Sports Apprentice with Swimming

Not only shadowing & assisting instructors but also helping with admin duties & setting/tidying up. Must enjoy being in the water & enjoy swimming. Doesn't need to be great at swimming themselves but must be confident in deep water. You will be given all knowledge & shown everything to become a great instructor. The main requirement is being great with children of all ages & being very patient. 

This role involves travel between different swimming pools sites. Sites are detailed below on the vacancy. Please only apply if you can travel between sites. 

The Community Activator Apprenticeship with Swimming specialism has an important role to play in improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and communities. Working alongside our pool co-ordinator and swim teachers, this apprenticeship will give you an introduction into the world of swim teaching. Along the apprenticeship journey, you will learn how to plan, deliver and review sessions. We will also fund your lifeguarding and swim teacher qualifications. 

Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and specifically have a love for swimming? Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing? Can you be a positive role model to inspire and motivate children? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team? If so, our Community Activator Coach apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you!  
 
Key aspects of the role include:

Working directly with children in water from around 3yrs + Support / assist with extra-curricular activities e.g leisure swims / pool parties Undertaking routine maintenance of equipment, water testing and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the pool environment Delivery of a range of interventions to support targeted pupil learning (eg children with additional needs) Use of technology with our swimphony software to update progress reports & log attendance Admin duties will also be included such as stock checking & emailing clients, working behind reception.

Being pro active with keeping everywhere tidy & clean when necessary. Setting for sessions & tidying floats away

Training:

Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism

Sector specific CPD, such as: Level 2 STA Award in Swim Teaching STA safety award qualification Pool maintenance and water testing CPD Supporting the PE curriculum (swimming focussed) Behaviour Management Safeguarding / Prevent Mental Health and Wellbeing Digital skills Functional skills in maths and English (where required)

Training Outcome:

We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:

Careers within the Sport Coaching/education sector Potential further employment with the organisation Opportunity for further education  Opportunity to become a pool co-ordinator  Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship  

Employer Description:

Laura’s Swim Academy has been running since 2004. Teaching all ages & abilities such an important life saving skill. Now that I have my own pool in Coleshill we can now add extra activities such as teaching schools as part of their national curriculum, host pool parties & have leisure swims & aquafit sessions along side our swimming lessons. We also hire & teach at x3 other venues in the midlands, where only lessons take place. 

Working Hours :
30 hours a week for 50 weeks (will include Saturdays to no later than 3pm) Mandatory x2 week break when the business closes over the Christmas period.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness,Interest - Swimming & Teaching,Working with Children