Swimming Teacher Level 1

The Independent Schools Council; Oundle; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Independent Schools Council is seeking qualified swim instructors to deliver an engaging programme at our Sport Centre in Oundle. You will prepare equipment and ensure safety provisions before assisting lessons, welcome all participants in a friendly manner, and deliver effective sessions to adults and children of all abilities.

The role requires the ability to instruct participants of varying abilities and to motivate clients; candidates may work towards SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct participants of varying abilities.
• Desire to work towards SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant qualification.
• Committed to safety and providing a positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and ensure safety provisions before lessons.
• Welcome all participants in a friendly manner and deliver sessions.
• Provide engaging, effective swim instruction for adults and children.

Skills

Instructing swimmers

Motivational skills

Safety awareness

Education

SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (or equivalent) candidate

Job description

The Role

Our dedicated team of instructors deliver an engaging swim programme that encourages adults and children of all abilities. The successful individuals will be responsible for preparing equipment and ensuring safety provisions prior to assisting with lessons, welcoming all participants in a friendly manner, and delivering effective sessions. All staff at the Sport Centre provide visitors with a friendly and positive experience.

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to instruct participants of varying abilities and demonstrate the ability to motivate clients. If not already successfully achieved, candidates should have a desire to work towards a SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant qualification (or equivalent).

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer and an overview of the School, please see the Job Description available below.

Hours of work

This role is flexible to meet the needs of the business. Normal working hours in a week are variable and available during Swim School opening hours which are currently weekday (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) evenings and weekend mornings based around School Term Time.

Hourly Rate: £14.58

The School and the Centre

Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.

As well as providing new and improved facilities for the School's pupils, the new Sports Centre facility has been designed to allow increased access to local residents, sports clubs and Schools. After accommodating the educational and social demands of the pupils the School is eager to develop wider access to the Centre and encourages participation by local community in a range of Sports and Leisure activities organised and managed by the Centre's staff.

Our State of the Art Sports Centre offers a wide range of classes, fitness facilities and activities on a commercial basis, as well as numerous courses, children's holiday clubs and organised parties. Our facilities include a 50-metre swimming pool, an 8-court hall, a 70-station fitness suite, a dedicated dance studio and three further multipurpose studios.

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.