At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach swimming lessons to all ages, ensuring fun and safety in the water.
- Company: Join 1Life, a forward-thinking company enhancing lives through health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a splash by helping others learn to swim and stay safe in the water!
- Qualifications: Must have SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
1Life is a forward thinking lifestyle and management solutions company that engages with people in local communities to enhance lives through health and wellbeing, physical activity, learning and the arts.
Primary objective for the Swimming Teacher will be:
- To deliver group and one to one lessons to a variety of ages and abilities as part of our Learn to Swim Programme, following the Swim England's Learn to Swim Framework.
- To deliver at least 1 crash course during the year within our Learn to Swim Programme.
- To deliver high quality lessons inline with the companies expected standards and schemes of work.
- To deliver the companies internal water safety competencies "Swim Safer, Smarter, Stronger".
- To deliver both in and out of the water, providing explanations and demonstrating appropriate swimming techniques for skill level.
- To carry out continued assessments and update the child's progression via the tablet after each lesson.
- To adhere to all health and safety protocols as stipulated in the company's policies and procedures.
- Must hold a NRASTC qualification and lifeguard own sessions when subject to local NOP/EAP.
- To continue your professional development through various CPDs hosted by the company.
- To maximise the retention of swim school participants through quality standards, motivation and customer care.
- To ensure strong communication links between yourself, swim manager, reception and duty management.
- You will be passionate about always looking for ways to improve our swim lesson programme and better our service to swimmers and customers.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
- SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification.
- SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification or equivalent.
- NPLQ or NRASTC.
Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant:
- Will be able to communicate well with both children and adults in a teaching setting.
- Will be able to gain acceptance and respect from colleagues and customers.
- Will be able to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues and teachers.
- Will be able to meet the demands of the role by having some flexibility in their working hours when required.
The position of Swimming Teacher is classed as a regulated post and therefore requires a DBS Disclosure. It will be necessary for the post holder to be submitted for a DBS check.
Swimming Teacher employer: 1Life Management Solutions Limited
1Life Management Solutions Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Lord Butler Leisure Centre in Saffron Walden. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to health and safety, team members enjoy opportunities for growth while contributing to innovative leisure programmes that enhance community well-being. The supportive culture fosters collaboration and creativity, making it a rewarding place to build a fulfilling career in leisure management.
Contact Details:
1Life Management Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
