Swimming Teacher

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community leisure organization in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Swimming Instructor to deliver engaging lessons and promote swimmer safety. You will need relevant certifications and a passion for customer service. The role offers flexible hours on weekends and comes with excellent benefits, including holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

21 days holidays (pro rata)

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts across retailers

Qualifications

• You must hold a STA Award or Swim England Level 2.
• Strong swimming and excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Training for RLSS UK qualifications can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver swimming lessons tailored to participant ability.
• Ensure the safe provision and correct use of equipment.
• Establish and follow safety standards in every lesson.

Skills

Strong swimmer

Excellent customer service skills

Team player

Enthusiastic demeanor

Education

STA Award / Certificate in Teaching Swimming

Swim England Level 2

Tools

RLSS UK NPLQ

RLSS UK NRASTC

Job description

Job Description

Location: Northfield Leisure Centre, Birmingham B31 2PD

Salary: Upto £15.88 per hour + excellant benefits

Part Time: 7hours per week

Working hours: Every Saturday 8 - 12 and Sunday 8 - 11 (both or 1 shift available)

Ready to make an impact?

As a Swimming Instructor joining a friendly and welcoming team at Ladywood our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day.

You’ll be entrusted to

• Planning and delivering lessons to suit each swimmer in the class
• Ensuring safe provision and correct use of all equipment
• Establishing and making sure that safety standards are followed in every lesson
• Identifying participants’ abilities and encouraging them to reach their full potential
• Providing explanations and demonstrating swimming techniques
• Correcting faults in swimming techniques and identifying ways to improve performance

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you…

• You will need to hold either a STA Award / Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2
• Strong swimmer
• Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ or RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety would be advantageous but not essential, as we can provide the training to complete these courses free of charge.
• Hold plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile
• You’ll have excellent customer service skills and be someone who is happy to deal with people of all ages and back grounds.
• Be willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds to enable your team to hit their targets.
• Team player
• Discover all you need to keep growing

Benefits

• Holidays : 21days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Pension : Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development : A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing : 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts : Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme : Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks : Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity : Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

A little bit about us

At Serco, we’re a fast-growing company, serving governments around the globe. Our work spans sectors including Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport, and Citizen Services. We’re committed to delivering, improving and redesigning public services for the benefit of everyone, guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride.

Our inclusive recruitment process

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We’re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and a Disability Confident Leader, championing fair access to employment and equal opportunities for all. As such we’re open to flexible working arrangements and we’ll make reasonable adjustments from interview through to employment.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to thenature of the role and the security clearance required).

Sometimes we recieve a high volume of applications, which may lead us to close the application period early. To ensure you don't miss out, please apply as soon as possible.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

For help with your application, or to discuss your eligibility, please contact 0345 010 4000.

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