Swimming Teacher (Summer) - Derby, Derbyshire
Overview
Are you ready to make a splash in your career? Kings Camps are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Swimming Teachers to join our team. If you have a passion for developing children's water confidence and ensuring a safe aquatic environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Kings Camps run sports and activity day camps for children throughout the school holidays, delivering our mission - getting children active, having fun, and learning together.
We know market-leading programmes don't deliver themselves - it's our people who create amazing holiday experiences for children. We're now hiring energetic and passionate Swim Teachers to deliver our mission in 2025 and beyond.
Why work for Kings Camps?
* Funded residential opportunities
* Employee Awards Programme
* Up to 70% off Paediatric First Aid training
* £30 reward voucher for referring a friend
* Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for your own children, siblings, or wider family (ages 5-17)
* Excellent locations - some of the best universities and school sports facilities in the UK!
* Market leading training and development
* Fully funded disclosure for managerial and voluntary positions
* Career development and the potential of regular employment with Kings (we always promote from within!)
* Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds
* Free Kings Camps uniform
Job Description
Reporting to the Camp Manager and working alongside a like-minded team of ratio'd staff, swimming teachers are responsible for planning and delivering safe, structured, fun, and active sessions to children aged between 5 and 17 during the school holidays.
Swim Teachers need to adapt for varying age and ability levels (children are grouped by age, typically 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-17), focusing on developing water confidence and basic stroke development. Our programme emphasizes getting children active through structured, active games and fun activities rather than traditional learn-to-swim lessons.
Safety is our top priority. Swim Teachers work closely with Lifeguards to prepare areas and equipment, manage risk assessments, monitor water conditions, and handle incidents. All staff must adhere to Kings Camps' Swimming Policy, venue Normal Operating Procedures, and Emergency Action Plans.
Staff will work with groups of mixed-ability children, with a maximum of 16 children per session, typically lasting between 30-45 minutes. Sessions usually run between 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Child safety is paramount. You will supervise children during breaks, participate in swimming sessions, oversee the safe use of equipment, record incidents promptly, implement behaviour management policies, and uphold health and safety standards.
Our venues include some fantastic school and university locations across the UK. We also partner with organizations like the RNRMC, Annington Trust, and the Army Welfare Service, running camps for serving personnel's children at military establishments. If you're interested in a residential role, please note this in your application!
Person Specification (Ideal, but flexible)
* SEQ Level 2 or STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher certification
* 12+ months' experience as a swim teacher
* 6+ months experience working with children aged 5-17
* Desirable: Current Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ or NRASTC). Up-to-date certification required.
* Collaborative attitude, comfortable with rotating duties and building positive relationships with children, venue staff, parents, and colleagues
* Knowledge of conducting risk assessments
* Ability to design, plan, and deliver safe, dynamic poolside sessions
Our Safeguarding Promise
Kings Active Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to creating a safe environment where young people can thrive.
About us
Kings Camps is a market-leading not-for-profit organization offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, promoting activity, fun, and learning among children and young people.
Founded in 1991, inspired by US-style summer camps, we aim to provide memorable holiday experiences for children across the UK and overseas, through our child-focused, non-profit work.
Our coaches, known as Red Tops, deliver high-quality sports camps with energy, passion, and a commitment to child development, which we call the Kings Factor.
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