Swimming Teacher with Preschool 3+ - Ongar

Places Leisure Group; Chipping Ongar; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Learning and development

Company pension

Discounts on activities

Job summary

Places Leisure is seeking a friendly Swimming Teacher to join our busy centre. You will inspire learners of all ages, deliver engaging group lessons and one-to-one coaching, and apply best practice in line with the National Plan for Teaching Swimming.

Applicants should hold UKCC Level 2 (Lifesaving qualification optional but advantageous such as NPLQ/NRASTC). We support ongoing development and offer a comprehensive benefits package; work hours include Saturday mornings 08:00–12:00.

Qualifications

• Minimum UKCC Level 2 required for swimming instruction.
• Lifesaving qualification is advantageous (NPLQ or NRASTC).
• Ability to teach groups and individuals across ages.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming to groups and individuals to build confidence and technique.
• Deliver engaging lessons and adapt coaching to ability levels.
• Maintain a safe, friendly, and encouraging learning environment.
• Apply industry best practice and the National Plan for Teaching Swimming.

Skills

Patience

Group instruction

Communication

Education

UKCC Level 2

Lifesaving qualification advantageous (NPLQ/NRASTC)

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Swimming Teacher, at Places Leisure, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best. With your passion for teaching, swimming and excellent class programming and instructing skills, you will be full of enthusiasm whilst engaging with our customers and impressing them with your extensive knowledge and expertise. All of our swimmer development stages are based on the National Plan for Teaching Swimming, and as such, our Swimming Teachers should hold a minimum of UKCC Level 2. It would be advantageous if you hold a Lifesaving Qualification (NPLQ or NRASTC), however, if you are a motivated and driven individual, then with our continuous learning and development opportunities, we would be happy to support you in achieving either of these qualifications.,

• Passionate about helping people of all ages learn to swim or become stronger, faster, or more confident when swimming.
• You will work with customers in groups and sometimes on a one-to-one basis to motivate and instruct them during their lessons.
• You will be a friendly, approachable, and patient individual with the ability to build trust, encourage and motivate your students.
• You will thrive on supporting students to achieve their potential, drawing on your continual knowledge and experience of industry best practice whilst applying teaching skills in the most effective way.
• Always looking to seek out development opportunities and potential ideas to further improve the service we provide.
  We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
• At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities. Work hours Saturday 08:00-12:00