Swimming Instructor Apprentice (L2)

Employer: Impulse Leisure Blackshots

Apprenticeship level: Intermediate

Apprenticeship duration: 12 months

Possible start date: 1st September 2018

Working week: Days and shifts TBC, 37 hours per week

Impulse Leisure is looking for two apprentices to complete an apprenticeship in Coaching Learn to Swim, to work across three sites: Blackshots Leisure Centre (located in Grays, Thurrock), Corringham Leisure Centre & Belhus Park Golf & Country club (located in South Ockendon, West Thurrock).  If you love Swimming or have an interest in Sport or Teaching, this apprenticeship could help you build a career out of your passion.

The 12 Month Coaching Learn to Swim apprenticeship Framework is designed for those individuals wishing to pursue a career in the leisure industry through a teaching route;it is entirely work based and work related. The swimming programme gives you a wide range of knowledge and experience and most importantly the qualifications to help you develop a career within the leisure industry. At the end of this apprenticeship you will be a fully qualified swimming teacher, with the ability to teach lessons to groups of swimmers from beginners to experienced, children to adults.

Swimming teachers help people of all ages and abilities to develop swimming skills and techniques, or exercise in water. If you are a good swimmer and you could motivate and inspire others to develop their skills, this apprenticeship could suit you well. You would need to be able to encourage people and put them at their ease. You would also need to have perseverance and patience with slower learners.

Areas of responsibility will include working across a number of areas of the Leisure Centres including poolside, cafeteria and reception, as well as swimming instruction. 

The successful Apprentice will also be required to complete the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).

Responsibilities:

• Teach or coach one-to-one or in groups
• 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
• Make sure safety standards are followed
• Organise and supervise assistants and helpers

Desired skills:

• An interest and ability in swimming
• The ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers
• The ability to encourage people and put them at ease
• Perseverance and patience
• Good spoken communication skills
• Good organisational skills

Personal qualities:

• Have a keen interest and desire to teach swimming
• Approachable
• Welcoming
• Friendly
• Enthusiastic
• Punctual

Desired qualifications:

• No formal qualifications required

Training:

Apprentices receive on the job training, working alongside professionals to gain relevant experience within the leisure industry. You will also have the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications and earn a weekly wage.

You will be assigned a tutor who will visit you whilst at work and who will guide and support you through your apprenticeship. They will work closely with you and your manager to ensure you have all the necessary aids you require to complete your apprenticeship.

Qualifications gained during this apprenticeship include:

• ASA Level 2 Diploma in Coaching Learn to Swim
• Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning
• ASA Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)
• ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
• Functional Skills in English and maths (If required)

In addition to the above Framework qualifications, the employer will also provide the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Apprenticeship framework: Coaching