Swimming Teacher

Serco Limited; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Swimming Instructor at a community-focused leisure center. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and creating a safe, enjoyable environment for swimmers of all ages. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging swimming lessons, ensuring safety standards, and helping participants reach their full potential. With a strong emphasis on personal development and support, this position offers a chance to grow within a fast-growing company dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. If you love swimming and enjoy working with people, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

21 days holidays (pro rata) plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Wide range of training opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Must hold a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England Level 2.
• Strong swimming ability and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver swimming lessons tailored to each swimmer's needs.
• Ensure safety standards and equipment use during lessons.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Customer Service

Team Player

Swimming Skills

Education

STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming

Swim England Level 2

RLSS UK NPLQ or NRASTC

Job description

Location: Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, B14 6ER

Salary: Up to £15.53 per hour + excellent benefits

Casual & Part Time: To cover a mixture of early, late and weekend shifts.

Ready to make an impact?

As a Swimming Instructor joining a friendly and welcoming team at Cocks Moors, 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.

You'll be entrusted to:

• Plan and deliver lessons to suit each swimmer in the class.
• Ensure safe provision and correct use of all equipment.
• Establish and make sure that safety standards are followed in every lesson.
• Identify participants' abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential.
• Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques.
• Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance.

Does this sound like you?
You'll be a great fit for this role if you...

• Hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2.
• Are a 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.
• Have plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile.
• Possess excellent customer service skills and enjoy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Are willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds to enable your team to hit their targets.
• Are a 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: 21 days (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 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 receive 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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