Casual Swimming Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Old Down; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Continuity of employment through local

Job summary

Stroud District Council's Active Lifestyles Stroud service is hiring a Casual Swimming Teacher to deliver swimming lessons and coaching as part of the Learn to Swim programme. The role is zero-hours and may require weekend and evening sessions.

You must hold or be willing to work towards ASA Level 2 teaching and NPLQ, and the council cannot sponsor visas. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, supporting learners, delivering excellent customer service, and assisting with lifeguarding,

Qualifications

• ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons and coaching sessions
• Support the Learn to Swim programme and help participants reach their goals
• Provide excellent customer service and a welcoming environment for all users
• Assist with operational duties including lifeguarding, administration and cleaning when required
• Play an active part in maintaining health and safety standards and responding to emergencies

Skills

ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher

NPLQ

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Casual Swimming Teacher post within Active Lifestyles Stroud, the council's leisure service, supporting its Learn to Swim programme. The work centres on delivering swimming lessons and coaching, helping learners reach their goals while keeping sessions welcoming. It is a zero-hours casual role, and weekend and evening sessions may be needed. Candidates must hold or be willing to work towards ASA Level 2 teaching and NPLQ, and the council cannot sponsor a visa.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons and coaching sessions
• Support the Learn to Swim programme and help participants reach their goals
• Provide excellent customer service and a welcoming environment for all users
• Assist with operational duties including lifeguarding, administration and cleaning when required
• Play an active part in maintaining health and safety standards and responding to emergencies

Qualifications

• ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification, or willingness to work towards it
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), or willingness to work towards it

Experience

• Experience working with the public

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Basic IT skills
• Organised and able to manage own workload

Checks & eligibility

• Existing right to work in the UK

Other

• Enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities

What’s offered

• Range of staff benefits, detailed on the council's website
• Commitment to supporting staff and continuity of employment through the planned Gloucestershire local government reorganisation, provisionally April 2028