Casual Swim Teacher

• Deliver a varied programme of swimming lessons within the class framework ensuring customers obtain the maximum benefit in a reasonable timescale, in a safe, fun and stimulating environment
• Promote and support the Swim School to ensure continued attendance of lessons throughout the year
• Follow the Swim School Syllabus, maximizing the time and space available whilst ensuring the individual and group needs are met every session
• Prepare appropriate lesson plans in line with syllabus to provide high quality lessons as per STA/ASA guidelines
• Ensure the smooth movement of swimmers within the programme through continuous assessment
• Ensure the checking (reporting any defects), set up and put away of equipment securely and tidily after the session
• Supervise the arrival, departure and handover of the lesson promptly and register all attendances
• Monitor class sizes and unexpected arrivals and alert the Swim Coordinator/Manager at the earliest opportunity of any problems/queries
• Complete regular Progress Reports using the electronic tablets on each individual swimmer ensuring they are detailed, positive and constructive
• Ensure effective communication is used at all times and relevant for all swimmers with regular individual feedback
• Deal politely with customer comments and complaints, to ensure excellent customer service, escalating when necessary
• Ensure customers are updated with any promotional materials and information

• Experience of teaching within a Learn to Swim Programme
• Experience of delivering high levels of customer service
• Qualified swimming teacher (ASA or STA) to Level 2
• NPLQ or Teachers Pool Rescue/Pool Safety Qualified
• Current Child Protection CPD or equivalent
• Level 2 Parent and Baby qualified (desirable, not essential)

Level 2 Parent and Baby qualified

• A comprehensive induction and training programme
• Support from the wider team
• Variety
• An environment that encourages innovation and free thinking