Level 2 Swimming Teacher

Oundle School; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Oundle School is seeking qualified Level 2 Swim Instructors at their Sports Centre to lead swimming lessons for individuals of varying abilities. Instructors will prepare lessons, ensure safety, and create an engaging environment that inspires learners. Flexible shifts with options for part-time hours may suit various lifestyles.

Qualifications

• Passion for swimming and teaching.
• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons.
• Friendly attitude and ability to create a positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and ensure safety provisions before each lesson.
• Deliver well-structured lessons planned in collaboration with the operations team.
• Help participants achieve their swimming awards.

Skills

Swimming Instruction

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Level 2 Swim Instructor qualification

Job description

Our Sports Centre is recruiting for qualified Level 2 Swim Instructors to lead on the delivery of swimming lessons to individuals of varying ability.

The Role

Are you passionate about swimming and eager to inspire others? Our dedicated team of instructors deliver an engaging swim programme for adults and children of all abilities. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us in creating a fun and safe learning environment. You will:

• Prepare equipment and ensure safety provisions before each lesson.
• Deliver high-quality, well-structured lessons planned in collaboration with the operations team.
• Help participants achieve their swimming awards.
• Welcome every participant with a friendly attitude and ensure inclusive, positive experiences for all visitors.

Due to the flexible nature of the role, we can offer a range of shift patterns to help suit your lifestyle, family and other needs, including:

Role 1: Variable hours, with the working week subject to change. Weekend availability required.

Role 2: Part Time hours, with an agreed termly shift pattern. (example shift pattern: Monday – 16:00-18:00, 18:15-19:00; Wednesday – 16:00 – 18:30 and a weekend day 09:00-12:00).

Hourly rate: £21.04

Shift schedules can vary but are currently scheduled during Swim School opening hours which are currently weekday afternoon and evenings (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) and weekend mornings.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer and an overview of the School, please see the Job Description available below.

The School and the Centre

Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.

As well as providing new and improved facilities for the School’s pupils, the new Sports Centre facility has been designed to allow increased access to local residents, sports clubs and Schools. After accommodating the educational and social demands of the pupils the School is eager to develop wider access to the Centre and encourages participation by local community in a range of Sports and Leisure activities organised and managed by the Centre’s staff.

Our State of the Art Sports Centre offers a wide range of classes, fitness facilities and activities on a commercial basis, as well as numerous courses, children’s holiday clubs and organised parties. Our facilities include a 50-metre swimming pool, an 8-court hall, a 70-station fitness suite, a dedicated dance studio and three further multipurpose studios.

To apply

If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Application closing date: 30 June 2025

Interviews will be arranged w/c 7 July 2025 and will include a practical assessment

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

HR Department, Oundle School, The Bursary, Church Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE

Email c/o:[e-mail]: [phone]

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.