Casual Assistant Aquatics Instructor L1

Sefton Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking an Assistant Aquatics Instructor (Level 1) to help deliver high-quality swimming lessons across the Active Aquatics programme. You will support qualified instructors, assist learners of all ages, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment where participants can gain confidence in the water.

This role offers flexible hours and is ideal for gaining experience in aquatics, developing teaching skills, and contributing to participants achieving their swimming

Qualifications

• Experience assisting instructors in teaching or coaching
• Ability to support learners of all ages and abilities
• Commitment to safety and safeguarding in aquatic settings

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified instructors with swimming lessons
• Support swimmers of varying ages and abilities during sessions
• Promote a safe, positive learning environment at all times
• Prepare equipment and learning resources for sessions
• Encourage swimmers to build confidence and meet goals
• Maintain high standards of safety and customer care
• Work as part of the Active Aquatics team
• Follow all policies and National Governing Body guidance

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Swimming basics

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Contract: Casual
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours
• Hours: 0 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 13/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: COMM/26/348275

About the Role

As an Assistant Aquatics Instructor (Level 1), you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality swimming lessons across the Active Aquatics programme. Working alongside our qualified instructors, you will help create a safe, enjoyable and inclusive learning environment where swimmers of all ages and abilities can develop confidence and progress their skills in the water.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience within the aquatics industry, develop their teaching skills, and contribute to helping participants achieve their swimming goals.

The role requires someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and approachable, with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and learning experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting qualified instructors with the delivery of swimming lessons.
• Supporting swimmers of varying ages and abilities throughout lessons.
• Promoting a safe and positive learning environment at all times.
• Helping to prepare equipment and learning resources for sessions.
• Encouraging swimmers to build confidence and achieve their individual goals.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and customer care.
• Working effectively as part of the wider Active Aquatics team.
• Following all relevant policies, procedures and National Governing Body guidance.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about swimming, enjoys working with people, and is keen to develop their knowledge and experience within aquatic teaching. You should be confident working as part of a team whilst also showing initiative and professionalism when supporting lessons.

Please see Appendix A (Page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 13 th November (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Friday 27 th November

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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