Swim Teacher - Casual - Bourton-on-the-Water Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Bourton-on-the-Water; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure provider in Bourton-on-the-Water is seeking a Swim Teacher for casual hours, primarily on Sundays. In this role, you will deliver swimming lessons to customers of all ages and abilities, ensuring they feel supported and are achieving their goals. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a Level 2 swimming teaching qualification (training can be provided). Enjoy the benefits of a flexible working environment, paid leave, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Training can be provided for the Level 2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming to children and adults in the leisure centre.
• Communicate with parents regarding children's development.
• Supervise customers in the swimming pool ensuring safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work closely with customers

Ability to deal with children and parents

Education

Level 2 swimming teaching qualification

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

In the role of Swim Teacher, you will deliver swimming lessons at Bourton Leisure Centre to customers of all ages and abilities ensuring they feel supported and are achieving their goals.

If you want to progress further, we will support this through additional training, both formal and on the job will be key. However, we also appreciate that not everyone wants to ‘move up the ladder’ and that’s absolutely fine with us. What is really important is that you are happy in your work.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, Sunday's.

• To teach swimming to children and/or adults as part of the Leisure Centre’s swimming lesson programme, according to qualification, training and experience
• To communicate with the children’s parents/guardians concerning their development, and advise on their progression through the programme
• To assist in the supervision of customers in the swimming pool and surrounds, ensuring their safety and discipline
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine desire to work closely with customers.
• An ability to deal with children and their parents
• Level 2 swimming teaching qualification (training can be provided)
• Enhanced DBS check

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 31st December 2025

Salary: up to £19.74 per hour