Swim School Teacher in Haverfordwest

GLL is currently looking for Swimming Teachers based at Finchley Lido Leisure Centre in Barnet. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Swimming Teacher, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than just a Swimming Teacher job, it's a career. As a Swimming Teacher, you will play a key role in developing our customers' swimming skills, delivering safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water – and an invaluable life skill. You will support people to achieve their potential, taking a pupil's nature and needs into account. You will draw on your knowledge of practices, progression, and teaching points and apply it in the most effective way. There will be some administration, but most of your time will be spent teaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, from children to adults. We are looking for Swimming Teachers who are approachable, with a friendly, patient nature to build people's trust, motivate pupils, and encourage with praise. You will need to be STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation will be vital, as will an understanding of Child Protection Policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a good and positive image of the Centre to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional poolside service.
• Comply with the commitments outlined in the 'Customer Charter', ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated.
• Ensure the safety and control of the pupils within the swimming lesson and ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centre's operation are enforced and complied with.
• Actively encourage pupils to enrol on further courses and short courses.
• Assist with new-enrolments and re-enrolments as required by the General Manager.
• Understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure & Behaviour policy contained within the Swim School product.
• Record and complete relevant awards in line with expected standards, ensuring that the levels are obtained.
• Teach to the standard set within the product manual to ensure a consistent approach throughout all the centres.

Qualifications & Requirements

• STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching, Award or Certificate level 2 or Swim England Level 2 qualified.
• Ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation.
• Understanding of Child Protection Policy.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

This is a flexible position. Hours of work will be negotiated in line with the needs of the service; flexible working may be possible. Working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading pay. We offer career development and extensive learning & development support. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn. GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven, and we work to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff-owned organisation, you will have the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business.

• Access to a pension scheme.
• Health Assurance and access to Counselling services.
• Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme.
• Free annual eye tests.
• Discounted nationwide inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner (including GLL Extras).
• GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include:
• The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you.
• Access to team-building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings, etc.
• Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check the Intranet.

About GLL

As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. We also offer flexible and part-time working options where vacancies allow, subject to needs.