Swimming Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Swimming Teacher at East Manchester Leisure Centre. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives by teaching swimming skills to a diverse range of customers. You'll be responsible for delivering safe and engaging lessons, maintaining a positive atmosphere, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. With competitive pay rates and numerous benefits, including discounted gym memberships and career development opportunities, this position is perfect for those passionate about swimming and teaching. Embrace this opportunity to inspire confidence in the water!

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Learning and development opportunities

Health assurance

Exclusive discounts on villas and ski chalets

Discounts across thousands of retailers

25% off Red Letter Days

20% off GLL spa treatments

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching swimming to various age groups.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and professional poolside service.
• Ensure safety and control of pupils during lessons.
• Record and complete relevant awards for standards.

Skills

Swimming Instruction

Child Protection Knowledge

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

STA Award or Certificate

Swim England Level 2 Qualification

National Rescue Award

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Swimming Teacher Position at East Manchester Leisure Centre

GLL is currently looking for swimming teachers based at East Manchester Leisure Centre. Join us as a swimming teacher and play a key role in developing our customers' swimming skills. This is your chance to deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water – an invaluable life skill.

As an experienced swimming teacher, you’ll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential, taking into account their nature and needs. Swimming teachers draw on their knowledge of practices, progression, and teaching points, applying it effectively. Most of your time will be spent teaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, and from children to adults, with minimal administration involved.

We’re looking for swimming teachers who are approachable, friendly, patient, and capable of building trust, motivating pupils, and encouraging them with praise. You’ll need to be STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified, and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, relevant legislation, and Child Protection Policy is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive image of the Centre by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional poolside service.
• Comply with the ‘Customer Charter’ to maintain standards.
• Ensure the safety and control of pupils during lessons and enforce relevant regulations.
• Encourage pupils to enroll in further courses and short courses.
• Assist with new and re-enrollments as required by the General Manager.
• Follow the Safeguarding Policy, Behaviour Policy, and other relevant procedures.
• Record and complete relevant awards, ensuring standards are met.
• Teach according to the standards set within the product manual for consistency across centres.

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £15.70 per hour
• Learning and development opportunities for career growth
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
• Full-time, permanent position
• Industry-leading pay rates
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and participate in social events
• Exclusive discounts on villas in Portugal and ski chalets in Bulgaria
• Health assurance
• Training with practical and theoretical elements to keep you at the top of your game
• Discounts across thousands of retailers through GLL Extras
• 25% off Red Letter Days and Buy A Gift
• 20% off GLL spa treatments and products