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Swim Teacher
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £25 per hour
Hours: Monday and Friday: 15:30 - 18:30, Wednesday: 16:00 - 18:30, Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
Contract Type: Zero hours
The School is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.
Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
The Role
To assist the Sports Centre Manager in providing, maintaining, and developing the service of a learn to swim programme in a safe teaching environment.
To provide all customers to the Sports Centre, with a friendly and positive experience, through delivering effective swim teaching.
Key Responsibilities
- To deliver the highest possible standards in the teaching of swimming to students of all ages and skill level. Ensuring the safety of the users and compliance with safety legislation and procedures.
- To undertake the instruction of the swimming lessons
- Monitor and maintain the safety and welfare of customers and staff and ensure the correct behaviour and usage of the Sports Centre facilities
- To be proactive and supportive when dealing with Sports Centre customers, being vigilant of their needs and focused on service
- To arrive in sufficient time to ensure equipment is prepared and lessons start promptly, putting away any equipment after use
- To ensure that lessons follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans appropriate to the level of swimmer
- Present and conduct the lessons in an appropriate manner.
- To be a positive role model, creating a fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children to participate in swimming
- Identify participants abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential
- Regularly assess each participants ability and progress and keep accurate records using their teaching tablets
- Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance
- Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming technique
- Organise and supervise assistants and helpers as appropriate
- Ensure all course administration is accurately maintained including, weekly registers, monitoring of performance and recording of certificates gained
- To teach to Swim England standards and maintain current knowledge of governing body programs, policies, and practices
- To attend termly Swimming Academy meetings and any other mandatory training or meeting as required for the post
- To carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager, to ensure the smooth and functional operation of the services offered
Skills and Qualifications
- ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
- STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
- Previous experience in a similar role
- To have a knowledge of the Swim England learn to swim programme
- Experience of teaching pupils in groups of mixed ability and age
- To have a good knowledge of swimming techniques
- To be able to swim competently and confidently
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and empathise with Swimmers of all abilities
- Self-motivation and personal drive
- The ability to deal with pupils and parents and their queries and concerns with tact and sensitivity
- Must be reliable and committed
- Ability to work positively within a team, working and supporting colleagues
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of people
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May at midday
Safer Recruitment
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children.
Recruitment Policy
The School’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure is available for your information on the School website.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
