7 Hour Part-time Swimming Instructor

Scottish Swimming; Cowdenbeath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Swimming is seeking a part-time Learn to Swim instructor to lead sessions to the SASA Learn to Swim standard and adapt lessons as needed. PVG membership is required before appointment, and you will join the relevant PVG scheme.

You will deliver fun, progressive lessons for children and adults under LTAD, supported by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, with CPD opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics
• Willingness to qualify to UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics / ASA within an agreed timescale
• First Aid Qualification required
• Child Protection Training required

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons to children and adults in line with the Learn to Swim programme
• Assess and record progress using LTAD Swimmer Pathway
• Promote Learn to Swim programme and related services
• Engage in CPD and training per FSLT development scheme
• Comply with FSLT guidelines, policies and procedures
• Observe health and safety procedures for vulnerable groups

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Mentor Level 1

Teamwork

Education

Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics

UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics (or equivalent)

First Aid Qualification

Child Protection Training

Job description

CONTRACT TYPE: Part-Time 7 Hours

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interview Date: TBA

To lead and deliver learn to swim sessions to the agreed standard as outlined by Scottish Swimming (SASA, the sports governing body) and the National Framework for Swimming. Where appropriate, adapt lessons in response to business, individual and group needs.

Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Requirements

Minimum Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics with a commitment to qualify to UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics / ASA , Full Teacher of Swimming or equivalent within an agreed timescale.

• Applications will be accepted from candidates who have undertaken the new SSTQ (Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification)
• First Aid Qualification
• Child Protection Training
• Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun and innovate swimming lessons to children and adults of all abilities, in line with the Scottish Swimming (SASA) Learn to Swim programme.
• Utilise continuous assessment methods to observe, analyse and record progress of swimmers through the Learn to Swim Programme, in line with the LTAD (Long term athlete development) Swimmer Pathway.
• Promote the Fife Sports and Leisure Trust (FSLT) Learn to Swim programme and provide information of alternative products and services.
• Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and appropriate additional training in accordance with FSLT employee development scheme.
• Operate in accordance with FSLT guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Observe operational and health and safety procedures to ensure appropriate management of vulnerable groups.

The Individual

• Delivery of swimming lessons to children and adults
• Scottish Swimming Learn to Swim Programme or equivalent
• Working with swimmers of all abilities from complete beginners to stroke development level
• Liaising with parents of swimmers
• Ability to group swimmers according to ability
• Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers (children and adults), parents and team members
• Demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety when delivering swimming lessons
• Ability to mentor UKCC Level 1 Teacher of Aquatics / Assistant Swimming Teachers
• The ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, to inspire confidence and motivate participants
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic and innovative
• Outgoing and confident
• Ability to listen and adapt and react quickly and positively
• Punctual
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team