Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are looking for Level 2 qualified teachers to join us on a part-time basis, to help us ensure that lessons are available for learners of all ages and abilities across our community.
Hours, Pay and Benefits
Various shifts available that we can build your rota on, even if you are only available for one class per week (see current class vacancies below)
Opportunities to cover other shifts during times of absence
Pay starting at £15.23 per hour (equivalent to a full time 37 hour per week salary of £29,303 per annum)
Free Newport Live membership
33 days holiday per year (pro rata)
Generous pension scheme
Cafe discount
Uniform provided
Free on-site parking
Company sick pay
Cycle to work scheme
Employee wellbeing programmes
Current Shifts Available:
Saturdays 08:00-11:45 (3.75 hours) - Active Living Centre 11:30-15:15 (3.75 hours) - Active Living Centre Sundays 08:00-11:15 (3.25 hours) - Active Living Centre 11:00-14:15 (3.25 hours) - Active Living Centre
Key Experiences and Qualifications
Essential for your application:
ASA/STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification (or those currently on course to complete)
Relevant coaching experience
Practical knowledge of the Learn to Swim Wales programme
Knowledge and understanding of child protection policies in a swimming pool environment
Experience in organising, planning and delivering structured swimming sessions, whilst adapting to varying needs, abilities, and ages
Beneficial to your application:
STA/RLSS Lifesaving Teacher qualification
Relevant adult and child teaching qualification
Experience working with people with a disability in sport
Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English)
Role Requirements
Our swimming teachers are pivotal members of the team, delivering and maintaining effective and high-quality swimming lessons for children, young people, and adults, as part of our Integrated Swimming Programme, which is run at both the Regional Pool & Tennis Centre (located in Newport International Sports Village) and the Active Living Centre (located in Newport High School).
Main duties include:
Teaching swim lessons following the new Learn to Swim Wales teaching framework, as part of the City's Integrated Swimming Programme
Prepare, implement, and evaluate schemes of work in order to ensure continual development of all swim learners
Maintain accurate records of all participants, including attendance, attainment, and progress
Promote swimming and help provide links to relevant aquatic clubs to children and parents who attend the weekly Learn to Swim programme
Safe preparation of facilities and equipment as required by the Learn to Swim programme, and for checking set-up of facilities and equipment undertaken by Recreation Assistants
Ensuring safe compliance with all statutory legal requirements, and in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Child Protection Act
Willingness to assist in organising and delivering swimming galas and events
Undertake training as/when required as part of the Swimming Development continual development programme
Attend swim teachers' forums/meetings as and when requested
Additional Requirements
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you would like more information on the role, or about life in the swimming team at Newport Live, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator, Owain, by emailing [email protected]