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Learn to Swim Instructor

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1104226


De Montfort University (Leicester)


25/10/2025


Ongoing


See Advert


Not Applicable

Pay


£16.62


£2.59

Description

Role

Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.

There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:

Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.

Professional Development:   Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.

Career Progression:   Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.

Contribution to the University Community:   By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.

The Learn to Swim Instructor will deliver high-quality, inclusive swimming lessons to a diverse range of participants as part of the DMUactive programme. Instructors will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering safe, engaging, and effective swimming sessions for various skill levels, from beginners to competent participants.

The following is when the DMUactive Learn to Swim sessions are scheduled to take place throughout the 2025/2026 academic year:

Wednesdays | 2.30pm – 3.00pm | Beginners 

Wednesdays | 3.00pm – 3.30pm | Beginners

Wednesdays | 3.30pm – 4.00pm | Intermediate 

Wednesdays | 4.00pm – 4.30pm | Intermediate

Delivery will be in line with the DMU undergraduate academic calendar so the following are when you would be delivering the sessions:

Term 1 | 29th of September – 12th of December

Term 2 | 5th of January – 27th of March

Term 3 | 20th of April – 12th of June

Even if you can’t deliver a session each week, we would still encourage you to apply as we are looking to have a bank of instructors who can deliver the sessions due to the role being aimed at current DMU students to uptake and we understand studying commitments.

Location: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre

Duties and responsibilities

 
Lesson Delivery: Conduct structured swimming lessons for all ability levels, ensuring lessons are tailored to individual needs.
 
Program Development: Create and evaluate lesson plans based on the Swim England or STA curriculum to help participants progress confidently.
 
Participant Safety: Ensure safety during all lessons, adhering to health and safety regulations and safeguarding protocols. 
 
Performance Evaluation: Continuously assess participant performance, providing feedback, and adapting lessons for effective skill development.
 
Equipment Maintenance: Manage and maintain swimming equipment, reporting any issues to DMUsport.
 
Communication: Liaise with DMUactive staff and provide guidance to participants, fostering an inclusive, supportive environment.

Skills and experience

 
Qualifications and Skills
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • ASA/Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics or STA Level 2 Award in Swimming Teaching.
  • PR and First Aid certification.
  • Experience: Proven experience in planning, leading, and evaluating swimming lessons independently.
Skills Required:
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to engage and motivate a variety of participants.
  • Proficiency in assessing and adapting techniques to meet participants’ unique needs.
Essential Knowledge
  • Teaching and Aquatics: Knowledge of the principles of swimming teaching, including technical skills for various strokes and essential aquatic skills.
  • Safety and Inclusion: Understanding of safeguarding, safety protocols, and inclusive teaching practices.
  • Self-Evaluation: Ability to reflect on teaching performance, set professional development goals, and adapt teaching methods as needed.
Preferred Attributes
 
  • Higher Education Experience: Experience teaching in a higher education or community sports setting.
  • Additional qualifications: such as Level 2 Teaching for specific groups (e.g., teaching vulnerable adults and children). 
  • Administration: The ideal candidate must be able to provide administrative support for the DMUactive programme and any other programmes that you may be offered the opportunity to support.
  • Passionate about physical activity, sport and wellbeing: The ideal candidate will be passionate about the delivery of physical activity and sport, especially in relation to swimming, and also be passionate about helping to support the DMU community to look after their wellbeing.
  • Experience of supporting sessions/events: The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of, or have previous experience of supporting the running of a physical activity/fitness programme or event.
  • Interpersonal Skills: The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, especially regarding teamwork.

Location
De Montfort University, Leicester

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre.

Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and the team are contactable on 01162078351 or Unitemps@dmu.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to Unitemps.

Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU Unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE

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