Assistant Swim Teacher (Level 1) - Casual - Guildford Spectrum

Freedom Leisure; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure organization in Guildford seeks a Swim Teacher to deliver swimming lessons at Guildford Spectrum. The role requires excellent communication skills and a Level 1 Swim Teaching qualification, with training provided. Flexible working hours and opportunities for career development are offered. Join a community-focused team dedicated to improving lives through leisure.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Opportunities to build an exciting career

Fun and busy environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching swimming preferred, but training is provided.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Assist children and adults as part of the swimming lesson programme.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about their child's development.
• Supervise customers in and around the swimming pool.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with children and adults

Education

Level 1 Swim Teaching qualification

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and makinga real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Swim Teacher but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their manager and colleagues.

In the role of Swim Teacher, you will deliver swimming lessons at Guildford Spectrum to customers of all ages and abilities ensuring they feel supported and are achieving their goals.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when needed.

• To assist children and/or adults as part of the Leisure Centre’s swimming lesson programme, according to qualification, training and experience
• To communicate with the children’s parents/guardians concerning their development, and advise on their progression through the programme
• To assist in the supervision of customers in the swimming pool and surrounds, ensuring their safety and discipline
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine desire to work closely with customers.
• Level 1 Swim Teaching qualification
• Enhanced DBS check

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 17th October 2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour