Swimming Instructor

Job Introduction **Swimming Instructor**
**Salary: £24,294 - £25,979 (Pro
- Rata), Grade 4**

**Working Hours: Various post/Hours available per week**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Swimming Instructor to work within our professional team at WV Active Bilston - Bert Williams to assist in the delivery our school swimming program during term times and our swim school which runs through Monday - Sunday throughout the year.

You will need to be highly motivated, passionate about swimming and willing to undergo training to support your existing qualifications. You will be working within a customer focused team and you will need to be able to work effectively as part of that team. The role will include the safe delivery of our Schools Learn to Swim Programme and our Learn 2 Swim programme which uses the Swim England teaching scheme. You will also need to have excellent communication and customer service skills.

The following qualifications are required:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or National Rescue Award for swimming teachers & Coaches

The post will also require the post holder to carry out administration tasks that are linked to the running of a successful Learn to Swim Programme.

Teaching assessments will take place followed by a formal interview.

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