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Due to continued expansion and long waiting lists, Shirley Swimming Pool, based in Shirley, Southampton is looking to recruit a new Parent & Baby Swim Teacher, with the skills and charisma to teach children from the age of 6 weeks + 3 years, to train in our methods.

Shirley Pool is a small family run business. It is a purpose built two pool teaching centre, dedicated to making every swimming lesson productive and fun. We have over 1,600+ children and adults receiving lessons per week plus we also teach local schools and offer private lessons.

We are looking for passionate and committed Parent & baby teacher, to join our small team of dedicated staff.

Teacher responsibilities:

• Ensuring all swimming lessons are conducted in a safe environment and are delivered to the highest possible standard
• Accurately recording student attendance and logging their progress using our Swim Safe, easy to use mobile data system
• Working closely with other teachers/management to ensure the continuing success of our business
• We have several shifts available for an immediate start inc weekends plus additional hours may be required and flexibility is essential
• Essential qualifications required:
• Exceptional communication skills and experience in a customer facing environment
• AASA/STA Parent & Baby Teaching Qualification or equivalent is required for the Parent and Baby classes.
• A current NPLQ qualification or National Teachers Rescue qualification (preferred although we can arrange training if necessary)
• Excellent swimming ability with up to date knowledge of the sport
• Be a positive role model, creating a fun environment in which to motivate and encourage young people to participate
• Good Team Player
• A willingness to be flexible to cover other staff lessons for holidays/sickness/maternity

The centre closes at Easter, from Good Friday – Easter Monday, Christmas (normally 23rd December – 1st January plus all bank holidays and teachers will need to allow enough of their holiday allowance around these shutdowns. Staff receives 28 days paid holiday a year.

Teacher Benefits: Alongside the opportunity to work in a fun, friendly, dynamic and rewarding environment, Shirley Pool teachers enjoy a full range of employment benefits including:

• A secure permanent position in the company
• Ongoing training and continuing professional development
• 28 days' annual leave (pro rata)
• Access to a workplace pension
• Statutory sick pay, maternity and paternity leave
• Annual appraisal and pay review
• Free uniform
• Childcare vouchers
• Free car parking
• A staff house is available with rooms to rent, at a discounted rate, for those wishing to relocate. If you are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Experience:

• Swim Instructor: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Parent & Child Instructor Qualification (required)
• STA/ASA Swimming Instructor qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person