Casual Swimming Teacher

Role Overview:

• Working within the Council’s School Swimming Service to provide safe swimming lessons to Oldham Schools across the borough.
• Working alongside the school support staff.
• Helping to promote water safety and complete the national curriculum expectations.
• Ability to be organised, flexible to cover lessons at short notice and an understanding of child development/behaviour and safeguarding.
• There may be opportunities for regular weekly term time hours depending on the service needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching swimming to Oldham Primary school children
• Administration of class records
• Ongoing Lifeguard Training (one session per month)
• Involvement in the water polo and School Galas

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of ASA level 2 or equivalent in Aquatics
• NPLQ Lifeguard qualification or equivalent
• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Knowledge of water safety and personal survival
• Be competent in using computer technology