Join our Puddle Ducks Team!
We are a close-knit team that love to give our customers great memories and a fantastic time at their swimming lessons every week. No previous experience necessary, as you will go through all relevant training before you start a role with us.
Midweek Poolside Assistant vacancy, Margate:
Puddle Ducks are recruiting for a Poolside Assistant:
- Friday, 09:10 - 11:50, QEQM Hospital, Margate.
Term-time only. Full training provided. For further information, or to apply for any of the above roles, please email Victoria on: victoria.rowley@puddleducks.com
Evening and weekend Swimming Teacher: Across Kent
Puddle Ducks are recruiting: Weekend Teachers across Kent!
Our amazing team is looking for a few extra people to join us! You have the passion, we have the expertise.
Our teachers are right at the centre of what we do. Our success is totally dependent on having the best teachers, with the total commitment, passion, loyalty and ability to create a good rapport with parents, carers, babies and children.
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our flourishing Puddle Ducks team - and still have time with your family and friends.
We break for many of the school holidays and hours initially on offer are very likely to grow.
Fantastic internal support network and in-house training programme.
Weekend (and some weekday) hours available. Specifics will be discussed on application. Expect to work 4 - 6 hours per week, building steadily from the lower end.
Key Skills/Attributes:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for children and for teaching.
No previous Swimming Teaching experience is necessary as full training will need to be undertaken, but basic qualifications will need to be achieved first, including STA Baby & Preschool / STA Level 2 Award (depending on which age group you would like to teach) and STA Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches (STA STC) (or RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) lifesaving award). All courses are different fees, depending on awarding bodies and locations.
Clean Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (conducted by Puddle Ducks).
Computer literate.
You need to be a competent swimmer (able to swim 25m and dive to the bottom of the pool).
Valid Driving Licence and use of own car is essential.
Main Responsibilities:
Teaching Swimming Classes for babies and children from birth to four years / children aged between 4 - 10 years old.
Maintaining a safe and enjoyable experience for your customers.
Sharing a passion for baby and child swimming.
Loving every second of what you do!
Further in pool training will take place prior to qualification.
Further sessions will be made available with experience.
If this all sounds amazing, and is perfect for you, we’d love to hear from you! Applications by email, with CV attached, to victoria.rowley@puddleducks.com
Can't find anything that suits you? We are always keen to meet energetic and talented people who would like to join our team. If you wish to be considered for any future positions, please email your CV and covering letter to:
eastkent@puddleducks.com