(COM965) Part Time Swimming Teacher

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable hours

Pension

Training opportunities

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking a swimming instructor to teach children and adults and to perform lifeguard duties when not teaching. You must hold ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching Certificate and a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). An enhanced DBS check will be completed after the offer.

The role is 18.5 hours per week, Thursday to Saturday, with a 30-minute meal break. Shifts run 8:45am to 6:30pm and may vary by term.

Qualifications

• Must hold ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching Certificate.
• Must hold National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming to children and adults according to the programme.
• Carry out lifeguarding duties when not teaching.
• Work as part of a team and adhere to schedules.

Skills

Swimming instruction

Lifeguard duties

Education

ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching Certificate

Tools

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

You must have ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching Certificate and a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. You will provide swimming instruction to children and adults as per our agreed programme.

You will also be required to carry out some lifeguarding duties when not teaching and must be a team player.

The working hours will be 18.5 hours per week between Thursday and Saturday. The earliest start will be 8.45am and latest finish will be 6.30pm. It will be the same pattern each week for each term, but timings may vary within these hours from term to term.

There will be a 30 minute meal break each day where shifts exceed 6 hours.

An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken once an offer of employment is made. Any offer of employment will be subject to a practical assessment.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.

Closing date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.