Level 2 Baby Swimming Teacher (Experienced)

swim!; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Birthday off

Earned wage access

Uniform and facilities designed forfun

Staff discounts on lessons

Team training and collaboration

Recognition rewards and development

Clear career pathways

Job summary

swim! in the United Kingdom is seeking a Baby Swimming Teacher to deliver engaging lessons for children aged 0-3 with their adult buddies. You will foster confidence, celebrate milestones, and ensure a memorable, safe experience for every swimmer and accompanying adult.

Join a team that values high standards, ongoing development, and cross-venue opportunities. Training and qualifications are provided to support your growth in this role.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Baby Swimming Teaching Qualification (STA or Swim England).
• Experience teaching children or working in a leisure or sports environment.
• Early Years experience.
• Friendly, engaging personality with great communication skills.
• Passion for swimming and inspiring young people.
• Focus on quality, customer experience and teamwork.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Desire to learn; full training and qualifications provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver themed, structured swimming lessons for 0-3 year olds with adult buddies.
• Provide outstanding customer care and welcome families.
• Use digital systems to track progress and communicate results.
• Participate in training, team meetings and ongoing development.
• Undertake occasional operational duties and support site team.
• Opportunity to work across multiple venues if located near others.

Skills

Communication skills

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

STA/Swim England Level 2-3 Baby Swimming Teaching Qualification

Job description

About swim!

Founded by Olympians Becky Adlington OBE and Steve Parry MBE, swim! is the UK’s leading premium learn-to-swim brand.

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art venues are designed specifically for children and families. They are safe, secure, and inspiring environments where every detail supports learning, fun, and confidence in the water.

We’re proud of our people and our product, and high standards should run through everything we do. From the quality of our teaching to the way we support every swimmer and family as well as safe, clean, warm venues.

The Role

As a Baby Swimming Teacher at swim!, you’ll deliver fun, creative, and high-quality swimming lessons for children aged 0-3yrs with their adult buddies!. You’ll inspire confidence, celebrate progress, and make every session engaging and safe ensuring each swimmer enjoys a memorable experience and every adult feels valued and informed.

This is more than a teaching role, it’s a chance to change lives, develop your career, and be part of a team that sets new standards for learn-to-swim experiences in the UK.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver, and review themed, structured swimming lessons for children aged 0-3 in line with Early Years standards.
• Provide outstanding customer care, welcoming families, engaging with adults, and ensuring every swimmer feels supported.
• Use our digital systems to track progress, celebrate milestones, and communicate results.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and ongoing development sessions to maintain excellence and consistency.
• Undertake occasional operational duties (training provided) and support the wider site team when required.
• If you are located close to other swim! and swim@ venues there is an opportunity to work across multiple locations.

About You

You’re energetic, positive, and genuinely care about helping children succeed. You combine enthusiasm and warmth with a commitment to professionalism, consistency, and safety.

Essential

• Level 2 or 3 Baby Swimming Teaching Qualification (STA or Swim England)
• Experience teaching children or working in a leisure or sports environment.
• Early Years experience.
• A friendly, engaging personality with great communication skills.
• Passion for swimming, sport, and inspiring young people.
• Focus on quality, customer experience, and teamwork.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Desire to learn and grow, full training and qualifications provided.

Desirable

• Lifeguarding, safeguarding, or first aid qualifications.

We provide fully funded training and qualifications, we recruit on personality and potential!

Why Join swim!

• Competitive pay and employment stability.
• Your birthday off.
• Instant earned wage access, save as you earn and discount vouchers
• Bright, modern uniform and facilities designed for fun and safety.
• Staff discounts on lessons for family and friends.
• Monthly team training and collaboration sessions.
• Recognition rewards, events, and ongoing development.
• Clear career pathways from Teacher to Team Leader, Tutor, or Manager.