Casual Swimming Instructor

Role Description

We are looking for committed, enthusiastic and determined individuals to join us on a casual basis as a Swimming Instructor (Level 2), assisting in the successful delivery of the York Sport ‘Learn to Swim’ programme.

York Sport’s mission is to inspire everyone to embrace active lifestyles, exercise and take part in sport and to offer the widest range of first class sport, health and fitness facilities, services and programmes in the city.

The role will involve the planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation of swimming lessons for pupils aged 3 years upwards. 

• You must hold a current Level 2 Swimming Instructor qualification.
• You will possess excellent communication skills.
• Plus an ability to work on your own initiative and within a team. 
• Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check covered by YCL.

The rate of pay is £15.00 per hour. As a casual staff member, you will also receive holiday pay on top of your hourly rate, which is paid at 12.07%. 

This is a casual role therefore hours will be offered on an adhoc basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Please send a CV and further supporting documents (copies of qualifications) to swimming@york-sport.com and reference 13494.

Applicants will be contacted if they have been chosen to progress to the next stage, this will be an informal chat and a practical teaching assessment. If you are not contacted then you have not been selected on this occasion.

This advert will close on 15 September 2024 or when a sufficient number of CVs have been received.

York Commercial Ltd. (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork