Four reasons why teaching swimming is the perfect student job
June 8, 2017Seeking the perfect student job? Let’s face it, tuition fees, rent and a busy social calendar can be draining on the expenses.
We spoke to recent graduate Fiona who gave us her four reasons why teaching swimming is the ideal student job.
Why teaching swimming is the perfect student job
- It suits the student timetable
Most swimming lessons during the week take place between 3 and 7 pm. So unless you’re unfortunate enough to have 5 pm lectures every day (ouch!), this should be the perfect time to do some teaching between your own lectures and your evening activity.
- It’s well paid
Compared to the minimum wage of many bar and shop jobs, you’re going to have a much fuller wallet at the end of a shift. SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistants (Teaching) typically earn around £11.26/hr and an SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming teacher earns an average of £16.52/hr compared to the £6/hr average for lifeguards. Find out more information about pay here.
- The benefits of working at a pool
“I got the benefits of free swimming and use of the sauna at some of the places I worked,” recalls Fiona. “One of my friends was lucky enough to also spend the summer breaks working abroad, teaching swimming for kid’s holiday camps.”
- It helps your confidence
If you think teaching and talking to a group of children isn’t transferable to making presentations or taking interviews, you’re wrong. Confidence in talking to people – and influencing them – is a quality all employers are looking for.
“Teaching swimming helped me in lots of unexpected ways,” Fiona said. “It developed my confidence in speaking in front of a group of people. When you’re working with children you have to capture their attention and be able to control the situation.
“When it came to my final year of University and the daunting task of applying for graduate roles, I was able to use a lot of my experience through the application process and felt confident during the assessment days.”
Inspired by Fiona’s story and convinced that teaching swimming is an excellent way of earning some money on the side?
Visit our page Becoming a swimming teacher in the UK to find out what next steps to take.
Marketing and Press Officer
April 1, 2019The marketing and press officer leads and promotes club activities, ideally to increase membership, increase income and/or raise the profile of the club within the community.
Who we are looking for?
- You will be enthusiastic with a good knowledge of and interest in the club’s activities.
- You will be an excellent communicator, with good verbal, written and IT skills.
- You will have good organisational skills.
- You will have experience and/or an interest in marketing and promotions.
- You will be computer literate and have a good understanding of social media and web design/development.
What do we and the club expect from a marketing and press officer?
- To develop a marketing and promotions plan for the club in association with the club’s strategic plan.
- To develop, maintain and update the club notice board, website and social media accounts.
- To promote and publicise all aspects of the club in a positive and equitable way through the production of informative newsletters, website updates and regular media releases.
- To report on club events and the achievements of club members, both internally and externally.
- To assist in promoting non-swimming social events for the relevant members of the club as requested/approved by the management committee.
- To establish links with the local media, local schools and pool providers.
Level of commitment required
This will vary from club to club, but in general will include ongoing weekly responsibilities ranging from 1 to 2 hours, particularly in reference to liaising with local media.
What support can you expect from Swim England?
- Access to resources and guidance via the ‘Club Hub’.
- Direct contact with and support from the Swim England Club Development Officers.
What will you gain from the experience?
This is an exciting and fundamental role which success and impact on the club will be determined by your own motivations and enthusiasms.
As well as your ability to develop marketing material to promote the clubs activities, it is an opportunity to take on a new challenge and raise the profile of the club and its athletes.