Swimming Teacher - Maidenhead, Berkshire Responsible to: Piranhas Manager Position Summary The Swimming Teacher will be part of the Piranhas Swimming Team. They will teach pupils and customers to Piranhas to swim, from non-swimmers to improvers, in our classes, providing fun, safe, and professional lessons that develop and progress individuals into confident swimmers. Hours of Work: Monday, Thursday, Friday 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm Wednesday 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm Saturday 8.00 am – 2.00 pm Contract Type: Zero-hours, term time Duties and Responsibilities To be a role model and create a positive and fun environment to motivate and encourage children to develop their swimming ability and enjoyment of the water To deliver planned lessons in alignment with the schemes of work Assess swimmers’ abilities, give regular and accurate feedback, and provide clear technical instruction Work towards regular class promotions and badges, promoting individual improvement, measured through formative and summative assessment approaches To maintain up-to-date and accurate records of swimmer‘s levels, performance and development Ensuring lessons are tailored appropriately to the level of swimmers and individual needs Have full control over the class and the safe running of lessons in line with specific activity risk assessments, pool rules, swimming teacher legislation, guidance and best practice To ensure good and safe behaviour around the swimming pool and changing rooms from all swimmers Organise and supervise assistants and helpers as appropriate Work alongside the Head of Swimming, Piranhas Manager and Centre Manager, other Swimming Teachers and Lifeguards to ensure that participants are able to swim in a safe environment Attend staff meetings and training sessions as and when necessary Ensure all Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP) are followed as required Report any matters of concern to the Head of Swimming and Piranhas Manager, especially those regarding security, safeguarding and health and safety Work closely with the Head of Swimming to meet and exceed set targets and objectives and to achieve commercial success Person Specification and Qualifications: Essential 18 years of age or over To be able to swim competently and confidently All Swimming Teachers must have achieved, as a minimum, one of the following qualifications: ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching Enthusiastic, positive and energetic attitude Strong technical swimming knowledge Patience and persistence A strong work ethic Ability to differentiate each teaching session Professional, punctual and well-presented A passion and desire to drive the Swim School forward. To lead and manage better processes for the swimming school Desirable NRASTC full/NPLQ Experience working with young children in another environment such as a school