Swim Plus Ltd are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and organised Swimming Teacher to join our learn to swim programme, delivered at our 2 centres Enfield and Barnet. Your primary role will be to teach people of all ages and abilities to develop swimming skills, technique and confidence in the water.
Main Duties:
- To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the Swim England Learn to Swim scheme
- Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly
- Make sure safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake risk assessments
- Identify participants’ abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential
- Plan and deliver sessions appropriate to the level of swimmer
- Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques
- Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance
- To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming
- Set ground rules for each session
- Evaluate sessions and give feedback
- Regularly assess each participant’s ability and progress and arrange for the award of the appropriate certificates using our online portal
- To attend regular meetings with the Coordinator as and when necessary
- To agree to abide by a code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with site policies, including equal opportunities, safeguarding children, health and safety at work, etc.
Skills:
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming
- Good communicator
- The ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers
- Perseverance and patience
- The ability to encourage people and put them at ease
- An understanding of how to differentiate in a teaching session
- Ideally the candidate will hold a valid National Reach Rescue Award / Pool Attendant Qualification or National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
- Professional, punctual and well-organised person responsible for the implementation, development and organisation of swimming classes
- Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings and weekends
Additional Requirements:
Enhanced DBS checked
Level 1 or 2 Swimming Teacher or equivalent
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
