Swim Teacher - Casual - East Radnor Leisure Centre

Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives.

From swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression. We have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.

We are looking for enthusiastic Swim Teachers to join our friendly and professional team. You will be part of our successful Swim School team, teaching either in group or individual lessons. You will need to have a passion for swimming and teaching ensuring that excellent customer service is being delivered at all times. The candidate must hold a Level 2 Swim Teacher Qualification; however, the relevant full training will be provided to the most suitable candidate.

We want our employees and customers to have the best experience possible. So if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required

Responsibilities

• To teach swimming to children and/or adults as part of the Leisure Centre’s swimming lesson programme, according to qualification, training and experience.
• To communicate with the children’s parents/guardians concerning their development, and advise on their progression through the programme.
• To assist in the supervision of customers in the swimming pool and surrounds, ensuring their safety and discipline.
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine desire to work closely with customers.
• An ability to deal with children and their parents.
• Level 2 Swim Teaching qualification is desirable.
• DBS check.

Requirements

• To teach swimming to children and/or adults as part of the Leisure Centre’s swimming lesson programme, according to qualification, training and experience.
• To communicate with the children’s parents/guardians concerning their development, and advise on their progression through the programme.
• To assist in the supervision of customers in the swimming pool and surrounds, ensuring their safety and discipline.
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine desire to work closely with customers.
• An ability to deal with children and their parents.
• Level 2 Swim Teaching qualification is desirable.
• DBS check.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Salary: £15.34 per hour (depending on qualification)