Overview
"Reporting to the Camp Manager and working alongside a like-minded team of ratio'd staff, swimming teachers are responsible for planning and delivering safe, structured, fun and active sessions to children aged between 5 and 17 in the school holidays. Swim Teachers need to be able to adapt for varying age and ability levels (children are grouped by age, typically 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-17), focusing on developing water-confidence and basic stroke development. Our programme is all about getting children active so you'll be delivering structured, active games and fun activities rather than a learn to swim programme. Safety is our number one priority, and Swim Teachers work closely with Lifeguards to ensure preparation of areas and equipment, management of risk assessments, monitoring of water conditions, and management of incidents. Children and staff must adhere to the Kings Camps' Swimming Policy, the venue Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan. Staff will be working with groups of mixed ability children, with a maximum of 16 children in the pool and with sessions typically lasting between 30 - 45 minutes. Session times and pool availability will vary, but we typically run sessions between 9.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday."
Child safety is our number one priority so you'll ensure that the welfare of children is paramount at all times, supervising children during breaks, participating in swimming sessions, overseeing the safe use of equipment, promptly recording any incidents. Implementing behaviour management policies, and upholding health and safety standards and procedures
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver safe, structured, active swimming sessions for children aged 5–17 during school holidays.
* Adapt activities to varying age and ability levels; group children by age (5–7, 8–10, 11–14, 15–17).
* Focus on developing water confidence and basic stroke development through active games and activities (not a traditional learn-to-swim programme).
* Work with Lifeguards to prepare areas and equipment, manage risk assessments, monitor water conditions, and manage incidents.
* Ensure compliance with Kings Camps Swimming Policy, venue Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan.
* Supervise groups (max 16 children in the pool) and typically deliver sessions lasting 30–45 minutes, with varying daily schedules (9.30am–3.30pm, Mon–Fri).
* Maintain child safety, supervise breaks, oversee equipment use, and promptly record incidents; implement behaviour management policies and uphold health and safety standards.
Qualifications
* SEQ Level 2 or STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher certification.
* 12+ months' experience as a swim teacher.
* 6+ months experience working with 5–17-year-olds.
* Desirable: current Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ) or NRASTC; up-to-date certification.
* A collaborative attitude, comfortable with rotating duties and forming positive relationships with children, the venue, parents and staff.
* Knowledge of conducting risk assessments.
* Ability to design, plan and deliver safe, dynamic sessions from poolside.
Why work for Kings Camps?
* Funded residential opportunities
* Employee Awards Programme
* Up to 70% off Paediatric First Aid training
* £30 reward voucher for referring a friend
* Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for your own children, siblings or wider family (5–17 yrs)
* Excellent locations – some of the best universities and school sports facilities in the UK
* Market leading training and development
* Fully funded disclosure for Managerial and Voluntary positions
* Career development and the potential of regular employment with Kings (we always promote from within!)
* Opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds
* Free Kings Camps uniform
* Kings Camps is a market leading not-for-profit organisation offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, getting children and young people active, having fun and learning together.
* Founded in 1991, Kings Camps was inspired by US-style summer camps and established a model to reach more children through not-for-profit work in the UK and overseas.
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