Swimming Teacher

Wiltshire Career Site; Durrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% market supplement

Casual work with no fixed hours

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Swimming Teacher to join the Aquatic team on a casual, flexible basis. Roles are as-needed with no fixed hours, teaching children in leisure settings and promoting safe, enjoyable classes.

Salary ranges from £16.89 to £18.04 per hour, plus a 10% market supplement. Prior Swim England Level 2 or equivalent qualification is preferred; Level 1 with progression may be considered.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Swim England swimming teacher qualification or equivalent.
• Experience teaching children in a leisure environment.
• If not Level 2, must be booked onto a Level 2 course.
• Able to keep children and vulnerable adults safe; good communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming classes (group or 1-1) as part of a programme.
• Ensure safety and well-being of participants.
• Inspire health and well-being in the community through swimming.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 2 Swim England qualification

Level 1 Swim England qualification

Job description

Salary:£16.89 - £18.04 per hour (Plus 10% market supplement)

Hours per week:0 hours

Interview date:To be confirmed following shortlisting

Rolling advert:We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Leisure Services – Inspiring Members to Live Active Lives

If you're all about flexibility and prefer the freedom to work on specific days or cover short-term assignments, this is the role for you.

Are you passionate about swimming and skilled at motivating others? Consider joining our dedicated Aquatic team, who are committed to making our community healthier and reducing health differences.

Our Swimming Teachers are a vital part of our team. They teach safe, fun, effective and enjoyable classes as part of a swimming programme or 1-1 tuition environments.

With a level 2 or above Swim England swimming teacher qualification or equivalent, you should have experience of teaching children within a leisure environment. If you do not hold a level 2 or above Swim England swimming teacher qualification may be considered for the postif you hold a minimum of a level 1 qualification and can evidence that you are booked onto a level 2 course to complete your qualification.

If you care about keeping kids and vulnerable adults safe, and you're good at communicating and staying organised, we'd love to have you on our team. Let's work together to inspire health and well-being in our community through swimming!

As a casual worker, you'll have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You are not obligated to be available, and the Council is not obliged to offer you work.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

This position comes with a 10% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Luke Vaughan, Centre Manager via email here.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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