ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming (or STA equivalent)
• SEQ Safeguarding in Aquatics
• Experience teaching swimmers of different ages and abilities
• Ability to mentor others and provide constructive feedback
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordinator qualification (or equivalent)
• National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches (NRASTC), NPLQ, or STA equivalent
• CPDs: Introduction to Disability Swimming / Supporting Pupils with SEND in School Swimming
• Experience in a customer-focused role

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join York Vikings Swimming Club as our Lead Swim Teacher and make a real difference in young swimmers’ lives! You will deliver high-quality lessons, mentor a dedicated teaching team, and ensure our Learn-to-Swim programme runs smoothly in line with Swim England’s framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and take ownership of the Learn-to-Swim Programme (Stages 1–7), ensuring sessions are safe, engaging, and effective.
• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons and act as a role model for teachers, assistants, and volunteers.
• Mentor and support the teaching team, providing constructive feedback to maintain high standards.
• Plan and coordinate lesson delivery, staffing, and swimmer assessments in collaboration with the Swim Teaching Manager.
• Track swimmer progress using Swim Club Manager (SCM) and issue Swim England Learn to Swim Awards.
• Act as the key liaison between teachers and parents, communicating swimmer progress, addressing queries, and ensuring a positive, customer-focused experience.
• Contribute to staff professional development, identifying training needs and supporting growth.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment for all swimmers.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and equality at all times.