Swimming Teacher

Swimming Teacher - Accommodation Available - Nationwide

Job Type: Full Time - Temporary Contract

Dates: 14 Oct -1st Nov

Overview

Are you ready for an exciting aquatic adventure? Kings Camps is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic swimming teachers to join our sport & activity camps this Summer - We’ll support you with travel and living costs, plus fully funded accommodation.

If you have a passion for working with children, fostering their water confidence, and ensuring a safe swimming environment, we have an incredible opportunity for you.

Our residential opportunities are perfect if you’re looking to get away this Summer whilst making a positive impact, creating lasting memories, and being part of a team dedicated to providing incredible experiences for children. In your free time, you get to explore a new part of the UK solo or with your fellow colleagues

Kings are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are a not-for-profit that always puts children first. When you work with us, you’re helping to promote children’s health and wellbeing, as well as into our wider vision of a world where children love being active.

In our partnership with the RNRMC, Annington Trust and the Army Welfare Service, Kings Camps run at Military Establishments, serving personnel’s children. This is an unique opportunity to enhance your skills, wider career and make an impact in these communities.

Person Specification (Ideal, but with some flexibility)

• 12 months experience as a swim teacher or 6 months working as a lifeguard.
• Have an up to date either an SEQ Level 2 or STA Level 2 certification (or equivalent for Scotland /Wales).
• Lifeguards have a high level of responsibility; you’ll need a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
• Upward of 6 months experience working with 5 – 17-year-olds.
• You’ll love developing people and bring demonstrated experience in coaching or mentoring younger individuals.
• A collaborative attitude, comfortable with rotating duties and forming positive relationships with both children and staff.
• Knowledge of identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ability to design, plan and deliver safe, but dynamic sessions from the poolside or in the water using creative techniques that appeal to a wide age range whilst carefully considering child welfare.

Why work for Kings Camps?

• Accommodation, living costs and travel subsidised.
• An unique, exciting summer camp experience
• Flexible shifts: During the school holidays; Session times & pool availability will vary, but typically between 9.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• First-class locations – amazing pool facilities in universities, schools and military base establishments across the UK
• We’re a not-for-profile organisation - Help make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds.
• Competitive hourly rate that reflects your skills and experience.
• Excellent online and on-site training - we’ll also subsidise your Paediatric First Aid training.

About the role

• You’ll be responsible for delivering bespoke and engaging swimming sessions for mixed ability groups with up to 16 children aged between 5-17.
• You’ll be focussing on building water confidence and improving swimming techniques (rather than following a learn to swim programme), all themed around fun and active games. 
• If you're an STA or NPLQ qualified pool Lifeguard, you'll be focusing on the safety of the sessions themselves, identifying and mitigating risks, acting in the event of an emergency, performing first aid and communicating within a larger team.

Safety is our number one priority. Our swim teachers and lifeguards will work alongside each other to ensure that preparation of facilities and equipment are done, incidents and risk assessments are managed, and water conditions are monitored.

Our Safeguarding Promise

Kings Active Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment is central to the way we work and all staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, always creating an environment where young people feel safe and can thrive.