Swimming Lesson Assistant

• Ipswich School
• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG
• Salary: 14.20 per hour
• Hours: Casual hours*
• Contract: Casual Contract. Required as and when needed
• Reference: 8714

*Casual including evenings and weekends.

Ipswich School has been listed as one of the top 100 schools in the country and is certainly one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We were established prior to 1399 although we moved to our present site in 1852. We have over 1080 pupils aged between 3 months and 19 years and are fully co-educational.

The most recent ISI Inspection of the Senior School rated us as Excellent in all categories a judgement of which we are very proud. The school operates a 5-day week with representative sports played during the week and on Saturdays.

Ipswich School Enterprise Ltd

ISE Ltd is the schools trading company. It is the entity used to generate income from the schools non-educational activities which include the lettings of school properties/facilities and holiday sports camps. These activities do not come directly under the umbrella of the schools charitable aims but they provide an essential income stream to support those aims.

The post

Ipswich School Enterprises Ltd is seeking a motivated and reliable Swimming Lesson Assistant to support the delivery of a high-quality swimming programme for the public at Ipswich School.

Working alongside qualified Swim Instructors you will help deliver engaging and safe lessons for participants of all ages and abilities supporting swimmers to build confidence develop skills and enjoy their time in the water.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in swimming teaching and develop their skills within a professional and supportive environment.

You will be responsible to the Lead Swim Instructor The General Manager and ultimately the Director of Sport

Principle responsibilities:

• assist Swim Instructors in delivering structured swimming lessons in line with approved curriculum and safety standards
• support swimmers in developing basic techniques water confidence and safety skills
• provide encouragement and positive reinforcement to participants
• help set up and clear away equipment for lessons
• maintain a safe inclusive and positive learning environment
• support behaviour management within lessons where appropriate
• communicate effectively with instructors swimmers parents and colleagues
• monitor poolside safety and follow instructions from the lead instructor
• follow Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) and implement Emergency Action Plan (EAP) when required
• report any maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

This list is not exhaustive and duties may be changed or added to as determined from time to time.

Person specification:

• experience working with children or in a sporting/coaching environment (desirable)
• ability to work as part of a team and take directions from lead instructors
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• qualifications (desirable but not essential): Swim England Level 1 Assistant (Teaching Swimming) or willingness to work towards it - NRASTC NPLQ or other water safety qualifications (desirable)
• motivated and keen to learn
• friendly approachable and supportive
• responsible and safety-conscious
• reliable and punctual
• passionate about swimming and helping others.

Hours of work pay and benefits:

• youll be part of a supportive professional team delivering a high-quality swimming programme for the public in a well-equipped facility with opportunities for professional growth and development. Whether teaching beginners or advanced swimmers your work will have a lasting impact on participants confidence and enjoyment in the water
• this is a casual part-term position there are no set hours of working. You will be asked to sign a Casual Worker Agreement
• your working hours will be determined for each separate assignment/period of work offered to you
• an assignment period usually lasts for one academic term but can be shorter or longer in duration to meet the schools requirements
• this role will be classified as a Support Staff position in the school
• the hourly rate for this post will be 14.20 per hour
• hours worked should be recorded on a timesheet authorised by the General Manager or Director of Sport and submitted to the HR Office by the 16th of each month for payment at the end of the month
• statutory holiday pay is calculated and paid termly (currently in April August and December)
• salaries are paid monthly in arrears by BACS on the last working day of each month and hourly rates of pay are reviewed annually in April or September
• in line with workplace pension legislation you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme after 3 months service and you will receive 3x death in service life cover if you join the scheme
• free lunch is provided in the Dining Hall during term time when you are on duty and staff are able to use the schools swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).

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Please send a cover letter and completed application form to the HR department Ipswich School 25 Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG or via email at