Swim Teacher 50W

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils is seeking a Swim Teacher to join our Swim School Team at Wymondham Leisure Centre. You will deliver a fun, safe, and progressive Learn to Swim programme using the ASA National Plan, ensuring lessons are engaging and structured.

Suitable candidates will hold ASA Level 2 (or equivalent) with National Rescue Award or NPLQ, plus experience teaching diverse groups. Flexible hours, pro-rata salary, and access to Local Government Pension Scheme are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification (or equivalent).
• Must hold either the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches or the National Pool Lifeguard qualification.
• Experience planning and delivering swimming lessons to groups of mixed abilities; ability to motivate learners.
• Experience delivering Learn to Swim and Group/Adult/Child/1:2 lessons; strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise, plan and evaluate a high-quality structured swim programme using the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming.
• Deliver Learn to Swim lessons and contribute to progression of learners across groups and ages.

Skills

ASA Level 2 Teaching

Group lessons experience

Adult/Child lessons

Communication skills

Planning & organising

Education

ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches OR National Pool Lifeguard

Job description

**Salary will be pro-rata based on hours

50 weeks per annum - Monday 15:45-18:15, Tuesday 15:45-18:15, Wednesday 15:45-17:45, Thursday 15:45-17:45, Friday 15:45-18:15 & Saturday 08:00-12:00 with an opportunity for overtime.

We are looking to appoint a Swim Teacher to join our Swim School Team in delivering a fun, safe and effective programme for all users at our Wymondham Leisure Centre. This is a 50 week per year role, with two weeks paid leave during our Christmas shutdown.

You will be responsible for organising, planning and evaluating a high-quality structured swim programme using the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming, ensuring that lessons are fun as well as progressive.

About You

With an ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification (or equivalent), you will also hold either the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches, or the National Pool Lifeguard qualification. You will have experience of planning and delivering swimming lessons to groups of mixed abilities and will be able to motivate and enthuse others to develop their swimming skills. This role requires good communication, planning and organisational skills.

In addition to teaching our 'Learn to Swim' programme, we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who are experienced in delivering Group, Adult and Child, individual or 2:1 lessons.

Closing Date: 26th October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.