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Swimming Teacher

Job ref. PRSWIM11

Permanent

£17.76-22.05 per hour

Preston

Contract: Full time

Higher pay rate is achieved by: Referenceable Work History or Experience

Weekly hours: 37.5

The Best Connection are recruiting for a swimming teacher based in Fulwood.

A Swim Teacher is responsible for the safe and student centred delivery of high quality swimming lessons for students of all ages and abilities with a core age group of 3-15 years.

Key Responsibilities;

  • Poolside; delivering safe and high quality swimming lessons appropriate to the level of class and student
  • Preparing activity areas to include the safe setting up/dismantling of equipment and ensuring that all equipment is stored safely and securely when not in use.
  • Planning and delivering a progressive swimming programme
  • Record attendance and assessment results using the poolside tablet during each session
  • Ensure sessions run to time
  • Assisting customers with enquiries in a friendly and effective manner, proactively developing and maintaining high standards of customer care.
  • Working as part of a team to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
  • Following Pool Safety Operating Procedures.
  • Taking occasional responsibility for the induction and development of new members of staff following the check lists provided
  • Meeting the training and development requirements of the job role.
  • Working within the job role description at this level, recognising the standards and professional limitations that this provides, referring to appropriate members of staff for guidance and support
  • To administer First Aid as required.

Other

  • DBS certificate holder or happy to provide information to enable this to be obtained prior to start date
  • Desirably you’ll need a minimum of either SEQ Level 1 Swimming Teaching Assistant or STA Award in Teaching Swimming. Either of these qualifications will start you on the journey to become a swimming instructor, as they focus on communicating with pupils, understanding swimming strokes, planning and delivering lessons, safety and dealing with a wide range of abilities. 
  • Exclusive health insurance after three years for you, your partner, and your children.
  • Free parking
Benefits
  • Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
  • 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Overtime Available
  • Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
  • Training Provided
  • Weekend Work
Preston
Preston, Lancashire

preston@thebestconnection.co.uk
to apply please call 01772201777 or send cv
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