Surrey Dolphins Swim Academy

Purpose of Job: To teach a range of aquatic skills to both individuals and small groups using the Swim England National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS).
Key Responsibilities: • To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans. • Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly and to operate within Health & Safety guidelines and undertake risk assessments.... • For the duration of the lesson to instruct, provide feedback and encouragement to participants and to record students' progress. • To welcome all participants in a professional and friendly manner. • To prepare effectively for sessions. • To log and report any incidents/accidents or any other concerns to the Director of Swimming,. • Attend regular training and updates (Compulsory). • Liaise with the Director of Swimming on pupils’ progress. • Assess new pupils as required outside of planned normal lessons. • Communicate with swimmers and parents of all swimmers updating them on progress and development. • To constantly update, manage and complete the students' progress tracker using either a mobile application or written skills record sheet. • Teach with full regard to H&S coordinating and communicating with other teachers’ assistants and lifeguards on the pupils in a class and supervision required. • Report any safety concerns or health and safety issues to the Director of Swimming • Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques. • Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance. • To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming.
• Regularly assess each participant’s ability and progress and arrange for the award of the appropriate certificates and badges. • To attend regular meetings with the Director of Swimming as and when necessary. • To undertake any additional duties as may be required by the Director of Swimming
General Duties
• To arrive in good time before the lesson start time and to ensure facilities are set up appropriately. • To ensure the lesson programs are safe and appropriate to the needs/abilities of the participants involved and provide supervision and assistance to all participants. • Present and conduct yourself in an appropriate manner with courtesy and regard for others. • Arrange cover for any planned absence and inform Director of Swimming of the changes in good time. • Wear suitable clothing for teaching when in the water and uniform when out of water or when leaving or arriving on site. • Attend progress and award meetings. • Maintain your qualifications, ensuring they are up to date and relevant. • Attend team meeting training session /employee review sessions/ CPD courses as recommended. • Set up and put away any equipment needed for lessons.
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