JOB PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE (WHY DOES THIS ROLE EXIST?)

Your primary role will be to teach people of all ages and abilities to develop swimming skills, technique and confidence in the water. We are a community, charity funded swimming pool and deliver lessons to a wide demographic of people.

CONTEXT OF THE ROLE

To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans. Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance. It is to teach babies, children, adults. Including group lessons and school groups that book slots to adhere to national curriculum guidelines.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans. Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly. Make sure safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake risk assessments. Identify participants’ abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential. Plan and deliver sessions appropriate to the level of swimmer. Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques. Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance. To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming. Set ground rules for each session. Evaluate sessions and give feedback. Regularly assess each participant’s ability and progress and arrange for the award of the appropriate certificates. To constantly update, manage and complete your registers. Work alongside the Swimming Coordinator, other Swimming Teachers/Coaches, Lifeguards etc to help ensure that participants are able to swim in a safe environment.