ROLEPROFILE...
SWIMMING TEACHER
TeachSkills.BuildConfidence. SaveLives.
Role Title:
Department:
Swimming Teacher
Reports To (Role):
Leisure Operations
Direct Reports (Role): NA
Leisure Duty Manager
ROLEPURPOSE
To deliver safe, engaging and high-quality swimming lessons that build confidence, develop aquatic skills and promote lifelong participation. The Swimming Teacher delivers lessons in line with the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework, supports learner progression, promotes water safety and creates an inclusive learning environment.
PERSONALATTRIBUTES
Passionate about teaching and inspiring swimmers.
Patient, enthusiastic and encouraging.
Professional, approachable and customer-focused.
Positive and proactive. Organised, punctual and reliable.
Committed to safeguarding.
Maintains professional qualifications and development.
Demonstrates Hyndburn Leisure 's values.
Customer Experience&Learner Development
KeyAccountabilities
Deliver a welcoming, inclusive and engaging learning environment that builds confidence and develops swimming skills.
2 Build positive relationships with swimmers, parents and carers to support confidence and progression.
Adapt teaching to meet individual needs, abilities and learning styles.
Inspire swimmers of all ages and abilities to build confidence and enjoy swimming for life.
Teaching&Lesson Delivery
KeyAccountabilities
Plan and deliver high-quality swimming lessons in line with the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework.
Deliver safe, engaging lessons suitable for all ages and abilities.
Monitor, assess and record learner progress.
Support learner progression and maintain confidential records in line with data protection requirements.
WaterSafety& Safeguarding
KeyAccountabilities
Promote water safety awareness throughout all lessons.
Maintain effective supervision of participants at all times.
Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are reported appropriately.
• Encourage safe behaviour within the pool environment.
Measures
Positive customer feedback.
Learner retention.
Swimmer confidence and engagement.
High standards of customer care.
Measures
Lesson quality.
Learner progression.
Accurate lesson records.
Consistent teaching standards.
Measures
Safe lesson delivery.
Safeguarding compliance.
Positive safety outcomes.
Effective participant supervision.
Health,Safety& Compliance
KeyAccountabilities
Deliver lessons in accordance with the Normal Operating Procedure (NOP), Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Hyndburn Leisure policies.
Carry out equipment checks and ensure teaching equipment is safe, clean and fit for purpose.
Report accidents, incidents, hazards and equipment defects promptly.
Support the safe preparation and storage of teaching equipment.
KeyAccountabilities
Maintain accurate attendance and learner records using approved management systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Learn to Swim programme.
Support promotional events, assessments and swimming development initiatives.
Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing training and continuous professional development
KeyAccountabilities
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support aquatic programmes.
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability and punctuality.
Maintain excellent
communication with colleagues and customers.
Support swimming programmes across Hyndburn Leisure sites as required.
Demonstrate Hyndburn Leisure's values and customer-first approach.
Measures
Compliance with operational procedures.
Safe teaching environment.
Positive audit outcomes.
Timely reporting of incidents.
Measures
Accurate learner records.
Programme quality.
Participation in CPD.
Contribution to programme development.
Measures
Positive colleague feedback.
Professional conduct.
Effective teamwork.
Demonstration of organisational values.
SKILLS&EXPERIENCE
Essential
Experience delivering swimming lessons to children and/or adults.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit different ages, abilities and learning styles.
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage class registers and learner records.
Ability to build positive relationships with swimmers and parents.
2 Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Desirable
Experience delivering the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme.
Experience teaching school swimming.
Experience supporting swimmers with additional needs.
Experience using CoursePro or similar lesson management software.
Experience supporting promotional events or aquatic programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS/ CREDENTIALS
Essential
Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification (or equivalent recognised qualification).
Current Swim England Safeguarding qualification (or willingness to maintain).
Enhanced DBS check.
Desirable
Current NRASTC, NRASTC Light or equivalent recognised rescue qualification
Swim England Level 2 Award in Teaching Pre-School Swimming.
Emergency First Aid at Work qualification
Additional aquatic teaching qualifications.
Continuous Professional Development relevant to aquatics.
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