Swimming Teacher

Serco Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure services provider in Birmingham is seeking a Swimming Instructor. You will plan and deliver swimming lessons, ensuring safety and promoting healthy lifestyles in a fun environment. The role requires a STA Award in Teaching Swimming or Swim England Level 2. Excellent customer service skills are essential and a passion for engaging with diverse communities is desired. Competitive hourly rate of up to £15.88 with flexible part-time hours.

Benefits

21 days holidays plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Mentoring and development opportunities

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• You will need to hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England Level 2.
• Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ or RLSS UK NRASTC is advantageous but not essential.
• Good at dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to suit each swimmer in the class.
• Ensure safe provision and correct use of all equipment.
• Identify participants' abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential.

Skills

Strong swimmer

Excellent customer service

Enthusiasm

Team player

Education

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

Tools

RLSS UK NPLQ or NRASTC

Job description

Overview

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.

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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

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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 backgrounds.
• 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
  Here you\'ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we\'re proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.Because this is a place for you
  Our people are integral to everything we do. That\'s why our benefits are designed to put you first:

• 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 a wide range of 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 the nature 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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