Swimming Teacher - Various roles

Charter Community Sports Centre; Portsmouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking passionate Swimming Academy Teachers and Assistants to inspire and teach individuals of all ages the vital skill of swimming. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible working hours. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification and a love for working with children. Join a supportive team dedicated to community wellness and personal development, making each lesson a rewarding experience. If you're ready to dive into a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Passion for swimming and experience working with children is essential.
• Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification required for teaching roles.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming following the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework.
• Provide safe, informative, and fun lessons for all ages.

Skills

Swimming Instruction

Teamwork

Communication

Childcare Experience

Education

Swim England Level 2/STA Award

Swim England Level 1/STA Award

Job description

Post Title: Various Swimming Academy roles

Site Location: Charter Community Sports Centre - Portsmouth

Salary: Up to £20 per hour

Contract Type: Casual

Unlock your career and discover the joys of teaching swimming

Would you like a career where every day you make a tangible difference to people’s lives? A career where you not only teach a vital life skill but also nurture confidence and joy in people of all ages?

BH Live is currently recruiting Swimming Academy Teachers, Assistant Swimming Academy Teachers, and Pool Assistants to join our team at Charter Community Sports Centre and The Mountbatten Centre.

Are you aspiring to become a Swim Teacher? Or are you already a Level 2 qualified Swim Teacher looking for a rewarding role as part of a great team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Swim England Level 1/STA Award

If you have this qualification already, we are looking for Assistant Swimming Teachers where you can earn up to £12.21 per hour.

For those with a Swim England Level 2/STA full certificate, BH Live is also recruiting Swimming Teachers to join our Portsmouth sites, with an earning potential of £20 per hour.

Swimming teachers are essential in ensuring people can learn to swim and enjoy the benefits of aquatics throughout their life. Becoming a swim teacher is an enriching journey that promises great satisfaction and the chance to positively impact lives.

Our Swimming Teachers:

1. Complete group records of achievement for each class and take registers at the beginning of lessons.
2. Provide a safe, informative, fun, and productive lesson.
3. Must be fully aware of the Centre's Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Procedures.
4. Uphold the expected standards, behaviours, and values of BH Live.
5. As a Level 2 Swim Teacher, you will teach swimming following the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework.

To be successful you will need:

1. A passion for swimming and experience working with children.
2. To be a team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
3. Ambition for continuous professional development.
4. A Swim England Level 2/STA Award full certificate is required for our Swimming Teacher roles.
5. To be available and able to work unsocial hours including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

In return we offer:

1. Onsite parking (dependent on site and availability).
2. Training and development opportunities.
3. Casual working hours, including weekends, bank holidays, and evenings.
4. Flexible working hours that can fit in around your other commitments.

Please click here to view the job description for more details on the role of a Swimming Teacher.

If you don’t have a level 1 or 2 qualification but are a confident swimmer and are interested in joining our Swimming Academy, we can offer training and you can join our team as a Pool Assistant.

BH Live is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including referencing and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply:

All applications are to be made via our careers site: Current Vacancies

Apply today to develop new skills and give back to your community by helping people to learn a life skill.

About BH Live:

Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London.

BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Driven by a mission to improve communities, BH Live is dedicated to providing inclusive cultural experiences and promoting physical activity for all.

With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health, and wellbeing in the communities it serves.

BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council, and Croydon Council.

We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners, we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.

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