Swim Teacher - Casual - King Alfred Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Hove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking leisure organization where you can make a difference in the community as a Swim Teacher. This role offers the chance to teach swimming lessons to individuals of all ages and abilities, ensuring they feel supported in achieving their goals. You will receive comprehensive training and enjoy flexible working hours in a fun, busy environment. The company values diversity and inclusivity, striving to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you're passionate about health and fitness and want to contribute positively to your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching swimming to various age groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents regarding children's progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming lessons to children and adults at King Alfred Leisure Centre.
• Ensure customer safety in the swimming pool and supervise activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Education

Level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification

Job description

At Freedom Leisure we can offer a friendly working environment that brings lots of variety every day.

If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Swim Teacher but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their manager and colleagues.

In the role of Swim Teacher, you will deliver swimming lessons at King Alfred Leisure Centre to customers of all ages and abilities ensuring they feel supported and are achieving their goals.

If you want to progress further, we will support this through additional training, both formal and on the job will be key. However, we also appreciate that not everyone wants to ‘move up the ladder’ and that’s absolutely fine with us. What is really important is that you are happy in your work.

At Freedom Leisure we welcome our diverse local community to our centres every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Freedom Leisure, You Matter!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We aim to be the employer of choice within our industry and we strive for this every day.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when needed.

• To teach swimming to children and/or adults as part of the Leisure Centre’s swimming lesson programme, according to qualification, training and experience
• To communicate with the children’s parents/guardians concerning their development, and advise on their progression through the programme
• To assist in the supervision of customers in the swimming pool and surrounds, ensuring their safety and discipline
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine desire to work closely with customers.
• High level of professionalism and integrity, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Level 2 swimming teaching qualification
• Enhanced DBS check

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing Date: 27th May 2025

Salary: up to £17.13 per hour