Swimming Teacher - Dean Close Swim School

The Dean Close Foundation; Alstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Alstone is seeking a Swim Teacher to deliver high-quality swimming lessons and ensure a safe environment. Responsibilities include assessing swimmers' needs, supervising groups, and maintaining pool safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in a school pool environment and hold the required qualifications. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience with a School pool or similar environment is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training for Pool Plant Operator and NPLQ.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality lessons in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assess each swimmer’s needs and abilities.
• Keep your work area on poolside tidy.
• Write reports for swimmers and update Swim School managers.
• Assess swimmers based on Swim England Stages.

Skills

Teaching swimming skills

Supervising groups

Education

Pool Plant Operator Certificate

NPLQ qualification

Job description

Overview

Dean Close Foundation are looking for a Swim Teacher for Dean Close School. As a swimming instructor your primary role is teaching people of all ages and abilities to learn or develop swimming skills, technique and confidence in the water. The role requires supporting a safe and secure environment for children, students, staff and visitors to The Dean Close Foundation. Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You'll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality lessons in a safe and nurturing environment.
• You must assess each swimmer’s needs and abilities to the best of your professional experience and work appropriately with them as individuals.
• Keep your work area on poolside tidy; ensuring pool rules are adhered to and always be alert and aware while supervising your group.
• Know your swimmers. Write short reports at the end of each term for every swimmer and regularly update Swim School managers on your groups/individuals; note any issues or changes.
• Assess Ability/Stages. The Dean Close Swim School uses an adapted variation of Swim England Stages. Be aware of these when teaching and assessing swimmers, ensuring that prior to moving a swimmer up a group they have achieved the criteria on numerous occasions before staging up.

Qualifications

• Experience with a School pool or similar environment is preferred.
• Hold a valid Pool Plant Operator Certificate and NPLQ qualification, or be willing to undertake training toward these for the role.

Additional

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and, if reasonable adjustment is needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.