Swim Teacher (Casual)

Horizon Leisure Centres; Havant; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Leisure Centres in Havant is seeking a Casual Swim Teacher to deliver engaging Learn to Swim lessons within a supportive team.

You will follow the Swim School syllabus, prepare lesson plans, assess progress, and provide positive feedback to help every swimmer reach their goals. This role offers flexible hours in a dynamic leisure environment with DBS clearance required and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching within a Learn to Swim Programme.
• Qualified swimming teacher (ASA/STA) to Level 2.
• NPLQ or Teachers Pool Rescue/Pool Safety Qualified.
• Current Child Protection CPD or equivalent.
• Level 2 Parent and Baby qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Swim School Syllabus, maximizing time and space while meeting session needs.
• Prepare lesson plans in line with syllabus to provide high-quality lessons.
• Ensure smooth movement of swimmers through assessment and progression.
• Check and set up equipment; tidy away after sessions.
• Supervise arrivals, departures, and register attendances.
• Monitor class sizes and report issues to Swim Coordinator/Manager.

Skills

Learn to Swim

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

ASA/STA Level 2

CPD: Child Protection

Level 2 Parent & Baby (desirable)

Job description

Job title: Casual Swim Teacher

Hours:0

Location:Havant

Looking for a workplace that ignites your passion, values respect, encourages innovation, and embraces being dynamic? Look no further! This role offers you the opportunity to join a team that believes in empowering its colleagues to unlock their full potential with Horizon.

The Trust:

Horizon Leisure Centres is a leisure trust operating since 1997, with centres in Waterlooville, Havant and Guildford. We are passionate about health and wellbeing and are committed to making an outstanding positive impact on our customers and within our local community. Our mission is to support and inspire our local communities to live healthier and happier lives by providing affordable access to sport and leisure facilities to all.

The Role:

We are looking for a Swim Teacher to join us in transforming our business from 'good' to 'great'! This is a thrilling time for our company, and we need a key team member like you to help us achieve unprecedented success.

What does the role involve?

To deliver a varied programme of swimming lessons within the class framework ensuring customers obtain the maximum benefit in a reasonable timescale, in a safe, fun and stimulating environment.

To promote and support the Swim School to ensure continued attendance of lessons throughout the year.

The team

You’ll be working within our Swim Team working with the Aquatic Team Leader and Aquatic DevelopmentManager.

Your responsibilities:

• Follow the Swim School Syllabus, maximizing the time and space available whilst ensuring the individual and group needs are met every session.
• Prepare appropriate lesson plans in line with syllabus to provide high quality lessons as per STA/ASA guidelines.
• Ensure the smooth movement of swimmers within the programme through continuous assessment.
• Ensure the checking (reporting any defects), set up and put away of equipment securely and tidily after the session.
• Supervise the arrival, departure and handover of the lesson promptly and register all attendances.
• Monitor class sizes and unexpected arrivals and alert the Swim Coordinator/Manager at the earliest opportunity of any problems/queries.
• Complete regular Progress Reports using the electronic tablets on each individual swimmer ensuring they are detailed, positive and constructive.
• Ensure effective communication is used at all times and relevant for all swimmers with regular individual feedback.
• Deal politely with customer comments and complaints, to ensure excellent customer service, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure customers are updated with any promotional materials and information.

Your experience/qualifications:

• Experience of teaching within a Learn to Swim Programme.
• Experience of delivering high levels of customer service.
• Qualified swimming teacher (ASA or STA) to Level 2
• NPLQ or Teachers Pool Rescue/Pool Safety Qualified
• Current Child Protection CPD or equivalent
• Level 2 Parent and Baby qualified (desirable, not essential)

Your skills/competencies:

• Excellent Communication skills for all ages and abilities.
• Energetic and passionate to meet all swimmers needs and goals.
• Able to understand and adapt to the differing needs of individual swimmers.
• Positive and focused attitude to achieving own goals.
• Motivated and approachable.
• Open to new ideas and working practices and ability to embrace change.
• Dynamic team player.

What you can expect from us:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme; you don’t need to have worked in the leisure industry before. We will teach you all you need to know!
• Support from the wider team who have a great deal of combined knowledge and experience and who are eager to help you succeed!
• Variety; no two days is the same!
• An environment that encourages innovation and free thinking, surrounded by really dynamic, empowered individuals.

Interview Process:

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.