(COM965) Part Time Swimming Teacher

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking a Swimming Teacher/Lifeguard to deliver swimming instruction to children and adults in accordance with our programme. You must have ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching Certificate and a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

You will carry out some lifeguarding duties when not teaching and must be a team player. Hours are 18.5 per week across Thursday to Saturday, with a start as early as 8:45 and finish by 18:30; a 30 minute meal break applies for

Qualifications

• 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 programme.
• DBS check will be undertaken and candidate must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons to children and adults as per agreed programme.
• Carry out lifeguarding duties when not teaching.
• Work as part of the team to ensure safety and programme delivery.

Skills

Teaching swimming

Lifeguarding

Team player

Education

ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching Certificate

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.

Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council

Salary: Scale 4 (scp 10-13) £28,608 to £30,023 per annum pro rata

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Sector: Education

Sector: Leisure and Culture

Job Role: Teacher