Baby Swimming Teacher

We Are Swim; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's swimming organization in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Baby Swimming Teacher to deliver engaging swimming lessons for children aged 0-3 alongside their adult companions. This role focuses on providing a safe and inspiring environment that encourages learning and confidence in the water. Ideal candidates should have a friendly disposition, a passion for sports, and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Full training and qualifications will be supported, ensuring a clear pathway for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Birthday off

Staff discounts on lessons

Monthly team training sessions

Recognition rewards and ongoing development

Qualifications

• Energetic and positive demeanor focused on helping children succeed.
• Enthusiasm for swimming and sports with a commitment to professionalism.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver themed, structured swimming lessons for children aged 0-3.
• Provide outstanding customer care and engage with families.
• Use digital systems to track progress and communicate results.
• Participate in training and team meetings for ongoing development.
• Support the wider site team with operational duties as needed.

Skills

Friendly, engaging personality

Great communication skills

Passion for swimming and sport

Focus on customer experience

Teamwork

Education

Swim England Level 2 or STA Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification

Swim England / STA Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers

Job description

About swim!

Founded by Olympians Becky Adlington OBE and Steve Parry MBE, swim! is the UK’s leading premium learn-to-swim brand.

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art venues are designed specifically for children and families. They are safe, secure, and inspiring environments where every detail supports learning, fun, and confidence in the water.

We’re proud of our people and our product, and high standards should run through everything we do. From the quality of our teaching to the way we support every swimmer and family as well as safe, clean, warm venues.

The Role

As a Baby Swimming Teacher at swim!, you’ll deliver fun, creative, and high-quality swimming lessons for children aged 0-3yrs with their adult buddies!. You’ll inspire confidence, celebrate progress, and make every session engaging and safe ensuring each swimmer enjoys a memorable experience and every adult feels valued and informed.

This is more than a teaching role, it’s a chance to change lives, develop your career, and be part of a team that sets new standards for learn-to-swim experiences in the UK.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver, and review themed, structured swimming lessons for children aged 0-3 in line with Early Years standards.
• Provide outstanding customer care, welcoming families, engaging with adults, and ensuring every swimmer feels supported.
• Use our digital systems to track progress, celebrate milestones, and communicate results.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and ongoing development sessions to maintain excellence and consistency.
• Undertake occasional operational duties (training provided) and support the wider site team when required.
• If you are located close to other swim! and swim@ venues there is an opportunity to work across multiple locations.

About You

You’re energetic, positive, and genuinely care about helping children succeed. You combine enthusiasm and warmth with a commitment to professionalism, consistency, and safety.

Essential

• A friendly, engaging personality with great communication skills.
• Passion for swimming, sport, and inspiring young people.
• Focus on quality, customer experience, and teamwork.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Desire to learn and grow, full training and qualifications provided.

Desirable

• Swim England Level 2 or STA Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification (or equivalent).
• Swim England / STA Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers.
• Experience teaching children or working in a leisure or sports environment.
• Early Years experience.
• Lifeguarding, safeguarding, or first aid qualifications.

We provide fully funded training and qualifications, we recruit on personality and potential!

Why Join swim!

• Competitive pay and employment stability.
• Your birthday off.
• Bright, modern uniform and facilities designed for fun and safety.
• Staff discounts on lessons for family and friends.
• Monthly team training and collaboration sessions.
• Recognition rewards, events, and ongoing development.
• Clear career pathways from Teacher to Team Leader, Tutor, or Manager.