This is a part-time hybrid role, combining home-based office work with teaching at our swimming lesson venues. The position is 30 hours per week, working Thursday to Sunday, and offers a pro rata salary of £20,500–£21,500 per annum (full-time equivalent salary of £25,625–£26,875 per annum).
A little bit about us...
So, who are we? Water Babies is the largest baby swimming school in the world with international franchises in Ireland, America, Canada, The Netherlands, and China.
We’re made up of a large network of over 50 family-run franchise businesses which began in Yorkshire in 2002 and now teaches in excess of 50,000 babies a week across the globe.
Water Babies is a young and dynamic company that has grown enormously through passion, hard work, determination and professionalism. As you begin training and working for Water Babies, you become part of our family. Everyone who works for us is linked by our strong culture and true sense of belonging. If you want to find out more about us, check out our story on our website.
About the role...
Do you fancy being part of something special?
We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Administrator and Swimming Teacher to help our busy office and pools run ‘swimmingly’ and give a stand-out service to our customers.
This is a hybrid position that will see you mixing your time between our busy office, and any one of our 14 pools across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Ayrshire. This is a "work from home remote office" where you will be connected to your team members by the power of technology. All office equipment will be supplied.
In the Office you will be:
· Maximising opportunities for bookings
· Working towards call targets
· Handling inbound and outbound customer enquiries through our bespoke CRM System
· Delivering friendly, professional and helpful customer service
In the pool you will be:
· Delivering engaging and progressive lessons to 0-6 year olds
· Providing a safe and inspiring environment for children to learn
· Developing supportive and lasting relationships with children and carers
· Providing a platform for children to develop a Lifelong Love of Water
Ideally, you’ll have experience working in a busy office, talking to customers and be a pro at using Microsoft Office.
Experience of teaching is not required for this role, as we will provide all the necessary training required to be a qualified Water Babies and Level 2 Swim Teacher. You should have a love of children and families, and a desire to improve their water confidence, swimming ability, and water safety skills at every stage of development.
This role will require a flexible approach to office or teaching duties as and when required, to suit the needs of the business.
Essential Criteria
· A valid full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required.
· Availability to work Thursday to Sunday, 30 hours per week, throughout the year.
· Willingness and flexibility to travel to any of our pool locations across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Ayrshire when required
· A suitable space for a home office
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the world’s leading baby swim school, join a friendly team and help support our customers and the growth of a family-run business.
So if you’ve got organisational flair, thrive in a team environment and are a brilliant communicator, then we want to hear from you.
Become part of the family. Just email a copy of your CV and a covering letter detailing why this job is the one for you to [email protected] and we’ll be in touch!
We Take Care of Our People
Our diverse group of teachers makes us who we are and we aren't afraid to shout about it. We’ve made it so that Water Babies is the kind of company where you can balance great work with a great life. It doesn’t matter if you’re studying at university, or your children are – we want you for what you can do.
What’s in it for you?
· Competitive pay and part-time hours.
· Flexible locations based on your individual circumstances.
· Strong culture of company support with ongoing training opportunities.
· Family friendly policies.
· Company-wide social activities.
· A rewarding role to be proud of.
· No two days are the same, each day brings a new challenge.
Our promises to you
· We’ll help you make a real difference in the world.
· We’ll inspire you with passion and progress.
· We’ll care for you like family. We’re in this together.
· We’ll make you laugh because we’re awesome!
· We’ll help you become the best “you” possible.
Salary
Annual salary is based on a 30hr working week. Range: £20,500 - £21,500 pa (pro rata)
Training
This role would be subject to successful completion of our world-class teacher training program. This includes an 6-day residential course in England delivered by our amazing senior tutors, a supported online learning package and a schedule of mentored and assessed practical teaching with your local Water Babies team. We’ll be with you through every step of your journey.
How to Apply?
If this sounds like your kind of thing, we would love to hear why you would love to join us as a Water Babies teacher. To apply, simply email a copy of your CV and a covering letter to and we’ll be in touch.
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Apply to: [email protected]
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £25,625.00-£26,875.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence and your own car (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Lothian
