Swimming Instructor Apprentice
- Recruiter
- Dudley College
- Location
- Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex
- Salary
- £136.90 per week
- Posted
- 09 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 09 Dec 2018
- Ref
- 1472606
- Subject Area
- Physical Education and Sports
- Job Level
- Apprentice / Intern
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Employer: Wadurs Swimming Pool
Apprenticeship level: Intermediate
Apprenticeship duration: 12 months
Possible start date: 03rd Jan 2019
Working week: Days and shifts TBC. Total hours per week: 37.00
Impulse Leisure is looking for one apprentice to complete an apprenticeship in Coaching Learn to Swim at Wadurs Pool.
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.
As a qualified swimming teacher you would:
- 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
The types of jobs associated with this apprenticeship programme are:
- Assistant Swimming Teacher
- Swimming Teacher
- Swimming Coordinator
- Recreation Assistant
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).
Desired qualifications
No formal qualifications required.
For more information or to apply, please click the link.