Overview
Are you a passionate, qualified Level 1 or 2 Swimming Teacher looking for a place where you can truly make a difference, feel supported, and feel valued as part of a small team?
At BCSA, we are intentionally not a large, corporate swim school. We are a small team founded on the belief that learning to swim should be a personal, nurturing, and joyful experience for every child. We are seeking like-minded, self-employed teachers to join our team on a part-time basis.
Hours of work: Sundays | 8:30-10:00AM
Duties
- Conduct swimming lessons for individuals and groups across various age ranges and skill levels in line with the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework and BCSA scheme of work.
- Deliver lesson plans tailored to each swimmer's needs and progress
- Demonstrate proper swimming techniques and water safety practices effectively
- Monitor participants during lessons to ensure safety at all times
- Provide constructive feedback to help learners improve their skills and confidence in the water
- Maintain a clean and organised pool area, adhering to health and safety regulations
- Uphold professional standards of behaviour, punctuality, and communication with clients and team members
Essential qualifications, skills and/or experience:
Must hold one of the following qualifications in teaching aquatics (or equivalent):
- Swim England Level 1 or 2 in Teaching Swimming (or formerly ASA Level 1 or 2 in Teaching Aquatics)
- STA Level 2 Award or Certificate in Teaching Swimming
- Level 1 Teachers Welcome: We will happily consider passionate Level 1 teachers who demonstrate the required team ethos and are eager and committed to achieving their Level 2 qualification.
- Proven experience in teaching children, ideally in swimming or related aquatic disciplines.
- A genuine passion for teaching, dedicated to promoting water safety awareness and fostering a lifelong love for the water
- Possession of a recognised water safety qualification is desirable but not essential. This could include the NPLQ, STA Safety Award for Teachers, NRASTAC, or NRASTAC Light.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate learners of all ages and effectively collaborate with a team
- A friendly, patient, collaborative, and professional demeanour suitable for building personal connections with diverse groups of learners and parents
- Flexibility and ability to commit to consistent teaching hours, including weekends or evenings as required.
How to apply:
If you share our passion for swimming and individual care, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to [email protected].
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
