Swim Teacher
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £25.74 per hour (Inclusive of holiday pay)
Contract type: zero hours
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.
Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
The Perse Sports Centre is looking for a qualified Swim Teacher to join their team, on a casual zero hours contract. The Swim Teacher will deliver the highest possible standards when teaching pupils of all ages and skill level, ensuring that lessons follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. The successful candidate will need to be able to be a positive role model, creating a fun environment to motivate and encourage children to participate in swimming. They will need to identify participants abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential, regularly assessing their ability and progress, whilst keeping accurate records. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications, experience in a similar role and good knowledge of swimming techniques.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
All Swimming Teachers must have achieved, as a minimum, one of the following qualifications:
*ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
*STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
*Previous experience in a similar role
*Knowledge of the Swim England learn to swim programme
*Experience of teaching pupils in groups of mixed ability and age
*Knowledge of swimming techniques
Desirable
*Swimming CPDs, Coach Level 1 and 2
*Current and valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
*First Aid at Work certificate
*National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches
*Lifeguard trainer / assessor qualification
*Experience of working independently and as part of a team
*Experience of working within a customer service environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
*Ability to swim competently and confidently
*Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and empathise with Swimmers of all
*abilities
*Self-motivation and personal drive
*Ability to deal with pupils and parents and their queries and concerns with tact and
*sensitivity
*Must be reliable and committed
*Ability to work positively within a team, working and supporting colleagues
*Excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of people
*Polite and helpful attitude
*An open, honest and confident personality
*Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
*Ability to react calmly and effectively in unexpected or emergency situations
Working Hours
*Monday and Friday: 15:30 - 18:30
*Wednesday: 16:00 - 18:30
*Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
*Sunday: 09:00 - 12:00
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Closing date: Monday 11th May at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.