(COM965) Part Time Swimming Teacher

Ribble Valley; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training/development opportunities

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking a Part Time Swimming Teacher to deliver swimming instruction to both children and adults. The role includes lifeguarding duties when not teaching and requires a team-oriented approach.

Hours are 18.5 per week across Thursday to Saturday with some term-time variations; an enhanced DBS and practical assessment are part of the process. The council offers benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching Certificate.
• Must hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• Provides swimming instruction to children and adults as per our programme.
• Be a reliable team player and assist in lifeguarding when not teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide swimming instruction to children and adults as per our programme.
• Carry out lifeguarding duties when not teaching.
• Be a team player and support programme delivery.
• Hours may vary by term and schedule.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Team player

Education

ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching Certificate

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Location: Clitheroe

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Part Time Swimming Teacher

Reference: COM965

Hours: 18.5 hours per week.

Thursday 9.15- 18.30 (8.75)

Friday 11.30-18.30 (6.5)

Saturday 8.45-12.00 (3.25)

Total = 18.5

Saturday 8.45-12.00 (3.25) - weekend enhancement payable for these hours

Hours may vary from term to term depending upon programme of lessons provided

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.

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.

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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.