Level 2 Swimming Instructor

University of York; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the University of York as a Swimming Instructor at York Sport Village. This role involves planning, teaching, and evaluating swimming lessons for a diverse range of pupils, requiring a Level 2 qualification and excellent communication skills. Enjoy competitive pay, annual leave, and exclusive perks from the university.

Benefits

38 annual leave days (pro rata)

Uniform provided

Discounts at on-campus retail shops and catering outlets

Competitive rates at Campus Nursery

Cycle to Work Schemes

Access to award-winning sports facilities

Discounted rates on local retailers and services

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Level 2 Swimming Instructor qualification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Planning, teaching, assessment, and evaluation of swimming lessons.
• Working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Level 2 Swimming Instructor qualification

Job description

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and determined person to join our Swimming Team and make York Sport Village a success for all our customers. As a Swimming Instructor you will be highly motivated, with a commitment to delivering a first-class service to all York Sport facilities users.

The role will involve the planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation of swimming lessons for pupils aged 6 months upwards. You must hold a current Level 2 Swimming Instructor qualification.

You will possess excellent communication skills and an ability to work on your own initiative and within a team. Hours of work may require you to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

York Sport swimming lessons 50 weeks a year.

The salary is £15.00 per hour.

We need cover for the following shifts; Availableshifts are Monday 15:55-19:25, Thursdays 15:55-19:25, Saturdays 08:00-12:30 or Saturday 08:30-12:00. Applicants can do one, two or more shifts depending on availability.

Why Should You Apply?

• We offer 38 annual leave days (pro rata), includes the public bank holidays, and closure days on Christmas and New Year period
• You will be offered uniform.
• Car parking on campus is available and subject to competitive monthly fees
• We provide 10% discount at on-campus Nisa retail shops and Eat at York catering outlets (T&Cs apply)
• We offer discounted postage services (National and International)
• We offer Competitive rates at Campus Nursery and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Perks of using award winning sports facilities: York Sport Village and York Sport Centre
• We offer discounted rates on local retailers and services that are exclusive to YCL

Apply by: Sunday 13^th July 2025

YCL is proud to be a real Living Wage employer.

Condition of Employment

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.

Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

York Commercial Ltd. (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.