Swimming Teacher - Downham Health and Leisure Centre, Bromley

Swimming Teacher

1Life Intro

1Life is a forward thinking lifestyle and management solutions company, who manages Downham Health & Leisure Centre in partnership with Lewisham Council.

Downham Health & Leisure Centre

Our Downham Leisure Centre provides first class facilities for the whole community; whether that’s someone aged six or sixty six there is plenty of sports and activities available to enjoy and keep fit.

Job Role Content

We need to recruit swimming teachers to help deliver one of the largest and most successful swimming lesson programmes in the UK. Swimming is a key service on offer in-centre & swimming lessons are a fundamental 1Life activity programme with over 20,000 adults and children learning to swim each week.

All levels of lessons are taught & we cater for all ages and abilities, with additional pathways in the higher stages, so you’d have the scope to deliver safe, consistent lessons, give out awards & use our swim portal technology. Dedicated and energetic, you’ll be an ASA qualified teacher level 1 or 2 and with National Teaching Plan knowledge, as well as health & safety aware. Friendly, patient and with the ability to motivate pupils and encourage with praise or reward is key.

You’ll be part of a team of teachers that operate throughout the year to ensure continuous learning, development & progression with supplementary courses held throughout the holidays. It would be desirable for you to hold a current Rescue Test or National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, however, if not, training will be provided where appropriate.

• ASA Level 1 Qualified (or STA equivalent)
• ASA Level 2 Qualified (or STA equivalent)
• Parent & Child Qualification Desirable

Working for 1Life

Working for 1Life is rewarding. All staff receive a learning and development plan throughout your career with us giving you clear direction and scope no matter what role you are in. We also offer competitive salaries, excellent company benefits and a comprehensive reward and recognition scheme to ensure that loyalty, dedication and hard work will be rewarded.

1Life is an equal opportunities employer.