Swim Instructor  

Job Description 

We are looking for a number of dedicated and enthusiastic Swimming Teachers to join our rapidly expanding, family-run swim school. 

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At Happy Little Swim School, we specialise in offering 1-2-1 private lessons, as well as small group classes and school swimming lessons at local primary schools in Loughborough and Long Eaton. 

We have a variety of shift vacancies available throughout the week, including daytime, after-school, and weekend hours. We take a flexible approach to scheduling, depending on how many hours you wish to commit to each week. 

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Our swim school is closed during the Easter, Summer, and Christmas holidays, but we often run Crash Courses during these periods for teachers who’d like to pick up extra hours. 

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Key Responsibilities 

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging swimming lessons focusing on skill development and water safety, in line with the Swim England Learn to Swim framework, adapting activities to suit the age and ability of each swimmer. 

• Lead swimmers through engaging 1-2-1 and/or group sessions, helping them build confidence, improve technique, and develop essential water skills. 

• Assess, monitor and evaluate students' progress and provide constructive feedback to enhance their swimming techniques, and where necessary providing feedback to parents, carers or the School through informal discussions or occasional brief written reports.  

• Maintain a safe and clean environment by adhering to health and safety procedures, and ensuring a safe, positive learning environment. 

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills. 

• Arrive in good time before sessions to support pool and equipment set-up, and assist with clearing away after lessons. 

• Support swimmers in achieving awards and badges appropriate to their ability (e.g. Learn to Swim Stages, distance awards, Water Skills). 

• Attend occasional staff meetings. Where attendance isn’t possible, arrange an alternative catch-up. 

• Adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, maintaining a safe, supportive environment for all swimmers and reporting any concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

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Essential Criteria 

• A recognised National Governing Body qualification in Swimming Teaching (ideally Level 2, although Level 1 will be considered). 

• Experience working with children. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team. 

• A positive, encouraging, and motivational approach. 

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Desirable Criteria (not essential) 

• Additional qualifications such as RLSS National Pool Lifeguard, RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) or a current First Aid certificate. 

• Previous experience teaching swimming. 

• Experience in assessing swimmer progress and awarding certificates or badges. 

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Rates of pay from £18-20 an hour. 

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If you’re passionate about helping children build confidence and develop a lifelong love of swimming, apply now to join our Happy Little Swim School family! 

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Please email us a copy of your CV and certificates to happylittleswimschool@outlook.com