Local Government Council Opportunity: Swimming Teacher

Swimming teacher Current Vacancies

2006-11-25:

Swimming teachers, coaches, give instruction in swimming to people of all ages and abilities.
Many swimming teachers, coaches work part-time.

Teachers, coaches work in various settings, including schools, health centres, private health clubs and swimming clubs.

Whilst demand for swimming teachers, coaches is high, full-time paid jobs are very scarce.

Vacancies are to be found with local authorities, outdoor pursuits centres, holiday camps, private hotels, large sports clubs and sports centres.

Many teachers, coaches begin by working part-time in a voluntary capacity.

Professional sports coaching is very competitive and coaches will be judged by the success of the individual or team they coach.

Currently there is a growth in sports development and some swimming teachers, coaches progress to becoming swimming development officers.

The majority of swimming teachers, coaches work part-time and are paid an hourly rate.

Assistant swimming teachers could earn 5.50 an hour.
Full ASA qualified swimming teachers might earn 11 an hour.
Club coaches could earn 13 an hour.
Fully ASA qualified club coaches may earn 15 an hour.
Senior coaches at district, national, international level could earn 20 an hour. (Permalink)