Relief Schools Swimming Instructor

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Schools’ Swimming Service are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated Swimming Instructor to support the Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Sessional Senior Instructor’s and Swimming Instructors/Lifeguards in ensuring that Schools’ Swimming Service maintains a safe and secure standard of provision for both schools, pupils, staff and public. 

You will be responsible for planning of lessons and accurate record keeping of pupil’s attendance and attainment to be held at the pool. You will be able to instruct across the whole ability range, from confidence building exercises to stroke improvement and personal survival. Taking into consideration all aspects of the national curriculum and adopting the key skills within the lessons to include the introduction of mini polo, diving and synchronised swimming etc. You will be required to adapt your teaching skills to ensure the inclusion of children and young adults with additional needs.

You will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and build professional relationships with instructors, lifeguards, pupils, school staff and other adult helpers and have an understanding of the National Curriculum requirements for swimming.

You will hold a Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification, and a Lifeguard or Teacher's Rescue Qualification.

This is a relief role with the aim to be made permanent once hours have been confirmed.

For any further clarification contact Mags Heathfield 0115 9772824.