Swimming Instructor

3 days ago


Tring, United Kingdom We Are Swim Full time

**Become a part of We Are Swim's mission to revolutionise swimming and change lives**

We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive individual to join our team as a Swimming Teacher.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching swimming and inspiring confidence in children. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons, using technology to track swimmers' progress, and working as part of a team to deliver a premium experience.

This is a self-employed contract with guaranteed hours, working weekday evenings and weekend hours. If you share our passion for changing lives through learning to swim, this is a rare opportunity to join a progressive and industry-leading company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To plan and deliver swimming lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans
  • Integration of the programme reward schemes into classes
  • Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly
  • Make sure safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake dynamic risk assessments
  • Identify swimmers' abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential
  • Provide explanations and demonstrate modern and accurate swimming techniques
  • Develop swimmers' techniques and identify ways to improve performance
  • Create a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage swimmers
  • Evaluate sessions and give feedback
  • Regularly assess each swimmer's ability and progress and arrange for the award of the appropriate certificates using our online portal

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Good communicator
  • The ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers
  • Perseverance and patience
  • The ability to encourage people and put them at ease
  • A desire to meet individual needs
  • Professional, punctual and well-organised person responsible for the implementation, development and organisation of swimming classes
  • Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings and weekends

Benefits:

  • Full training and qualification can be provided
  • Self-employed contract with guaranteed hours
  • Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children through learning to swim