Swimming Teacher Level 2

Newport Live; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Level 2 qualified swimming teachers to join their team on a part-time basis. This role involves delivering engaging swimming lessons to learners of all ages, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. With flexible shifts available, you can contribute to the community while enjoying benefits like free membership and generous holiday time. If you have a strong background in swimming instruction and a commitment to fostering a love for swimming, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Newport Live membership

33 days holiday per year (pro rata)

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Company sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Essential: ASA/STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification.
• Knowledge of child protection policies in swimming environments.
• Experience in delivering structured swimming sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons for all ages.
• Prepare and evaluate schemes of work for continual development.
• Maintain accurate records of participants' attendance and progress.

Skills

Teaching swimming lessons

Child protection knowledge

Organizing swimming sessions

Communication skills

Education

ASA/STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification

Relevant coaching experience

Lifesaving Teacher qualification

Job description

Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are looking for Level 2 qualified teachers to join us on a part-time basis, to help us ensure that lessons are available for learners of all ages and abilities across our community.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

• Various shifts available that we can build your rota on, even if you are only available for one class per week (see current class vacancies below)
• Opportunities to cover other shifts during times of absence
• Pay starting at £15.23per hour (equivalent to a full time 37 hour per week salary of £29,303 per annum)
• Free Newport Live membership
• 33 days holiday per year (pro rata)
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme

Current Shifts Available:

Saturdays
08:00-11:45(3.75 hours) -Active Living Centre
11:30-15:15(3.75 hours) -Active Living Centre
Sundays
08:00-11:15(3.25 hours) -Active Living Centre
11:00-14:15(3.25 hours) -Active Living Centre

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Essential for your application:

• ASA/STA Level 2 Swim Teacherqualification(or those currently on course to complete)
• Relevant coaching experience
• Practical knowledge of the Learn to Swim Wales programme
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection policies in a swimming pool environment
• Experience in organising, planning and delivering structured swimming sessions, whilst adapting to varying needs, abilities, and ages

Beneficial to your application:

• STA/RLSS Lifesaving Teacher qualification
• Relevant adult and child teaching qualification
• Experience working with people with a disability in sport
• Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English)

Role Requirements

Our swimming teachers are pivotal members of the team, delivering and maintaining effective and high-quality swimming lessons for children, young people, and adults, as part of our Integrated Swimming Programme, which is run at both the Regional Pool & Tennis Centre (located in Newport International Sports Village) and the Active Living Centre (located in Newport High School).

• Teaching swim lessons following the new Learn to Swim Wales teaching framework, as part of the City's Integrated Swimming Programme
• Prepare, implement, and evaluate schemes of work in order to ensure continual development of all swim learners
• Maintain accurate records of all participants, including attendance, attainment, and progress
• Promote swimming and help provide links to relevant aquatic clubs to children and parents who attend the weekly Learn to Swim programme
• Safe preparation of facilities and equipment as required by the Learn to Swim programme, and for checking set-up of facilities and equipment undertaken by Recreation Assistants
• Ensuring safe compliance with all statutory legal requirements, and in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Child Protection Act
• Willingness to assist in organising and delivering swimming galas and events
• Undertake training as/when required as part of the Swimming Development continual development programme
• Attend swim teachers' forums/meetings as and when requested

Additional Requirements

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you would like more information on the role, or about life in the swimming team at Newport Live, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator, Owain, by [e-mail]