Swim Instructor - level 2 qualified

England, London, Southwark
£15.00 per hour + 22 days holiday (pro rata)
29 Jul 2015
26 Aug 2015
SWIMI10299
Full Time, Part Time

At Fusion Lifestyle, we aim to be the first choice leisure provider and our success is down to the unique contributions that our staff make every day. We believe everyone can achieve their very best and we are committed to developing our people so they achieve their goals and reach the top of their potential.

Are you the best at what you do?

We are looking for the best Swimming Instructor to make things happen for our customers at Dulwich Leisure Centre in Southwark. The role is part time working 11 hours per week, paying £15 per hour.

You will be passionate about delivering excellent customer service and working with a diverse and dynamic team within a fast paced environment.

The company

We work in collaboration with our partners in your community to provide recreational sport, health and fitness activities. A registered charity, we formed in April 2000 with a handful of facilities in Southwark. Since then we have consistently made a surplus (profit) each year which means we have been able to put that back into improving our facilities. We now have nearly 80 facilities nationwide including swimming pools and health and fitness centres and even an ice rink, an outdoor sports centre and indoor bowls centres.

The role

You will be responsible for:

* undertaking sessions according to the programme timetable, ensuring classes commence and finish at the designated times.
* ensuring the efficient and effective operation of sessions, responsible for equipment set up and security, where appropriate.
* carrying out all administrative tasks associated with the position, including lesson plans, schemes of work, class registers and continuous assessment of pupils
* preparing lesson plans and a comprehensive scheme of work that meets the requirements of the National Curriculum and ASA Learn to Swim Framework for teachers
* complying with the ASA Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct at all times
* ensuring all concerns of a child safeguarding nature are referred in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with Fusion's Safeguarding policy.

The candidate

The experience and background you will need is:

* ASA Full Teachers Certification Level 2
* Current IOS license
* Experience of teaching a diverse customer base
* Experience of successfully mentoring/supporting colleagues
* Good numerical and written skills
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the swimming lesson programme
* Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation
* Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly in relation to building trust and rapport with children and their parents

The benefits you will enjoy include:

* 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
* Gym membership
* Pension Scheme
* Eye test (DSE users)
* Childcare vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Sick pay
* And more.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview.

Fusion Lifestyle recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.