Swimming Teacher in Cheadle

Dream Big Sports (part of the LSC Group) is an award-winning not-for-profit physical education, physical activity and school sport provider operating across the Greater Manchester region. We provide sport and educational opportunities, delivered with a social purpose. Our mission is to ignite a passion for physical education, physical activity and sport in the next generation of young people whilst re-investing into greater opportunities for disadvantaged communities.

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated, committed and enthusiastic individual on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality swimming lessons in primary schools. Your role will include:

• Planning and delivering swimming lessons using a variety of techniques to engage and educate children.
• Helping children to develop their swimming ability and reach their full potential through consistent support.
• Teaching water safety skills to children in a fun and inclusive way, ensuring that they understand the importance of staying safe in and around water.
• Using high-quality equipment and following safety standards to ensure lessons are a safe and enjoyable swimming experience.
• Creating a positive and inclusive environment where children feel comfortable and confident to learn.
• Providing regular feedback and evaluations to children and teachers to track progress/celebrate achievements.
• Completing relevant risk assessments and logs to ensure safety of participants.
• Taking appropriate steps to identify and overcome barriers to participation.
• Attending professional development where required for the role.
• Being a positive role model, creating a positive and engaging environment which encourages participation in sport and physical activity.
• Being a brand ambassador, demonstrating our company values.
• Assisting with the promotion of other Dream Big Sports products and services.

To be considered for the role you will need to have the following:

• Strive to deliver high levels of performance at all times.
• Passionate and driven to help improve levels of physical activity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to plan, organise and facilitate high-quality swimming lessons.
• Solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• A team player and demonstrate entrepreneurial qualities.

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for primary school swimming.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering swimming lessons to 5-11 year olds.
• Experience of using IT software.

• ASA Swim England Qualification
• First Aid Certificate
• Safeguarding Qualification
• Current Enhanced DBS Check
• NPLQ (preferred)

• Driving licence and access to own form of transport.
• This job is subject to receipt of DBS and relevant references.

• Internal CPD (equivalent to 50 hours per annum)
• External training, workshops and resources.
• Regular performance reviews.

• Full-time contract of 35 hours per week.
• Competitive salary of £21,000 - £22,000.
• Incentives & performance-related bonuses.
• 20 days annual leave and the opportunity to gain more in addition to bank holidays.
• Mileage expenses paid.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance.
• Free school holiday childcare.
• Company uniform.
• Company tablet.
• Full access to equipment and resources.
• Annual CPD budget.