Job description
Welcome to Swim Angels
Inititally we're looking for a cover teacher for Mondays and Wednesday evenings in Huddersfield. This role can be permanent for the right candidate.
Who are we
Here at Swim Angels, we do things differently...
Our motto is to maximise swim practice time. We never have a child waiting around for their turn to swim
We use swim methodology not just from the UK, but also Australia and the USA.
We use the STA swim level badges & certificates.
Location
Huddersfield (HD3).
20 x 10 metre Pool maintained at 29 Celsius.
What we can offer you (permanent employees)
Payment is £18 - £20 hour depending on experience.
A contract Not zero hours or freelance, unless cover work.
Holiday pay.
Statutory sick pay (if eligible).
Pay for setup/setdown of equipment (if required).
Statutory temporary lay-off pay in case of pool closures (t&cs apply).
Shifts available:
Cover work:
* Wednesday evenings. 1.75 hours each evening. Teaching lessons 6pm - 7:30pm + setup and setdown equipment either side. (HD3).
Permanent shifts available for the right candidate starting Septemeber 2025.
What we would like from you
ASA or STA Level 2 qualification.
Minimum 2 years experience and 5 years desirable swim teaching in the UK. Must have references from these previous UK employers.
Must be local or within a reasonable driving distance to commute.
Attend staff training.
Be open minded to other swim techniques and equipment - even if you're a 10 year+ experienced swim teacher extraordinaire
Use same language when using teaching points. Such as "tiger tiger" for front paddling so all our lessons have uniform terminology.
Accept swim lesson observation/feedback every few months.
Must be able to work self sufficiently independantly of management in a lone worker type role. Other team members may or may not be present.
Teaching swimming lessons for children 4 years +. Mainly 4 - 5 year olds.
Teachers are required to teach in the water for the majority of classes.
Update student's progression records via our folders during lessons.
Must help with the setup and set down of equipment, floats, pool platforms etc.
Interview will consist of one hour dry side questions on swimming knowledge, experience and scenarios face to face or via teams online.
If you pass the dry side interview, you will be invited to a one hour in-water interview where you will teach two lessons of different swim levels.
Shadow shifts required for around a month before taking over classes.
Must have up to date knowledge regarding swimming drills and technique. An "S" shape freestyle catch phase will not do
Must have an RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches (NRASTC) or the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification with at least one year left. To cover the spring and summer & autumn term.
Provide an Enhanced DBS check certificate. This can be from a previous company within last 2 years.
Friendly, positive and professional manner with staff and customers. We want a friendly positive atmosphere
12 month probation period required.
Must have maths, English & science GCSEs grade C (4) or above.
Must have two references available and any qualifications available upon request.
We look forward to hearing from you
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person