Trainee Swimming Teacher

Serco Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Serco Limited seeks passionate individuals to join as Swimming Teachers at Market Drayton Leisure Centre. This flexible, part-time role offers comprehensive training and qualifications, along with excellent benefits and the chance to impact the community through swimming. Enjoy free membership and professional development as you help others gain confidence in the water.

Benefits

Free membership at the Centre plus discounted classes

Free safeguarding training and DBS check

Excellent development and training opportunities

6% employer-matched pension contribution

Up to 22 days annual leave (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends from April.
• Training will be provided to achieve necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, fun, and progressive swimming lessons.
• Interact with customers of all ages, promoting enjoyment and progression in swimming.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Passion for Swimming

Enthusiasm

Education

Lifesaving Qualification (NRASTC or NPLQ)

Job description

Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust's Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust's employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 if they have any additional queries, requirements, or need extra time to submit an application. Applicants should be aware that, in line with company policy, employees will undergo a DBS check where appropriate.

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Location:

Market Drayton Leisure Centre, TF9 1JT

Salary:

Up to £16.51 per hour + Excellent benefits

Available Working Hours:

Part-time & casual hours including day, evening, and weekend work.

Are you passionate about swimming? Are you naturally caring and supportive? If so, we may have an exciting opportunity for you.

Here at Shropshire Community Leisure Trust, our goal is to get more people active by providing affordable, safe, and enjoyable lessons for all. We are currently looking to train a new cohort of Swimming Teachers to expand our programs and ensure access for everyone, regardless of ability or background. If you're interested in starting a Swimming Teacher career and obtaining your qualification through our upcoming course (dates TBC), you must be available to attend all 5 consecutive days.

We follow the proven Swim England learn-to-swim framework, developing confidence in swimmers through fun and enjoyable lessons. Many of our swimmers have progressed to competitive swimming and even representing our country.

As a swimming teacher, you'll deliver safe, fun, and progressive lessons, embodying our mentality of fostering careers and personal development. We offer flexible contracts tailored to your commitments, cover your safeguarding and DBS checks, and provide insurance coverage. Working with us also grants access to all our leisure centres and ongoing training opportunities.

All teachers receive a free membership for themselves and a friend or family member, reflecting our shared passion for leisure and excellent service.

Role Responsibilities

As a swimming teacher, you'll interact extensively with customers, utilizing your communication and customer service skills to support individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Passion for swimming and delivering quality service are essential, along with motivation and organizational skills to provide safe, enjoyable, and progressive lessons. Enthusiasm is key; we will provide the necessary training and qualification.

You must be available to work evenings and weekends from April and willing to complete a lifesaving qualification (NRASTC or NPLQ).

This role requires a DBS check.

Benefits

• Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted classes and facilities
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• 6% employer-matched pension contribution
• Up to 22 days annual leave (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays
• Access to all Leisure Benefits Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)

Why Choose Serco

Engage in meaningful work that promotes health and happiness through swimming. Progress into aquatics coordination or other management roles across our 55 facilities. Experience the satisfaction of helping the community develop essential skills, supported by ongoing training and development opportunities.