Level 2 Swim Teacher

Huntingdonshire District Council; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking qualified Level 2 Swimming Teachers to join their team. You will teach group lessons for children aged 3 years and older, with flexible opportunities for private lessons and covering other teachers. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The hourly rate is £21.89.

Benefits

Flexitime for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must possess a Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Teach group junior swimming lessons to children aged 3 years and older.
• Provide 1:1 private swimming lessons when required.
• Cover other teachers on an ad-hoc basis as needed.

Skills

Teaching swimming

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification

Job description

Overview

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making. At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Role details

One Leisure St. Ives is looking for qualified and enthusiastic Level 2 Swimming Teachers to join our team. With an hourly rate of £21.89 per hour, you will be teaching group junior lessons to swimmers aged 3 years upwards. We have opportunities for teachers to teach regular lessons on a weekly basis, cover other teachers on an ad-hoc basis and to deliver 1:1 private lessons. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Responsibilities

• Teach group junior swimming lessons to children aged 3 years and older.
• Provide 1:1 private swimming lessons when required.
• Cover other teachers on an ad-hoc basis as needed.

Qualifications and requirements

• Qualified Level 2 Swimming Teacher.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK (HDC does not sponsor; no CoS).

Application and deadlines

To apply for this position, please complete the application form. The closing date is 9am on 1 October 2025 and interviews will be held shortly after. This is a rolling campaign and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; the advert may close early if suitable applications are received. For any questions regarding submitting an application, contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. The official closing date is as stated, and may differ on third-party sites; please refer to the HDC website for the official date.

Working for the council / Equality

Working for HDC, we value diversity of thought and seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds to enhance innovation. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to our recruitment and to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and offer benefits, including flexitime, to support work-life balance.