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Swimming Instructor - Sundays

The Sovereign Centre

Swimming Instructor - Sundays

£31262

The Sovereign Centre, Hampden Park, Eastbourne

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5d83e160d22e4e6798b09ae4a02a0332

Full Job Description

  • To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans

  • Integration of our swimming lesson programme reward schemes into your classes

  • Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly

  • Make sure safety standards are followed in sessions

  • Identify participants' abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential

  • Plan and deliver sessions appropriate to the level of swimmer

  • Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques

  • Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance

  • To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming

  • Set ground rules for each session

  • Evaluate sessions and give feedback

  • Regularly assess each participant's ability and progress and arrange for the award of the appropriate certificates and advancement through the swimming lesson programme using our online portal

  • To attend regular meetings with the Swimming Co-ordinator as and when necessary

    ASA Level 2, Ideally the candidate will hold a valid National Reach Rescue Award / Pool Attendant Qualification or National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.


    • Experience Level

    Previous experience of swimming teaching

    Essential Skills
  • Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming

  • Good communicator

  • The ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers

  • Perseverance and patience

  • The ability to encourage people and put them at ease

  • An understanding of how to differentiate in a teaching session

  • Professional, punctual, and well-organised person responsible for the implementation, development and organisation of swimming classes