Swimming Teacher (Summer) in Plymouth

Overview

\"Reporting to the Camp Manager and working alongside a like-minded team of ratio\'d staff, swimming teachers are responsible for planning and delivering safe, structured, fun and active sessions to children aged between 5 and 17 in the school holidays. Swim Teachers need to be able to adapt for varying age and ability levels (children are grouped by age, typically 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-17), focusing on developing water-confidence and basic stroke development. Our programme is all about getting children active so you\'ll be delivering structured, active games and fun activities rather than a learn to swim programme. Safety is our number one priority, and Swim Teachers work closely with Lifeguards to ensure preparation of areas and equipment, management of risk assessments, monitoring of water conditions, and management of incidents. Children and staff must adhere to the Kings Camps\' Swimming Policy, the venue Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan. Staff will be working with groups of mixed ability children, with a maximum of 16 children in the pool and with sessions typically lasting between 30 - 45 minutes. Session times and pool availability will vary, but we typically run sessions between 9.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.\"

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during breaks and swimming sessions, oversee safe use of equipment, and promptly record any incidents.
• Implement behaviour management policies and uphold health and safety standards and procedures.
• Work closely with Lifeguards to prepare areas and equipment, manage risk assessments, monitor water conditions, and respond to incidents.
• Ensure welfare of children is paramount at all times and follow Kings Camps policies and venue procedures.
• Participate in swimming sessions and rotate duties as required, with groups of up to 16 children and session lengths of 30–45 minutes.
• Adhere to scheduled session times between 9.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, with variability depending on pool availability.

Qualifications

• SEQ Level 2 or STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher certification.
• 12+ months\' experience as a swim teacher.
• 6+ months experience working with 5–17-year-olds.
• Desirable: current Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or NRASTC; up-to-date certification (lifeguard qualification optional for this role).
• A collaborative attitude, comfortable with rotating duties and forming positive relationships with children, the venue, parents and staff.
• Knowledge of conducting risk assessments.
• Ability to design, plan and deliver safe, dynamic sessions from poolside.

Why join Kings Camps

• Funded residential opportunities.
• Employee Awards Programme.
• Up to 70% off Paediatric First Aid training.
• £30 reward voucher for referring a friend.
• Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for your own children, siblings or wider family (5-17yrs).
• Excellent locations - some of the best universities and school sports facilities in the UK.
• Market leading training and development.
• Fully funded disclosure for Managerial and Voluntary positions.
• Career development and potential for regular employment with Kings (we always promote from within).
• Opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds.
• Free Kings Camps uniform; Kings Camps is a market-leading not-for-profit organisation offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, getting children and young people active, having fun and learning together.
• Founded in 1991, Kings Camps strives to provide holiday experiences for children in the UK and overseas.