GLL are currently recruiting trainee Swimmingteachers to join us in Merton, all of our SwimmingTeachers are qualified to at least STA Swim Teacher qualifictaion. The STA qualifications are nationally recognised and will give you the skills of how to teach non-swimmers, beginners and improvers.

If you have a passion and talent for Swimming, you could be part of our team of SwimmingTeachers and help give people of all ages a valuable life skill. We are the largest SwimmingSchool in the UK and our continued growth means we are looking to qualify and employ a growing number of SwimmingTeachers. So, if youd like the opportunity gain the qualifications and training needed to teach people of all ages and abilities how to swim, apply to be a Trainee SwimmingTeacher

Successful applicants will befully fundedto complete theirSTA Level Swim Teacher qualification with a training agreement in place.

We have a range of hours available cross weekdays and weekends.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• A competent swimmer
• A good communicator (verbal and non-verbal)
• A good motivator (supportive and able to give feedback)
• Approachable and patient in nature
• Imaginative
• Will to learn and commit to a 6 day intensive training course
• Previous experience working with Children is desirable but not essential

Being a Swimming Teacher is really rewarding, as youll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential. Naturally, therell be some administration involved, but rest assured that, once qualified, almost all of your time will be spent teaching, working with a range of ages and abilities.

Once qualified, you will be apart of one of our Teaching Teams working with a Lead Teacher to support you in your day to day role.

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:

• A Values driven organisation
• Learning & development to support career development
• Good Pension schemes
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
• A full time permanent position Change accordingly
• Industry leading rates of pay
• opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events
• Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
• Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
• Health assurance
• Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too.
• Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
• 25% off Red Letter Days
• 25% off Buy A Gift
• 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
• Ride to work scheme
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses

About GLL:

As the UKs largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and childrens centres.

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.

One of our core values is More than a Job, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.To make sure were having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.

We offer two different types of work arrangements:

• A permanent employment contract - part time and full time
• A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool

If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.

So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, youll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.

Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.

However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to peoples lives.

We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. xbpsjku

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.