Casual Swimming Instructors

Stoke-On-Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking enthusiastic Casual Swimming Instructors to join our leisure centres across Stoke-on-Trent. You will deliver engaging and safe swimming lessons, supporting learners of all ages and abilities to build confidence in the water.

The role is casual, with hours offered as needed across Fenton Manor, Dimensions and New Horizons venues, and requires current RLSS lifeguarding and teaching certifications. Join a welcoming team focused on community health and activity.

Qualifications

• Qualified with relevant lifeguarding and swimming instructor certifications, including maintaining current RLSS qualifications and completing the annual departmental water test

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and safe swimming lessons to a wide range of participants across leisure centres
• Support swimmers of all ages and abilities to develop skills and confidence in the water
• Work across Fenton Manor, Dimensions and New Horizons leisure facilities with the swim teaching team

Skills

Swimming instructor certs

Lifeguarding

Communication

Job description

Directorate: Public Health

Section: Leisure

Location: Dimensions, Fenton Manor & New Horizons

Grade: Level 6

Actual Salary: £14.82 per hour

Hours: Casual post

Please note: There are multiple vacancies available for this post.

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and passionate Casual Swimming Instructors to join our friendly and supportive teams across our leisure centres in Stoke-on-Trent.

If you love helping people gain confidence in the water and enjoy being part of a positive, energetic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

In this rewarding role, you’ll help deliver engaging and safe swimming lessons to a wide range of participants, supporting swimmers of all ages and abilities to develop their skills and enjoy being active in the water. You’ll play an important part in helping our communities stay healthy, active and confident around water.

You’ll be based across our fantastic leisure facilities including Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Dimensions Leisure Centre and New Horizons Leisure Centre. These venues are some of the city’s most popular sport and leisure destinations, welcoming over a million visitors each year.

As part of our dedicated swim teaching team, you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about what they do and committed to creating a welcoming, safe and enjoyable experience for everyone who visits.

We’re looking for instructors who are:

• Friendly, approachable and professional, providing a warm welcome to all swimmers and visitors
• Passionate about teaching and helping people develop new skills and confidence in the water
• Committed to maintaining high safety standards and following centre procedures including NOPS, EAPs, COSHH and risk assessments
• Qualified with relevant lifeguarding and swimming instructor certifications, including maintaining current RLSS qualifications and completing the annual departmental water test

This is a casual position, meaning hours will be offered on an as-needed basis depending on programme requirements. While work cannot be guaranteed, this role offers flexibility and is ideal for those looking for part-time or occasional work in a supportive and active environment.

Working with Stoke-on-Trent City Council means being part of a team that is committed to providing high-quality leisure opportunities for local communities. You’ll have the opportunity to inspire swimmers, build confidence in the water and help create positive experiences that people remember

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applicationsfrom individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

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