Swimming Teacher (Easter) - Bristol

jobs24.co.uk; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established not-for-profit organization is looking for enthusiastic Swimming Teachers to join their dynamic team. This role involves planning and delivering engaging swimming sessions for children aged 5 to 17, focusing on water confidence and safety. With a commitment to child development, you will create structured, fun activities while ensuring a safe environment. The organization values collaboration and offers excellent training and development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and enjoy working in a vibrant team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Funded residential opportunities

Employee Awards Programme

Discount on Paediatric First Aid training

Referral reward voucher

Discount on Kings Camps places

Excellent locations

Market leading training and development

Free Kings Camps uniform

Qualifications

• Must hold SEQ Level 2 or STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher certification.
• 12+ months' experience as a swim teacher required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver safe, structured swimming sessions for children aged 5-17.
• Ensure child safety and welfare during swimming activities.

Skills

Water Confidence Development

Behaviour Management

Risk Assessment

Session Planning

Communication Skills

Education

SEQ Level 2 or STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher certification

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

Job description

Reporting to the Camp Manager and working alongside a like-minded team of ratio'd staff, swimming teachers are responsible for planning and delivering safe, structured, fun and active sessions to children aged between 5 and 17 in the school holidays. Swim Teachers need to be able to adapt for varying age and ability levels (children are grouped by age, typically 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-17), focusing on developing water-confidence and basic stroke development. Our programme is all about getting children active so you'll be delivering structured, active games and fun activities rather than a learn to swim programme. Safety is our number one priority, and Swim Teachers work closely with Lifeguards to ensure preparation of areas and equipment, management of risk assessments, monitoring of water conditions, and management of incidents. Children and staff must adhere to the Kings Camps' Swimming Policy, the venue Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan. Staff will be working with groups of mixed ability children, with a maximum of 16 children in the pool and with sessions typically lasting between 30 - 45 minutes. Session times and pool availability will vary, but we typically run sessions between 9.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Child safety is our number one priority so you'll ensure that the welfare of children is paramount at all times, supervising children during breaks, participating in swimming sessions, overseeing the safe use of equipment, and promptly recording any incidents. Implementing behaviour management policies, and upholding health and safety standards and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• SEQ Level 2 or STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher certification.
• 12+ months' experience as a swim teacher.
• 6+ months experience working with 5 - 17-year-olds.
• (Desirable) Current Lifeguard Qualification: National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC). We will require up-to-date certification.
• A collaborative attitude, comfortable with rotating duties and forming positive relationships with both children, the venue, parents and staff.
• Knowledge of conducting risk assessments.
• Ability to design, plan and deliver safe, dynamic sessions from poolside.

Are you ready to make a splash in your career? Kings Camps are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Swimming Teachers to join our team. If you have a passion for developing children's water confidence and ensuring a safe aquatic environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Work for Kings Camps?

• Funded residential opportunities.
• Employee Awards Programme.
• Up to 70% off Paediatric First Aid training.
• £30 reward voucher for referring a friend.
• Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for your own children, siblings or wider family (5-17yrs).
• Excellent locations - some of the best universities and school sports facilities in the UK!
• Market leading training and development.
• Fully funded disclosure for Managerial and Voluntary positions.
• Career development and the potential of regular employment with Kings (we always promote from within!).
• Opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds.
• Free Kings Camps uniform.

Kings Camps are a market leading not-for-profit organisation offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, getting children and young people active, having fun and learning together. Founded in 1991, we were inspired by US-style summer camps. We decided that youngsters in the UK would love to experience school holiday camps too, and established a model which meant we could reach even more children through not-for-profit work in the UK and overseas. Our coaches (we call them Red Tops) deliver high quality sports camps with an energy, passion and commitment to child development that we call the Kings Factor.