Swimming Teacher

Sporting House; Chatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing, industry-leading company dedicated to changing lives through swimming! As a Swimming Teacher, you'll inspire children aged 3-11 to learn to swim in a fun and safe environment. With full training provided, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and progress into leadership roles. This role offers a vibrant work atmosphere, flexible hours, and a chance to make a real difference in your community. If you're passionate about swimming and teaching, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Birthday leave

Bright, colorful work kit

Discounts on swimming lessons

Employee recognition schemes

Monthly staff training

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards Swimming Teacher Qualifications; training provided.
• Energetic, passionate, and hardworking personality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun lessons to children aged 3-11 using swim! resources.
• Provide exceptional customer care to swimmers and their families.
• Assess swimmers continuously and celebrate their progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Energetic Personality

Teaching Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Swimming Teacher Qualifications

Job description

Our Olympians need you!

How would you like to work with swim! – The UK’s leading premium Learn to Swim brand?

We are looking for engaging and inspiring individuals to work as Swimming Teachers and join our industry-leading swimming team, delivered at centres across the UK.

Your primary role will be to plan, deliver, and review high-quality, themed, fun, and safe learn-to-swim lessons for children aged 3-11 years, ensuring excellent customer experience and utilizing premium facilities. You will help change lives by giving every child the opportunity to learn to swim.

As part of your role, you will plan and deliver swimming lessons both in and out of the water, use technology to support and engage customers, and work as part of a team to deliver a premium experience. This includes customer engagement, attending training and team meetings to share best practices and learn from each other.

This role involves weekday evening and weekend hours, with lessons from 1.00 - 8.30 pm on weekdays and 8.00 am - 7.00 pm on weekends.

If you share our passion for changing lives through learning to swim and want to make a difference both in and out of the water, this is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing, industry-leading company. We offer excellent development opportunities to train and teach babies, adults, and progress into roles such as team leader, mentor, tutor, assistant manager, and more!

Full training and qualifications can be provided. We recruit based on character and personality – so change your life and get in touch today!

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun and inspiring lessons to children aged 3-11, from non-swimmers to competent swimmers, using swim! teaching resources.
• Provide exceptional customer care to swimmers and their families.
• Assess swimmers continuously using an online tracking system, follow our awards process, and celebrate their progress.
• Deliver the swim! experience, including showing customers around the centre, driving memberships, and attending regular team meetings to share best practices.
• Support lifeguard duties and assist the venue team as required (training provided).

Person Specification

• Willing to work towards Swimming Teacher Qualifications; fully funded training and qualifications are provided (existing qualifications are a bonus!).
• Energetic, passionate, and hardworking personality.
• Ambitious to change children's lives and make a difference.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service-focused, with a committed approach to quality.
• Perseverance and patience to encourage learners and put them at ease.
• Observant, able to anticipate customer needs.
• Able to work in an active, energetic sporting environment.

Employee Benefits

• Generous annual leave package.
• Birthday leave.
• Bright, colorful work kit.
• Discounts on swimming and gymnastics lessons for family and friends.
• Employee recognition schemes, rewards, and team events.
• Monthly staff training and collaboration.
• Multiple training and qualification opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.