Class Lead Swimming Teacher – Edinburgh

Stepping Stones Museum for Children; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private learn-to-swim provider in Scotland seeks a Lead Swimming Teacher for children aged 3 to 11. The role involves delivering lessons, building trust with swimmers, and adapting teaching styles to individual needs. Join a fun and supportive team with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Allocated holiday allowance

No self-assessment requirement

All payroll matters handled directly

Qualifications

• Qualified swimming instructor or willingness to train.
• Ability to adapt to individual swimmer needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons safely following the Stepping Stones framework.
• Assess swimmers for awards twice per year.
• Provide feedback to the Stepping Stones office as required.

Skills

Fun

Approachable

Knowledgeable

Education

National Governing Body Swimming Teacher Certificate

SSTQ

UKCC

STA

ASA

Job description

Lead Swimming Teacher – Edinburgh

Stepping Stones is a leading private learn-to-swim provider in Scotland, known for delivering high-quality, low-ratio swimming lessons for children in small groups of up to 6 children. To support our growing team, we are looking for Lead Swimming Teachers who are eager to embark on an exciting career in swimming instruction.

Enjoy Full Employee Status

Unlike many similar companies, roles with Stepping Stones are employed positions, offering various benefits such as no requirement for self-assessment, allocated holiday allowance, and all payroll matters handled directly by Stepping Stones.

Role Overview

We are looking for someone who is fun, approachable, and loves working with children. Our staff are expected to be knowledgeable, approachable, and fun. As a Stepping Stones instructor, you will be responsible for delivering our learn-to-swim framework to swimmers typically aged between 3 and 11 years. Our teachers work hard to build trust with each swimmer, committing to the same classes each week, with the vision that each teacher becomes a mentor and role model.

The core lessons are mainly delivered during weekday afternoons and weekends. There are various days and times available, and additional hours can be picked up on a temporary (lesson cover) or permanent basis.

If you are not currently qualified, ask us about our training and development programme to become a qualified swimming instructor.

Qualifications

• National Governing Body Swimming Teacher Certificate (Essential)
• SSTQ | UKCC | STA | ASA
• NRASTC or NPLQ desirable but not essential

Main Duties

• Deliver swimming lessons safely following the Stepping Stones framework.
• Progress and develop each swimmer through the framework.
• Assess swimmers for awards twice per year.
• Provide feedback to the Stepping Stones office as required.

Personal Qualities

We encourage our teachers to be fun, friendly, bubbly, and approachable. Recognising individual needs, adapting to each situation, and motivating swimmers are key. Some swimmers respond well to encouragement, others need a gentle, caring approach.

Our main aim is to have fun. We believe that the best way for swimmers to engage and enjoy lessons is for teachers to have fun during delivery. If you are a fun, outgoing, and confident instructor, enquire now to take your first step with Stepping Stones.