Assistant Swimming Instructor

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL; Great Waltham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Great Waltham is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Swimming Instructor to join the swimming team at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre. This part-time role, offering 5 hours per week, involves ensuring the health and safety of swimmers in the learn-to-swim programme. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer-care and communication skills, and the position is subject to safeguarding measures.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual required.
• Responsible for health and safety of learn-to-swim programme members.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the swimming team.
• Assist with teaching swimming.

Skills

Excellent customer-care skills

Confident communication

Job description

Assistant Swimming Instructor

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 14 November 2025
• Salary: £27,171 to £28,257 per year, pro rata
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 01 December 2025
• Location: South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford
• Remote working: On‑site only
• Company: Chelmsford City Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference:

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and self‑motivated individual to work as part of our swimming team at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre.

The successful applicant must be a confident communicator and have excellent customer‑care skills, and will be responsible for the health and safety of members of the learn‑to‑swim programme.

The centre is a large, multi‑purpose complex accommodating a swimming pool, sports hall, two additional halls, fitness room, astro turf, multi‑use games area and climbing wall.

This role is advertised as 5 hours per week. It is an annualised hours contract paid over 52 weeks. If sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date, the role may be closed for applications early.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment. The Council’s Safer Recruitment process includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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