Level 2 Swimming Teacher

Job Overview

THE SCHOOL

St Helen’s is an academically selective independent girls’ day school for over 1100 students aged 3-18, set in beautiful green space in Northwood, Middlesex.

It draws pupils from a wide area of north-west London, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire with easy access by Underground from central London.

Our students achieve high academic standards, and we encourage them to develop lifelong skills in a diverse range of areas, both within and outside the curriculum, and to pursue their individual ambitions. The school is proud of its tradition of providing a balanced and forward-looking education through which its pupils can become confident, independent learners and leaders in their fields, their professions, and their communities. Attention to the individual child is at the heart of everything we do and shapes the pastoral care, teaching and learning and the co- curricular opportunities on offer at St Helen’s.

In Addition To Its Academic Fees, Revenues Are Generated Through St Helen’s Enterprises (STHE), The Management Company Established By The School To Manage The Commercial Provision Of Its Facilities, Comprising

• Lettings of various buildings across the school’s estate to organisations, e.g. holiday camp providers, term-time “hobby” clubs, religious organisations and private hire for parties;
• Lettings of the Sports Centre facilities to co-curricular organisations, e.g. swimming and gymnastics clubs;
• The Sports Centre’s own range of courses, Swim School and individual memberships;
• Annual Event Programme, with entry to the public on a paid ticket basis.
  
  

THE POST

The Swim School’s key objective is to provide a high level of teaching to all pupils and guests following a Swim England endorsed teaching plan/scheme. Teachers should aim to deliver a progressive swimming programme and provide constant challenge to the individual or group, while enforcing pool rules and safeguarding all users of the swimming pool.

REPORTING

All swimming teachers will report (in the first instance) to the Wetside Duty Manager or a member of the Sports Centre management team in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out appropriate teaching sessions to the specific ability of the group or individual in a responsible manner.
• Follow the Swim England endorsed National Plan for Teaching Swimming at all times, unless instructed by the Club manager.
• Assess all groups throughout the term/course according to the criteria in the Swim England handbook.
• Ensure all swimmers receive appropriate encouragement throughout each lesson. Give praise when deserved and award with an appropriate badge and certificate at the end of each course.
• Always plan sessions appropriately for each group or individual to prevent learner saturation and boredom by setting achievable goals and finishing every session with a contrast activity.
• Regularly record pupil progress on a progress record ensuring the information is accurate at any point in time.
• Promote a customer-focused environment, generating excellent public relations and customer care.
• Implement the highest standards and represent the Centre/Swim School in an appropriate manner at all times with courtesy and regard for others.
• Have due regard for the security of equipment and activity areas and to ensure any maintenance issues are reported or logged and procedures followed.
• Assist, when requested by members of St. Helen’s Enterprises staff, in teaching activities or other duties, which do not conflict with or impair upon your ability to undertake your normal duties.
• Have an understanding of the Normal Operating Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, the Health and Safety policy ensuring a safe environment for swim school pupils at all times.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people, by adhering to and ensuring compliance with the Enterprises Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct for Swimming Teachers.
• Ensure all relevant qualifications are kept up to date, and undertake any training required by the Manager or the Swim England such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Undertake other appropriate tasks as requested by the Centre Manager.
• Return pool equipment used during teaching ensuring cleanliness, presentation and Health and safety are at the highest standard possible.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks which may be allocated by the Head of Enterprises, Assistant Manager or Duty Manager.