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Active Lambeth - Assistant Swimming Teacher

Flexible Contract, £ per hour

About Us :

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated

About the Borough :

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over , residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About The Role :

The role of the Assistant Swimming Teacher is to provide a fantastic experience to people learning to swim by delivering fun, safe and inclusive swimming activities. They will support the swimming teacher in the delivery of swimming lesson activities to participants of all ages and abilities. Through their engaging, fun, safe delivery of activities participants will build confidence in the water, develop core aquatic skills and improve their capability in all four swimming strokes.

The Assistant Swimming Teacher will be able to develop water confidence, safety and technical skills across a range of participants of different abilities. The Assistant Swimming Teacher will be able to support the participant's continuous development across a range of aquatic activities. The Assistant Swimming Teacher will assist the delivery of pre-planned activities to a small group of participants across the full range of development stages under supervision of the Swimming Teacher.

Responsibilities :

• Assisting in the cost effective and efficient operation of the facility as designated by the Swimming Teacher
• To teach / coach all pupils on the programme (group lessons) to the standards set out by STA (Swimming Teachers Association)
• Manage the class appropriately and maintain records
• Update training when required to meet the standards of the scheme and that of the STA

How to Apply :

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations,