Swim Teachers - Level 1 & Level 2 - Ellesmere Port Sports Village

Based at: Ellesmere Port Sports Village

Hours of work: To include afternoons, early evenings and weekend days

Contract type: Casual/Part Time

Salary: Level 1 £10.50 / Level 2 £13.00 per hour plus holiday accrual for both roles

We are looking for SEQ (Swim England Qualified) or equivalent Level 1 and Level 2 swimming teachers, preferably with an NPLQ or NRASTC qualification (although not essential), to help us provide the highest quality swimming lessons and aquatic sessions for people of all ages and abilities.

We’re looking for people with good communication skills who are able to deliver the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim Programme’. So, if you are passionate, highly motivated, have a love of swimming and are interested in joining a dedicated team then we would love to meet you!

What we can offer you

• Flexible working daytime and evening lessons with hours available to suit your lifestyle.
• Pleasant environment - lessons held in quality centres.
• Quality programmes taught using the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim’ frameworks.
• Small class sizes to ensure you can deliver the best possible experience.
• Flexible working hours.
• A commitment to your Continuous Professional Development and relevant training.

Main responsibilities

• Adhere to both Health and Safety, and Brio Leisure Operating Procedures.
• Check that the teaching environment is suitable for use and free of potential hazards.
• Allow for enough time for ‘set up’ before commencement of the lesson.
• Ensure the safe use and storage of equipment so that a hazard free environment is maintained.
• Contribute towards prompt time-keeping of the daily lesson programme, including efficient running of class change-overs.
• Teach a range of organised aquatic disciplines at appropriate levels/stages of ability including: swimming; life-saving; synchronised swimming; diving and water-polo, in accordance with the needs of the service.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the outcomes required within the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim’ programme, with focus on the ‘Learn to Swim’ framework (Learn to Swim Stages 1-7).
• Apply the ‘Brio Learn 2 Swim Scheme of Work’, in accordance with the week number of each lesson cycle.
• Deliver swimming lessons in accordance with the ‘levels’/ ‘stages’ outlined in the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim’ programme.
• Where necessary, assume responsibility of a Level 1 ‘assistant teacher’ and utilise to maximum learning effect, in accordance with the agreed aims and outcomes of the lesson.
• Demonstrate a range of teaching skills for: participant communication, learning styles and feedback, in order to facilitate and enhance the learning process.
• Maintain participant weekly attendance registers.
• Update participant achievement records as required.
• Be prepared to engage in a programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Self-assessment, peer observation, Aquatics Lead observation as part of ongoing self-development.
• Liaise with: participants, parents and Aquatics Lead as required.
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the Aquatics Lead, Aquatics Officer or Duty Manager appropriate to the needs of the service.

To apply please visit the careers page on our website at www.brioleisure.org to complete an online application form.

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