Swimming Teacher (Parent & Baby qualified)

Virgin Active (Corporate Account); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fitness provider in Chelmsford seeks a part-time Swimming Instructor to deliver innovative lessons and create an exceptional experience for members. The ideal candidate will hold relevant swimming teaching certificates, possess exceptional communication skills, and be flexible to meet business needs. Responsibilities include promoting swim activities, ensuring safety, and providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• STA Level 2 certificate in teaching swimming required.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Ability to respond professionally in various manners.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver poolside activities and swim lessons.
• Develop creative classes following national swim plans.
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for members.
• Provide personal attention and care to all members.
• Maintain records for attendance and fitness improvements.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Customer service experience

Flexibility

Ability to connect with members

Education

STA Level 2 certificate in teaching swimming

STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching - Baby & Pre-School

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about swimming - someone who\'s willing to go the extra mile to inspire our members to reach their goals?

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all poolside activities and scheduled swim lessons are promoted effectively and delivered to the highest standard, creating an exceptional experience for our members.
• Responsible for developing creative and innovative classes following the Swim England (ASA) national plan for Teaching Swimming.
• Providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all of our members within the pool & surrounding areas.
• Deliver great customer service by providing personal attention and care to all members.
• Accurately complete records for the function to track attendance and improvements in fitness making sure individual, team and department targets are being consistently met.
• Work closely with Swim management to meet and exceed set targets and objectives, help achieve commercial success within the department and wider Club team.

What we can\'t live without

To be successful, you\'ll need to be flexible, friendly and approachable. You\'ll be ready for an exciting challenge and have the ability to connect with our members and get on well with people from all walks of life.

• STA level 2 certificate in teaching swimming or Swim England (ASA) level 2 certificate in teaching swimming.
• Together with; STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching - Baby & Pre-School or Swim England (ASA) Level 2 Teaching Pre-School Swimming
• Exceptional communication skills and experience in a customer facing environment, able to respond appropriately & professionally to everyone you interact with in all manners, including face to face, over the phone & via email correspondence.

Your commitment

This role is part time. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business; typical lessons take place after school or in the mornings for pre school, as well as weekends, and sporadic 1-2-1 lessons.