Trainee Swimming Instructor

SwimExpert/Hydrokidz are recruiting Trainee Swimming Instructors. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of our swim school team and get paid as you train. Successful candidates will begin as a water helper and work closely with our teachers. The successful candidate will be funded to gain a full professional swimming teacher qualification. The role would be aimed at teaching young children and primary school aged children. The hours available are 2-week day shifts and one weekend shift. Classes run 33 weeks of the year. Candidates must be able to work the shifts listed. This is a termly role with a 12-month committed contract. After the completion of the initial 12-month contract, candidates move to become a self-employed swimming instructor. Candidates must be able to commit to three shifts a week and work a mixture of weekend and weekdays. Candidates must have a passion for working with children and a love of swimming. Candidates do not need to have the qualifications as yet as extensive training and a funded qualification will be given. Candidates must be really willing to work hard, learn on the job. Candidates will be assigned a mentor to guide and develop them but they must bring effort and energy to practice. Dependant on the venue we offer the following: · Hydrokidz – Small group lessons for children · SwimExpert – Private lessons for adults and children of all abilities We can offer anything from 2hrs to Full time roles. We operate 7 days a week and have the ability to form a schedule that works for you. A true love of swimming with a friendly caring personality A recognised pool rescue award (preferable) We’ll provide you with: Lovely working environments A variety of motivated regular clients Small group lessons and option for private lessons Plenty of teaching with hours to suit Competitive earnings Creative freedom to tailor sessions while working within the Swim England National Plan Staff discounts at our web-shops (theswimmingshop.com & simplyswim.com) Minimal administration (our team deal with all the customer bookings and queries) so you can concentrate on teaching CPD courses Funding available for additional/higher level courses Progression opportunities within the business Possible hours (Schedules can be built to suit): Working Schedule: Weekdays from 2pm up to 10pm Weekends from 8am up to 9pm Given the venues we have we can be flexible in terms of building a schedule to suit you. Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Job Types: Freelance, Part-time, Full-time: Part-time hours: 2-40 per week Hourly rate: £18.50 once qualified.