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Organisation: University of Nottingham Contract Type: Casual Qualifications: Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Teaching Swimming: SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) Qualification or ASA Level 1 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) Working Hours: Zero hours/casual Location: Nottingham Salary: £12.78 plus holiday pay Closing Date: 19th September 2025 23:59 Job Reference: L1TEACH
The University of Nottingham is looking to recruit Level 1-qualified Swimming Assistants who are willing to assist with teaching group lessons for Juniors (4.5 years and above) and Early Years (6 weeks to 4.5 years).
We work in partnership with Swim England to provide high-quality swimming lessons focused on developing stroke technique and a range of water skills. Cover positions are available, and regular hours will be available next year.
Please be advised that no previous experience of assisting Early years lessons is required:training will be offered on the job.
The University of Nottingham offers a fantastic hourly rate of pay and is committed to ongoing training and development.
* Mondays 16.00-18.30
* Tuesdays 16.00-18.30
* Saturday 9.00-13.00, 9.00-12.15, 12.00-16.00 & 14.00-17.30
* Sundays 9.00-12.30, 9.00-13.00
If you are interested in regular slots, you will need to be able to work from the start of September or as soon as you are successful in the role, until the end of July. The programme breaks for 2 weeks at Christmas, one week at Easter and 5 weeks over the Summer Holidays.
If you would like to continue to work during the holiday periods, we offer holiday lessons so there is plenty of work.
Responsibilities include:
* Assisting in the delivery of high quality and motivational lessons
* Following the direction of Level 2-qualified Swim Teachers
* Offering support to the swimmers and the Level 2-qualified Teacher
* Working in line with Swim England's Learn to Swim programmewith an emphasis on stroke technique
* Supporting the Level 2-qualified Teacher in completing assessments
* Demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm to the University of Nottingham's Learn to Swim programme
* Willingness to learn and develop
Requirements for the role:
* Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification
* Experience in assisting lessonsas a Level 1-qualified Swimming Assistant
* NRASTC or NPLQ qualification is desirable; however, if you do not have either of these qualifications, we will offer you the opportunity to attend a course
* Knowledge of the Swim England Learn to Swim programme
* Positive and professional attitude towards work
How to apply
To apply for this role, please click on the Apply button to be redirected to the University's online application page.
Please ensure that you upload yourCV and a copy of your Swim Teacher qualification. If you also have an NPLQ or NRASTC qualification, please upload that also.
After the closing date, we will contact you with the dates and details for an interview.
This vacancy may require the following qualifications:
* Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)
* Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
* Teaching Swimming: SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) Qualification or ASA Level 1 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF)
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