Casual Swim Teacher

1 – 15 Hours per week available at the following centres;

Lewes Leisure Centre / Seaford Head Swimming Pool / Ringmer Swimming Pool / Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre

The Post in Context

Wave is the main provider of the Learn to Swim Programme in the Lewes District. To ensure continuity of approach across all wet sites and address the “Business Sustainability” value it is necessary for Wave to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to deliver aquatic activities.

Summary of Main Duties

To deliver swimming lessons in line with the objectives approved by Wave so as to ensure the maximum use of the facilities by the community.

The postholder will be required to adopt a flexible approach in reacting to changes in policy and developments into new or improved areas of service activity, and to formulate initiatives to help improve the service provision.

Learn to Swim Programme

• To work with the Aquatics Development Coordinator to further develop and promote Wave Swim School and the implementation of new swimming initiatives.
• To provide swimming tuition for all sectors of the community.
• To administer all courses, if required, as laid down by the Aquatics Development Coordinator/Area Manager and special events e.g. water safety courses, swimming lessons parties, swimming galas and promotional swim weeks.
• To plan courses, group lessons, private lessons to take into account holidays and events, likely to disrupt courses.
• Assess learners progress and recommend for class advancement when ready.
• Liaise and feedback with parents/carer’s as required.
• To ensure your knowledge is kept up to date by following CPD’s.

Personal Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics or equivalent
• ASA Level 2 Teaching Pre-School Swimming or equivalent

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of teaching in an aquatic’s environment /organisation
• Well developed interpersonal skills, able to work confidently with both adults and children
• To ensure your knowledge is kept up to date by following CPD’s

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Able to work flexibly with a high level of autonomy
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills, ensuring lessons run on time
• Passion for tiring and providing exceptional service

Other (Essential)

• To be flexible to the changing demands of the business
• To be able to follow Wave Active Limited’s Policies and Procedures

Location

Lewes Leisure Centre/Seaford Head Swimming Pool/Ringmer Swimming Pool/Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre

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