Casual Swimming Teacher

Canford; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Canford School is seeking a Swimming Teacher to deliver fun and professional swim lessons at the Canford Swim Academy. The role involves supporting the sports center, assessing swimmers, and ensuring a safe environment for all pupils. Applicants should hold ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification and have a passion for teaching children.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching swimming is necessary.
• Previous experience of working with children is essential.
• Flexibility in respect of availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality swimming lessons in accordance with STA guidelines.
• Assess swimmers’ abilities and maintain records of their performance.
• Ensure safety and safeguarding of all swimming lesson pupils.

Skills

Customer care

Swimming ability

Teamwork

Teaching

Flexibility

Trustworthiness

Education

ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

The role of the Swimming teacher is to deliver the Canford Swim Academy lessons in a fun and professional manner, while also adhering to the guidelines set by the STA International Learn to Swim Program. The position will support the sports centre manager and swim academy coordinator in growing the programme and facilitating the progression of all swimmers.

The swim teacher will record individual swimmers learning outcomes, delivering and managing 30 minutes swim lessons for small groups of children.

Duties

Key Responsibilities – Swimming Teacher

• To provide members/customers with a fantastic swimming experience.
• To deliver high quality swimming lessons for small groups and individuals in accordance with STA guidelines and duty of care.
• To be a role model to motivate children to develop their swimming ability and enjoyment within the water
• To guide and teach learners through the outcomes listed in the STA International Learn to Swim Program.
• To assess swimmers’ abilities and give regular and accurate feedback.
• To maintain up to date records of swimmers’ performance and development.
• To support the sports centre manager and swim academy coordinator with the administration and registration of swimmer attendance.
• Helping to ensure swimmer records are kept up to date.
• To ensure all NOP’s and EAP’s are followed as required.
• Facilitate the safety and safeguarding of all swimming lesson pupils within the structured sessions.
• To attend training staff training and meetings as and when necessary.
• To assist in attracting new and retaining existing customers.

Compliance (including H&S)

• Attend all required training relating to Health and Safety legislation. To be support Health & Safety matters relating to the sports centre, staff and facilities ensuring that incidents are reported accurately and within stipulated timescales.
• Attend and complete all necessary safeguarding training as directed by the School.
• To assist with all Fire and Evacuation procedures.
• Ensure that all personal information retained is held in compliance with the School’s Privacy notices and GDPR legislation.

Knowledge / Experience

• ASA/STA Level 2Swimming Teacher Qualification (E)
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or National Rescue Award (D)
• Previous experience of teaching swimming (E)
• Experience of working with children (E)
• Background in swimming (D)
• Excellent customer care skills (E)
• Flexible and keen to learn (E)
• Good team player and ability to work independently (E)
• A friendly, caring and approachable manner (E)
• Trustworthy and reliable (E)
• Willing to undergo further training as required by the position (E)
• Flexibility in respect of availability (E)
• Lives locally (D)

Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.