Swimming Teacher (Level 2)

Lampton Leisure; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension scheme

Exclusive discounts

Staff wellbeing perks

Sustainability perks

CPD training

Job summary

Lampton Leisure is seeking a Level 2 Swimming Teacher to deliver lessons to children and adults, following the Swim England frameworks and progression routes from baby to adult classes.

The role involves planning, administration, safeguarding, and occasional water-based support. A background in swimming instruction with Level 2 qualifications is required, and the organization offers a supportive, inclusive environment and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering first class customer service to a diverse client base.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and a comprehensive scheme of work meeting Swim England Frameworks.
• Carry out administrative tasks including lesson plans, schemes of work and class registers; update weekly assessments.
• Uphold GDPR guidelines at all times.
• Set up and tidy equipment across sessions.
• Comply with Swim England Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Refer safeguarding concerns promptly per policy.
• Supervise ASA/Swim England Level 1 Assistant Teachers as needed.
• Be prepared to be in the water to support lessons.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming or STA Level 2 Award

ASA/Swim England Level 1 Teaching Assistant

STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming

Job description

About Lampton Leisure

Lampton Leisure is community with health and wellbeing at our core. We understand everyone’s health journey is unique and personal to them, so we’re proud to offer a suite of fitness and wellbeing facilities for local people with all levels of experience. It is our mission to provide inclusive and safe environments, delivering supportive and expert advice to all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, providing an enjoyable customer experience across all our leisure centres in West London.

Why Join Lampton Leisure?

• Free gym membership


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leaveandPension Scheme


• Exclusive Discounts -save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers


• Staff wellbeing perks -online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and eye care vouchers


• Sustainability Perks -cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme


• Career Growth–CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities

About the Job

As a Level 2 Swimming Teacher, you will prepare and deliver swimming lessons to Children and Adults in the swim school program, ensuring the Swim England Framework are followed at all times. Our successful swim program covers an array of stages starting from adult and baby/toddler, Pre-school 1/2/3 and stage 1-7 and beyond, leading on to our exit pathway of rookie and competitive stages 8,9,10 and adult swim lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and a comprehensive scheme of work that meets the requirements ‘all Swim England Frameworks.


• Carry out all administrative tasks associated with the position, including lesson plans and schemes of work. Ensure all classes registers are taken every lesson and continuous assessment of pupils are update happen each week.


• Ensure upholding all GDPR guidelines at all times.


• Responsible for equipment set-up, organisation throughout the sessions and putting away at the end of the session.


• Comply with the Swim England Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct at all times.


• Ensure all concerns of a child safeguarding nature are referred in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with Safeguarding policy.


• Supervise and mentor ASA/Swim England Level 1 Assistant Swimming Teachers as required.


• Adapt to be in the water where necessary to support the wide range of lesson delivered if needed.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• ASA/Swim England or SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification


• SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming, or STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming and STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming qualification


• Experience of working in a comparable role.


• Experience of delivering first class customer service to a diverse client base.


• Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and procedure, and the ability to exercise these in the workplace.


• Excellent communication skills, including listening, questioning, and delivering effective feedback, and the ability to quickly build trust and rapport with customers, children, their parent, and school officials.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

Important information:

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)