Swimming Teacher

The role

As a Level 2 swimming teacher you will help teach and coach people of all ages and abilities to develop swimming skills, technique and confidence in the water. Applicants will be customer focused, have a positive and problem solving attitude at all times and demonstrate an aptitude for teamwork.

These positions will complete the swimming pool rota ensuring a safe and effective swimming pool operation.

What will you be doing?

Your be working on a successful learn to swim programme, delivering a range of lessons to children and adults. Your plan and deliver swimming lessons in line with the scheme of work and creating lesson plans that will. Identify participants’ abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential. You will plan and deliver sessions appropriate to the level of swimmer. When teaching you will provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques. Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance for the individual swimmers. To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming. Regularly assess each participant’s ability and progress and arrange for the award of the appropriate certificates

You should apply if

To have an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming. To be a good communicator and have the ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers. Demonstrate perseverance and patience and have the ability to encourage people and put them at ease. To have an understanding of how to differentiate in a coaching session.

The swim school runs Monday to Friday evenings between the hours of 16:00 – 20:00 as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings between 8:00 – 12:30

Post 1 Saturdays 8:30-12:00

Various ad hoc hours also available

Applicants will need to demonstrate develop both teamwork and hard work in order to deliver a fantastic experience for all our students, staff and community users whilst adhering to our Health & Safety policies.

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Part time (3.5 hours per week)

Grade: F

Salary: £28,031 - £32,080 per annum

School/Unit: Sports Facilities and Operations

Shift pattern: Saturday 08:30 - 12:00

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 22nd July 2026

For informal queries please contact Beth Mennie (Swim School Manager) - Sign in to view email

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JOB NUMBER

SUPP113548

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN

Open ended / Part time

POSTING END DATE

22 Jul 2026

FACULTY/DIVISION

Centre for Sport Exercise and Health

SALARY

£28,031 - £32,080 per annum