Swimming Teacher (Parent & Baby qualified) - Brentwood

Virgin Active; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A fitness organization in Brentwood is seeking a part-time swimming instructor to deliver high-quality swim lessons and ensure an exceptional experience for members. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and exceptional communication skills. Flexibility for lessons scheduled around school hours and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• STA level 2 certificate in teaching swimming required.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all poolside activities are delivered to the highest standard.
• Develop creative classes following the Swim England national plan.
• Provide great customer service and personal attention to members.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Customer service experience

Flexibility

Education

STA level 2 certificate in teaching swimming

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

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

Qualifications and requirements include:

• STA level 2 certificate in teaching swimming or Swim England (ASA) level 2 certificate in teaching swimming.
• 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.