Swimming Instructor

At GLL, we are looking for a qualified Swimming Instructor to join our team at Didcot Wave. As a Swimming Instructor, you will play a key role in developing our customers' swimming skills. You will deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water – and an invaluable life skill.

You will thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential, taking a pupil's nature and needs into account. You will draw on your knowledge of practices, progression and teaching points and apply it in the most effective way. Your time will be spent doing what you do best, teaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, and from children to adults.

We are looking for a Swimming Instructor who is approachable, with the friendly, patient nature needed to build people's trust, motivate pupils and encourage with praise. You will need to be STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety and other relevant legislation will be vital too, as will an understanding of Child Protection Policy.

As a Swimming Instructor, your key responsibilities will be:

• Maintain a good and positive image of the Centre to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful and professional poolside service.
• Comply with the commitments outlined in the 'Customer Charter', ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated.
• Ensure the safety and control of the pupils within the swimming lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centres operation are enforced and complied with.
• Actively encourage pupils to enrol on further courses and short courses.
• Assist with new-enrolments and re-enrolments as required by the General Manager.
• Understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure & 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 throughout all the centres.

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff, GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:

• Salary of up to £17.96 per hour
• A Values driven organisation
• Learning & development to support career development
• Good Pension schemes
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
• A full time permanent position
• Industry leading rates of pay
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events
• Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
• Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
• Health assurance
• Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too.
• Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
• 25% off Red Letter Days
• 25% off Buy A Gift
• 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
• Ride to work scheme
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses