Swimming Teacher

Serco Limited; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 17,027 - 22,744; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership at the Centre

Discounted classes and facilities

Free safeguarding training and DBS check

Development and Training Opportunities

6% employer matched pension contribution

Up to 25 days annual leave + Public Holidays

Life assurance up to 2x base salary

Leisure benefits for employees

Job summary

A community leisure organization in Market Drayton seeks Swimming Teachers to deliver engaging swimming lessons. Candidates should excel in customer service and hold relevant teaching qualifications. Flexible working hours are available based on your schedule, alongside a range of benefits including free centre membership and training opportunities. This role allows for meaningful community engagement and personal development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills are necessary.
• Must hold a valid qualification in Teaching Swimming.
• DBS check is required for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and fun swimming lessons for all customers.
• Provide training through an in-house Aquatic Training Academy.
• Support customers in developing their swimming skills.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Comfortable dealing with people of all ages

Education

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

Tools

RLSS UK NPLQ

STA Safety Award for Teachers

Job description

Location: Market Drayton, TF9 1JT

Contract Type: Casual / Part Time

Working hours: Various hours available between Monday to Sunday

Salary: £12.36 to £16.51 per hour depending on experience + excellent benefits

Here at Shropshire Leisure Community Trust 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. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for Swimming Teachers to join our team.

Overview

By following the tried and tested Swim England learn to swim framework we develop the confidence in all of our swimmers through fun and enjoyable lessons. Many of our swimmers have progressed to swim competitively and even to represent our country.

Responsibilities

Teaching our swimming lessons will see you delivering safe fun and progressive lessons for our baby and pre-school customers. This is also a mindset we take towards our teachers' careers and personal development. We offer flexible teaching hours around your current commitments and provide safeguarding and DBS checks at no cost to you. You will have access to training and development through our in-house Aquatic Training Academy and CPDs, with opportunities to progress into management or other areas in the business. All teachers receive a free centre membership (and one for a friend or family member).

What you’ll need to do the role

• You'll have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• You will need to hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2.

Qualifications & Training

• Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ, RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety Award for Teachers would be advantageous but not essential, as training can be provided free of charge.
• If you do not yet hold the relevant qualifications to teach swimming but want to start a career with us, we have multiple qualified Swimming Teacher Tutors and often run training courses. Submit your application and we will be in touch when a course runs near you.
• This role requires a DBS check.

Why Join us

A place you can make an impact: Swimming not only makes people healthier and happier, it teaches a life skill. As a teacher you will be at the forefront of helping people develop those skills.

A place you can count on: Our swimming teachers are integral to the running of our centres, with opportunities to progress into aquatics coordination or other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.

A place for you: Teaching can bring a great sense of accomplishment as you watch people progress and work with your local community. We support you with ongoing training and development.

What we offer

• Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Up to 25 days annual leave + Public Holidays
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary
• All Leisure Benefits - Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)