Swim Teacher

Swim Teacher Location: Cambridge Salary: £25.75 per hour Vacancy Type: Zero hours contract Closing Date: 4th November at midday The sports centre contains a 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool, a 5 badminton court sized sports hall, and a climbing and bouldering facility. The facility is used by pupils during the school day and is open to the community during evenings and weekends. The School is one of the countrys leading independent day schools and registered charity educating over 1720 girls and boys aged 3 18. They are a very successful and special school which is both innovative and traditional, ambitious and caring, industrious and fun. The Role To assist the Sports Centre Manager in providing, maintaining and developing the service of a learn to swim programme in a safe teaching environment. To provide all customers to the Sports Centre with a friendly and positive experience, through delivering effective swim teaching. Working Hours: Monday and Friday: 15:30 - 18:30 Wednesday: 16:00 - 18:30 Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00 Sunday: 09:00 - 12:00 Key Responsibilities To deliver the highest possible standards in the teaching of swimming to students of all ages and skill level, ensuring the safety of the users and compliance with safety legislation and procedures. To undertake the instruction of swimming lessons. To monitor and maintain the safety and welfare of customers and staff and ensure the correct behaviour and usage of the Sports Centre facilities. To be proactive and supportive when dealing with Sports Centre customers, being vigilant of their needs and focused on service. To arrive in sufficient time to ensure equipment is prepared and lessons start promptly, putting away any equipment after use. To ensure that lessons follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans appropriate to the level of swimmer. To present and conduct the lessons in an appropriate manner. To be a positive role model, creating a fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children to participate in swimming. To identify participants abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential. To regularly assess each participants ability and progress and keep accurate records using their teaching tablets. To correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance. To provide explanations and demonstrate swimming technique. To organise and supervise assistants and helpers as appropriate. To ensure all course administration is accurately maintained, including weekly registers, monitoring of performance and recording of certificates gained. To teach to Swim England standards and maintain current knowledge of governing body programs, policies and practices. To attend termly Swimming Academy meetings and any other mandatory training or meeting as required for the post. To carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager, to ensure the smooth and functional operation of the services offered. Skills and Qualifications STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching Previous experience in a similar role Knowledge of the Swim England learn to swim programme Experience of teaching pupils in groups of mixed ability and age Knowledge of swimming techniques All Swimming Teachers must have achieved, as a minimum, one of the following qualifications: ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching Desirable: Swimming CPDs, Coach Level 1 and 2 Current and valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification First Aid at Work certificate National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches Lifeguard trainer / assessor qualification Experience of working independently and as part of a team Experience of working within a customer service environment To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Safer Recruitment The School recognises that an important element in safeguarding their pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject, or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates suitability to work with children.

Location: Cambridge, East Anglia, GB

Posted Date: 10/17/2025