At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach swimming lessons and help others develop essential skills in a fun environment.
- Company: Join Leisure Solutions Community Trust, promoting healthy lifestyles in Oxford.
- Benefits: Earn £20-£23 per hour, enjoy free leisure centre membership, and access extensive training.
- Other info: Flexible hours around your schedule with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by teaching swimming to all ages and abilities.
- Qualifications: No prior qualifications needed; just bring your passion for swimming!
The predicted salary is between 20 - 23 £ per hour.
Location: Barton, Leys and Ferry Leisure centres, Oxford
Contract Type: Fixed Part time and Casual
Working Hours: Various hours including school swimming lessons between 9am to 3pm, learn to swim programme 4pm to 6.30pm, Mon to Fri and 9am to 12pm at weekends
Salary: £20 - £23 per hour + Excellent benefits
Are you looking to gain your Swimming Teacher Qualification? At Serco, we're pleased to be recruiting on behalf of Leisure Solutions Community Trust. Leisure Solutions Community Trust encourage active, healthy lifestyles across the local community, providing affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities in a safe, clean, friendly and welcoming space.
Delivering these services relies on an enthusiastic, customer-focused team, and they're now looking for a new cohort of Swimming Teachers to grow our programmes. If you are passionate about ensuring all children and adults have access to affordable lessons no matter their ability or background, this role could be right for you.
Please note: This position is to gain an STA Level 2 Swim teaching qualification and you do not need to hold any qualifications to apply for this.
Our next training course will be taking place at Leys Leisure Centre, and you must be available between 10am to 5pm for all of these dates: 26th - 27th Sept, 3rd - 4th Oct, 10th - 11th Oct and 17th - 18th Oct. 100% attendance is required to successfully complete the qualification. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be offered a selection of fixed part-time or casual Swim Teacher positions across our Oxford sites.
By following the tried and tested Swim England learn to swim framework, we develop the confidence in all of our swimmers through fun and enjoyable lessons. Many of our swimmers have progressed to swim competitively and even to represent our country. Teaching our swimming lessons will see you delivering safe, fun and progressive lessons.
What you'll need to do the role:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Passion about swimming and the service delivered
- Motivational and organisational skills
- Willingness to complete a NRASTC lite qualification and a DBS
- Access to a computer or tablet to complete work on the course
If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like the opportunity to qualify as a Swimming Teacher, then please apply today!
Why Join us:
- Meaningful and vital work: Swimming teaches a skill for life.
- A world of opportunity: Progress into aquatics coordination or other centre management roles.
- Great people: Teaching leads to a sense of accomplishment.
What we offer:
- Holidays: 21 days pro rata plus bank holidays
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, free membership for Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme
- Employee networks: Support inclusion and connection
Let's impact a better future, together. Apply today.
Serco Leisure is one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment: We prioritise your skills and potential, and champion equal opportunities for all.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview.
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Please note, for many of our roles, a DBS check will be required. For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.
Trainee Swimming Teacher - Leisure Solutions Community Trust, Oxford employer: Serco Leisure
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