Level 2 Swim Instructor

Package Description

Location:  Repton School, although may be required to work at Repton Prep

Responsible to:  Sports Centre Manager

Contract Type:  Permanent 

Hours of work: Saturdays 9am- 12:30pm and Sundays 9am -12pm

Salary: £19.34 per hour (inclusive of holiday rates)

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Level 2 Swim Instructor for Repton Swim School. You will run successful and safe swimming lessons for the children of the swim school. You will be expected to plan and deliver swimming lessons in line with Swim England’s learn to swim stages. Additionally, to this you will be expected to provide demonstrations and explanations of swimming techniques, correct faults and identify ways to improve performance. Furthermore, regularly assessing the children and providing feedback will be a key part of your role and updating the children’s progress on their online portal.

Main Responsibilities

Plan and deliver safe lessons

• Deliver lessons in line with Swim England (Governing body)

• Adhere to risk assessments and follow safeguarding policies

• Correct faults in swimming lessons

• Demonstrate strokes

• Give feedback

• Create a positive working environment

• Set out rules and expectations of the lessons

• Communicate effectively

• Be able to differentiate/adapt lessons to all users

The Ideal Candidate

Relevant Prior Experience 

• 1 year as a level 2 swim instructor (preferred)

Candidate Profile

• High energy, resilient, can-do attitude, proactive approach
• Approachable, polite & calm under pressure
• Enthusiastic
• Reliable
• Professional in appearance and demeanour
• Confident communicator with staff, children and parents
• Flexible

Qualifications

• Recognised level 2 swim teaching qualification
• NPLQ or reach and rescue qualification (preferred but not essential)