attendance and improvements in fitness.
• Work with management to meet targets.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Customer service experience

Education

Swim England/ASA Level 2 in Teaching Swimming or STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching

Job description

Are you passionate about swimming - someone who's willing to go the extra mile to inspire our members to reach their goals? Your job…

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all poolside activities and scheduled swimming lessons are promoted effectively and delivered to the highest standard, creating an exceptional experience for our members.
• Responsible for developing creative and innovative classes following the Swim England (ASA) national plan for Teaching Swimming.
• Providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all of our members within the pool & surrounding areas.
• Deliver great customer service by providing personal attention and care to all members.
• Accurately complete records for the function to track attendance and improvements in fitness making sure individual, team and department targets are being consistently met.
• Work closely with Swim management to meet and exceed set targets and objectives, help achieve commercial success within the department and wider Club team.
• To be successful, you\'ll need to be flexible, friendly and approachable. You\'ll be ready for an exciting challenge and have the ability to connect with our members and get on well with people from all walks of life.

Qualifications

• Swim England/ASA Level 2 in Teaching Swimming or STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
• Exceptional communication skills and experience in a customer facing environment, able to respond appropriately & professionally to everyone you interact with in all manners, including face to face, over the phone & via email correspondence.

Details

This role is part time. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business; typical lessons take place after school or in the mornings for pre school, as well as weekends, and sporadic 1-2-1 lessons.