Casual Assistant Aquatics Instructor L2

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking a Casual Aquatics Instructor Level 2 to deliver high-quality swimming lessons aligned with the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework. You will adapt teaching to a range of ages and abilities, creating a positive learning environment that supports progress and enjoyment in the water.

The role requires enthusiasm for teaching, commitment to customer care, and the ability to work well as part of a wider aquatics team, delivering lessons safely and to standard.

Qualifications

• Deliver safe, engaging swimming lessons
• Support swimmers to develop confidence and technique
• Monitor progress and provide feedback
• Ensure lessons follow Swim England Learn to Swim Framework and NGB guidelines

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging swimming lessons to a range of ages and abilities
• Support learners to develop confidence, technique and water safety
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to participants
• Maintain safe teaching environment and follow health and safety procedures
• Provide excellent customer service and positive relationships with swimmers and parents
• Record attendance and complete lesson administration accurately

Skills

Swimming instruction

Water safety

Customer service

Progress monitoring

Education

NGB Level 2 Swimming Instructor

Job description

About the Role

As a Casual Aquatics Instructor Level 2, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality swimming lessons that help participants develop confidence, improve their swimming ability, and stay safe in and around water.

You will be responsible for providing engaging, safe and enjoyable lessons in line with the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework, adapting your teaching approach to suit a range of ages and abilities. You will help create a positive learning environment where swimmers can progress, achieve their goals and enjoy their experience in the water.

This role requires someone who is enthusiastic about teaching, committed to customer care, and able to work effectively as part of a wider aquatics team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and engaging swimming lessons to a range of ages and abilities.
• Support swimmers to develop confidence, technique and water safety skills.
• Monitor participant progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure all lessons are delivered in accordance with programme standards and National Governing Body guidelines.
• Maintain a safe teaching environment and follow all health and safety procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with swimmers and parents.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a high-quality aquatics programme.
• Complete all required lesson administration and attendance records accurately.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about swimming, enjoys helping others learn and develop, and is committed to delivering excellent teaching experiences. Successful candidates will be confident working independently while also contributing positively to a supportive and professional team environment.

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, 13th November 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Friday 20th November 2026

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council values authentic applications that reflect your own experiences, skills and motivations and that sound like you.

AI tools can be used to support your application, such as helping you structure your answers or as a reasonable adjustment. However, your application should remain your own work and accurately represent your own experience and abilities.

To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process for all candidates, applications that appear to rely excessively on AI-generated content may not be shortlisted.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

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.