Swim Teacher
Location: Cambridge
Salary: A GBP 25.75 per hour
Vacancy Type: Zero hours contract
Closing Date: 4th November at midday
The sports centre contains a 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool, a 5 badminton court sized sports hall, and a climbing and bouldering facility.
The facility is used by pupils during the school day and is open to the community during evenings and weekends.
The Perse School is one of the countrys leading independent day schools and registered charity educating over 1720 girls and boys aged 3 : 18. They are a very successful and special school which is both innovative and traditional, ambitious and caring, industrious and fun.
The Role
To assist the Sports Centre Manager in providing, maintaining and developing the service of a learn to swim programme in a safe teaching environment.
To provide all customers to the Sports Centre with a friendly and positive experience, through delivering effective swim teaching.
Working Hours:
* Monday and Friday: 15:30 : 18:30
* Wednesday: 16:00 : 18:30
* Saturday: 09:00 : 12:00
* Sunday: 09:00 : 12:00
Key Responsibilities
* To deliver the highest possible standards in the teaching of swimming to students of all ages and skill level, ensuring the safety of the users and compliance with safety legislation and procedures.
* To undertake the instruction of swimming lessons.
* To monitor and maintain the safety and welfare of customers and staff and ensure the correct behaviour and usage of the Sports Centre facilities.
* To be proactive and supportive when dealing with Sports Centre customers, being vigilant of their needs and focused on service.
* To arrive in sufficient time to ensure equipment is prepared and lessons start promptly, putting away any equipment after use.
* To ensure that lessons follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans appropriate to the level of swimmer.
* To present and conduct the lessons in an appropriate manner.
* To be a positive role model, creating a fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children to participate in swimming.
* To identify participants abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential.
* To regularly assess each participants ability and progress and keep accurate records using their teaching tablets.
* To correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance.
* To provide explanations and demonstrate swimming technique.
* To organise and supervise assistants and helpers as appropriate.
* To ensure all course administration is accurately maintained, including weekly registers, monitoring of performance and recording of certificates gained.
* To teach to Swim England standards and maintain current knowledge of governing body programs, policies and practices.
* To attend termly Swimming Academy meetings and any other mandatory training or meeting as required for the post.
* To carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager, to ensure the smooth and functional operation of the services offered.
Skills and Qualifications
* STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Knowledge of the Swim England learn to swim programme
* Experience of teaching pupils in groups of mixed ability and age
* Knowledge of swimming techniques
All Swimming Teachers must have achieved, as a minimum, one of the following qualifications:
* ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
Desirable:
* Swimming CPDs, Coach Level 1 and 2
* Current and valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
* First Aid at Work certificate
* National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches
* Lifeguard trainer / assessor qualification
* Experience of working independently and as part of a team
* Experience of working within a customer service environment
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