Swimming Teacher (Casual) Leyland Leisure Centre
- Employer
- Serco Leisure
- Location
- Leyland
- Closing date
- 3 May 2018
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- Sector
- Sports jobs, Swimming Teacher
- Job Type
- Contract
Job Details
Location: Leyland Leisure Centre, Preston, PR25 2EX
Working Hours: Casual as and when required between Mon - Sun
Salary: £10.71 to £12.13 per hour
Serco Leisure is committed to providing a safe, warm, clean, friendly, fun environment for the local community at an affordable cost. Honesty, integrity and a positive, can-do attitude are key to helping us deliver this mission and are values we expect from each individual.
Leyland Leisure Centre has a range of facilities available including a swimming pool, teaching pool, state of the art fitness suite, workout studio, sports hall, two glass back squash courts, a `group cycling` studio and a `strength space` area.
We are looking to recruit a Casual Swimming Teacher for Leyland Leisure Centre. This role will require working on an as and when basis, therefore flexibility will be required.
Job Purpose;
The Swimming Teacher will have responsibility for the safety and skill advancement of the pupils within their care.
Main Duties and Responsibilities;
- To instruct individuals or groups in the art of swimming or other associated aquatic activities.
- Provide schemes of work and lesson plans relevant to the instruction being undertaken.
- Ensure the safe use and storage of any equipment required during a lesson.
- Record information relevant to each lesson content and any other associated information.
- To provide instruction in line with the current Learn to Swim scheme.
- To attend badge assessment sessions as required.
- To promote and support the swimming lesson scheme.
Essential / Desirable Skills for the role;
- Hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential.
- Hold a Professional Swimming Qualification - Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) or equivalent level 1 is essential.
- Hold a Professional Swimming Qualification - Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) or equivalent level 2 is desirable.
- Experience within a customer facing / customer service environment.
- Previous experience within a Leisure Centre would be advantageous.
- Confident leading and instructing large groups of people.
- Up to date knowledge of current swim practices and safety requirements for the management of swimming lessons.
- Good planning ability.
- Good class management and motivation skills.
- Effective communicator and good customer care skills.
If you have the essential skills, experience and qualifications to fulfil this role, please apply now and upload a copy of your CV in a word or PDF format.
This role is subject to a DBS check. These are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order
On occasion we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Serco is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Serco Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application should the closing date of the advertisement be brought forward.
Company
Serco have UK wide leisure contracts which include unique customers such as The National Water Sports Centre, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Bisham Abbey and Basingstoke Aquadrome to name but a few! Our teams are hard-working, friendly and above all passionate about leisure and fitness!
We provide leisure services on behalf of community leisure trusts, local authorities, universities, and sporting associations such as Sport England. Our facilities include national sports complexes, outdoor activity venues, community leisure centres, gyms, swimming pools, water sports, tennis courts, golf courses, and conference centres.
Our ultimate goal is to help people of all abilities and ages to maintain and improve their fitness levels. We do this by providing affordable access to a wide range of market leading sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier individuals across all segments of society. We do this by providing safe, welcoming spaces for people to enjoy their leisure time
We have a genuine desire to work in partnership with public bodies and work every day to find solutions in the ever changing leisure landscape.
https://www.serco.com/uk/sector-expertise/citizen-services/leisure-services
- Mini-site
- Serco Leisure
- Telephone
- 0345 010 4000
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