Swimming Instructor x 2 (Part Time) Leyland

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 2 Part Time Swimming Teacher's for Leyland Leisure Centre. One role is for 13.25 Hours per week and the other is for 16, between Monday and Sunday.
 

Salary:

13.25 hrs (£7,399.48 -£8,380.55)

16 Hours (£8,401.28 - £10,119.91)

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.
- CIMPSA - Advantageous but not essential 
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.