Job Title: Swimming Teacher (Level 2)
Hourly Rate: £18.58 + 14% holiday pay per hour (£21.18 per hour)
Contract Type: Casual
Additional role info: This is a flexible position offered on a casual contract, allowing staff to select the shifts that best fit their availability
We’re looking for a passionate and positive Swimming Teacher to deliver high‑quality lessons in our busy and welcoming Swim School. We currently have Monday and Thursday shifts available from 3.35pm‑6.05pm, with opportunities to cover and pick up additional daytime, evening and weekend classes. If you’re enthusiastic about helping children build confidence and learn essential life skills in the water, this is a fantastic chance to make a real impact in a supportive and community‑focused environment.
This is a casual role with flexible hours, ideal for individuals seeking rewarding work that fits around other commitments. As part of our friendly and committed swimming team, you will help deliver a high‑quality programme of lessons aligned with Swim England and contribute to the ongoing development of the Swim School.
Working with children, young people and adults, you will create an enjoyable and inclusive environment where every swimmer feels supported and motivated to progress.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver engaging and progressive swimming lessons in line with established teaching frameworks.
- Support swimmers of all ages and abilities, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
- Provide excellent customer service, communicating clearly and professionally with swimmers, parents, and visitors.
- Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and confidence, ensuring the pool remains a safe and welcoming space for all users.
- Maintain accurate attendance and progress records, ensuring timely and clear communication with families.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support lesson setup, health and safety procedures, and smooth facility operation.
- Uphold safeguarding practices and contribute to a secure environment where children and young people can thrive.
About you
- A Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification (Swim England or STA equivalent).
- A strong understanding of health and safety in a pool environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and support swimmers.
- A positive, organised and learner‑centred approach.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Flexibility to work some evening and weekend shifts
It would also be great if you have:
- A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or willingness to train in future.
- Experience working in a school, leisure, or community sport setting.
- A Pool Plant Operator qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer and pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Recruitment timeline
- Closing Date: 16 June 2926
- Shortlisting: 17 June 2026
- Interviews: 02 July 2026 (As part of the assessment process, candidates will be required to plan and deliver a 30‑minute swim school lesson)
We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
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