Swimming Teacher

Better; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure operator in Greater London is seeking Swimming Teachers to join their team at Kensington Leisure Centre. This position requires qualifications such as the STA Award or Swim England Level 2. Key responsibilities include providing a positive poolside service, ensuring student safety, and encouraging further enrolments. The role offers benefits such as health assurance, pension access, and discounted leisure centre memberships for employees and partners.

Benefits

Access to a pension scheme

Health Assurance

Discounted leisure centre membership

Free annual eye tests

Tax-efficient bicycle purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Must be STA Award or Swim England Level 2 qualified.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation is required.
• Understanding of Child Protection Policy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and professional poolside service.
• Ensure the safety and control of pupils during lessons.
• Encourage pupils to enrol in further courses.

Skills

Swimming instruction

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

STA Award or Swim England Level 2

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches

Job description

Overview

GLL is looking for Swimming Teachers to join our team at Kensington Leisure Centre. This role is more than just a teaching position; it offers a career with the UK’s largest leisure operator and a charitable social enterprise.

What you’ll do

• Maintain a positive image of the Centre by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional poolside service.
• Comply with the Customer Charter and maintain high standards of service.
• Ensure the safety and control of pupils during lessons and enforce all relevant regulations.
• Actively encourage pupils to enrol in further courses and short courses.
• Assist with new‑enrolments and re‑enrolments as required by the General Manager.
• Understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy & Procedure and Behaviour policy contained within the Swim School product.
• Record and complete relevant awards in line with expected standards, ensuring that the levels are obtained.
• Teach to the standard set within the product manual to ensure a consistent approach across all centres.

What you need

• STA Award, Certificate Level, or Swim England Level 2 qualified.
• Ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation.
• Understanding of Child Protection Policy.

Benefits

• Access to a pension scheme.
• Health Assurance and access to counselling services.
• Access to the tax‑efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme.
• Free annual eye tests.
• Discounted nationwide inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner.

Equal Opportunity

We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.