Swimming Teacher - Level 2

Newport Live; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community sports provider in Newport is seeking Level 2 qualified swimming teachers for part-time roles. The position requires teaching swimming lessons as part of the Integrated Swimming Programme, ensuring safety compliance and maintaining records of student progress. Ideal candidates will have relevant coaching experience and a sound knowledge of child protection policies. The role offers flexible hours and benefits including competitive pay, holiday allowance, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Free Newport Live membership

33 days holiday per year

Generous pension scheme

Cafe discount

Employee wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Must have ASA / STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification.
• Relevant coaching experience is essential.
• Knowledge of child protection policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons following the Learn to Swim Wales framework.
• Maintain accurate records of participants' attendance and progress.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Relevant coaching experience

Knowledge of swimming policies

Communication in Welsh

Education

ASA / STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification

Relevant adult and child teaching qualification

Job description

Summary

Posted : 04 Mar 2025

Closing Date : Ongoing recruitment

Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are looking for Level 2 qualified teachers to join us on a part-time basis, to help us ensure that lessons are available for learners of all ages and abilities across our community.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

• Various shifts available that we can build your rota on, even if you are only available for one class per week (see current class vacancies below)
• Opportunities to cover other shifts during times of absence
• Pay starting at £15.23 per hour (equivalent to a full time 37 hour per week salary of £29,303 per annum)
• Free Newport Live membership
• 33 days holiday per year (pro rata)
• Generous pension scheme
• Cafe discount
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee wellbeing programmes

Current Shifts Available :

Saturdays

08 : 00-11 : 45 (3.75 hours) -Active Living Centre

11 : 30-15 : 15 (3.75 hours) -Active Living Centre

Sundays

08 : 00-11 : 15 (3.25 hours) -Active Living Centre

11 : 00-14 : 15 (3.25 hours) -Active Living Centre

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Essential for your application :

• ASA / STA Level 2 Swim Teacherqualification(or those currently on course to complete)
• Relevant coaching experience
• Practical knowledge of the Learn to Swim Wales programme
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection policies in a swimming pool environment
• Experience in organising, planning and delivering structured swimming sessions, whilst adapting to varying needs, abilities, and ages

Beneficial to your application :

• STA / RLSS Lifesaving Teacher qualification
• Relevant adult and child teaching qualification
• Experience working with people with a disability in sport
• Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English)

Role Requirements

Our swimming teachers are pivotal members of the team, delivering and maintaining effective and high-quality swimming lessons for children, young people, and adults, as part of our Integrated Swimming Programme, which is run at both the Regional Pool & Tennis Centre (located in Newport International Sports Village) and the Active Living Centre (located in Newport High School).

Main duties include :

• Teaching swim lessons following the new Learn to Swim Wales teaching framework, as part of the City's Integrated Swimming Programme
• Prepare, implement, and evaluate schemes of work in order to ensure continual development of all swim learners
• Maintain accurate records of all participants, including attendance, attainment, and progress
• Promote swimming and help provide links to relevant aquatic clubs to children and parents who attend the weekly Learn to Swim programme
• Safe preparation of facilities and equipment as required by the Learn to Swim programme, and for checking set-up of facilities and equipment undertaken by Recreation Assistants
• Ensuring safe compliance with all statutory legal requirements, and in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Child Protection Act
• Willingness to assist in organising and delivering swimming galas and events
• Undertake training as / when required as part of the Swimming Development continual development programme
• Attend swim teachers' forums / meetings as and when requested