Little Nessies are a private swim school who offer swimming lessons to all ages and abilities. We are recruiting for qualified swimming Instructors to work the following hours:
Glasgow – St Rochs High School, St Pauls High School and Govan High School – midweek evenings and weekend hours available
Inveralmond – Livingston – Saturday afternoon
Role Purpose:
To teach people of all ages and abilities to develop swimming skills, technique, and confidence in the water through the Little Nessies learn to swim programme. To deliver this programme to a high standard through all venues covering Lanarkshire, Glasgow and Livingston. Reporting to the Operations Manager and ensuring all customers are provided with an excellent level of service.
Main Duties
- 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
- 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 using our online portal
- To attend regular meetings with the Operations Manager as and when necessary
Skills:
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming
- Good communicator with perseverance and patience
- The ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers
- The ability to encourage people and put them at ease
- An understanding of how to differentiate in a teaching session
- Professional, punctual and well-organised person responsible for the implementation of swimming classes
- Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings and weekends
Additional Requirements:
Ideal candidate will hold the following qualifications or equivalent:
- PVG Scheme Member
- Level 2 Swimming Teacher or equivalent
- Pool Lifeguard or Pool Emergency Procedures
- First Aid at work
Salary: Dependent on experience
To apply
Please email a copy of your CV along with a covering letter to hello@littlenessies.com