Swimming Teacher- Basingstoke

Basingstoke, Hampshire
Rate of pay between £10.40 and £16.65 per hour depending on qualification + benefits
12 Jul 2018
03 Aug 2018
Part Time

We are looking for a Level 2 or Level 1 working towards Level 2 qualified Swimming Teacher to teach swimming lessons at 09:00am-10:30am & 11:00am-12:30pm on a Saturday morning at Basingstoke Sports Centre from 8th September 2018 for 45 weeks per annum. There may also be the opportunity to pick up cover where necessary. 

The successful applicant will:

  • Teach children/adults to the standard set (ASA)
  • Ensure the safety of pupils at all times
  • Ensure that lessons start and finish on time
  • Liaise with the Swimming Manager and / or Swim School Administrator on pupil records, attendances, transfers and other administration tasks associated with lessons
  • Demonstrate good customer care and good communication skills in dealing with all customers, parents and children

It is essential that you have experience of teaching swimming and a NRASTC test certificate or NPLQ would be beneficial.

Basingstoke Sports Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-employment checks. 

BST (Basingstoke Sports Trust) has managed Basingstoke Sports Centre for 46 years.  We boast a fantastic sport and leisure offer at the facility in Festival Place and now manage a second facility – bstfitness – a new health and fitness club in Newbury, West Berkshire. 

The Swim School at Basingstoke Sports Centre is the largest and most established in Basingstoke and during its 45 years has taught over 20,000 babies, children and adults to swim. The Swim School is a learn to swim programme and has been developed in conjunction with the ASA. The Sports Centre offers Little Fishes Swim School, Dolphin Swim School and Adults Swim School.

To apply please complete a BST application form, which is available from our website and send to Sarah Wrighton, HR Officer, Basingstoke Sports Centre, Festival Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7LE or email by 5pm on Friday 3rd August 2018.