Swimming Teacher

Places for People; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage commitment

Pension with employer contributions up

Bonus scheme up to 2%

Annual leave buy/sell option

Healthcare cashback plan

Wellbeing support and EAP

Discounts via Place Rewards

Training and career progression

Recognition programmes

Inclusion and wellbeing focus

Free gym membership

Life Assurance and will writing

Job summary

Places Leisure is part of the Places for People Group, and is seeking a Swimming Teacher to plan and deliver high-quality lessons in line with guidelines and schemes of work. You will use the Digital Register to track attendance, support participants, and supervise staff where needed.

The role requires a UKCC Level 2 qualification and ongoing commitment to maintain training and certifications, with a focus on safe, inclusive, and motivating sessions for all ages.

Qualifications

• UKCC Level 2 Qualification is required.
• Ability to plan swimming lessons in line with NGB guidelines.
• Experience delivering structured lessons or coaching sessions.
• Experience assessing participant ability and recording attendance.
• Maintain the training and qualifications required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality swimming lessons in line with NGB guidelines, lesson plans and schemes of work.
• Create motivating sessions and coach participants to develop skills and confidence.
• Use the Digital Register to record attendance and assess progress.
• Supervise Sport Helpers or Assistants when required and report concerns to management.

Skills

UKCC Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Places Leisure is part of the Places for People Group, we're changing lives by creating active places and healthier people for communities to thrive. As one of the UK's leading Social Enterprises, Places for People believes it's people who make a community, which is why we build homes, deliver services and create opportunities that help communities flourish.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. We're looking for individuals who share our values, do the right thing, support their communities and are motivated to grow. We apply the same philosophy to our colleagues as we do to our communities, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

More about your role

As a Swimming Teacher, you will plan and deliver high-quality swimming lessons in line with NGB guidelines, lesson plans and schemes of work. You'll create motivating sessions, supporting and coaching participants to develop their skills and ability. You'll also use the Digital Register to record attendance and assess participants, help set up and put away equipment, supervise Sport Helpers or Assistants where required, and report any concerns or anomalies to management.

Essential criteria

• UKCC Level 2 Qualification.
• Ability to plan swimming lessons in line with NGB guidelines.
• Experience of delivering structured lessons or coaching sessions using lesson plans and schemes of work.
• Experience of assessing participant ability and recording attendance or progress.
• Ability to maintain the training and qualifications required for the role.

More about you

You'll have a positive, customer-focused approach and enjoy helping people develop their swimming skills and confidence. You'll be able to plan and deliver motivating lessons while supporting and advising participants throughout their sessions. You'll take responsibility for maintaining the training and qualifications required for your role and for supervising Sport Helpers or Assistants when they are under your direct control. This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure.

Benefits (casual roles will vary)

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• We pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues up to 2%
• Option to buy or sell annual leave days
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
• Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms
• Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence