Job title: Schools Swimming Teacher Location: Sir Jason Kenny Leisure Centre Other Bolton centres when required Working Hours: 8 hours minimum, between Monday to Friday all year round, depending on school bookings but can be 9.30am – 11.45am and 1.30pm – 3pm Salary: £16.37 per hour excellent benefits Here at Bolton Community Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people active by providing affordable safe and enjoyable lessons for all and right now we are recruiting for swimming teachers to grow our programmes to ensure we can do just that. If you are passionate about ensuring all children have access to affordable lessons no matter their ability or background this role could be right for you. 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, but this is also a mentality we take towards our teachers' careers and personal development. Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust. What you’ll need to do the role You will have excellent customer service skills and be someone who is happy to deal with people of all ages and back grounds. You will need to hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2. Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ, RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety Award for Teachers would be advantageous but not essential as we can provide the training to complete these courses free of charge. If you do not yet hold the relevant qualifications to teach swimming but you are looking to start a career with us, please do not worry as we have multiple qualified Swimming Teacher Tutors across our business and often run training courses throughout the year. This role will require a DBS check. Why Serco Meaningful and vital work: Swimming not only makes people healthier and happier it also teaches a skill for life. As one of our teachers you will be at the forefront of helping people develop those skills. A world of opportunity: Our swimming teachers are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into aquatics coordination you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities. Great people: Teaching can lead to a great sense of accomplishment as you watch people progress and work with your local community. And as you are supporting your students, we will be supporting you with ongoing training and development. What we offer Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities. Free safeguarding training and DBS check Excellent Development and Training Opportunities 6% employer matched pension contribution 22 days annual leave (FTE) Public Holidays Life assurance up to 2x base salary For more Leisure Benefits Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com) leisurejobs Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate. *Google Chrome is the preferred browser to access Serco careers website*