Level 2 Swim Teacher (St Ives)

Huntingdonshire District Council; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is seeking qualified swim teachers to join our friendly leisure centres. You will deliver high‑quality swimming lessons, inspire confidence in swimmers of all ages, and create engaging sessions in a energetic, supportive team environment.

We require a recognised swimming teaching qualification (Swim England or STA Level 2), strong communication skills, and a positive, can‑do attitude.

Qualifications

• A recognised swimming teaching qualification (Swim England or STA Level 2).
• Strong communication and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to build rapport with swimmers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
• Inspire, motivate and develop swimmers, ensuring engaging sessions.
• Work as part of a supportive team within leisure centres.

Skills

Communication

Positive attitude

Rapport with swimmers/parents

Education

Swim England Level 2 or STA Level 2 qualification

Job description

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.

As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.

Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.

Job details

Join our team as a qualified swim teacher! Are you passionate about helping people build confidence in the water? Do you thrive in a dynamic, energetic environment where every lesson makes a difference? We’re looking for qualified, enthusiastic swim teachers to join our friendly and forward‑thinking teams at our leisure centres.

As a vital part of our swim programme, you’ll deliver high‑quality lessons that inspire, motivate, and develop swimmers of all ages and abilities. If you love seeing progress, enjoy creating fun and engaging sessions, and want to be part of a supportive team that values your skills, we want to hear from you!

About You

• A recognised swimming teaching qualification (Swim England or STA Level 2)
• A passion for teaching and a positive, can‑do attitude
• Great communication skills and the ability to build rapport with swimmers and parents.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

The closing date is 9am 20 October 2026.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee‑led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work‑life balance.