Swim Teacher - Casual - Braintree

Freedom Leisure; Braintree; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Staff Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working hours

Staff shop discounts

Paid annual leave

Opportunities for permanent role

Insurance and savings schemes

Job summary

Freedom Leisure in Braintree is recruiting a Swim Teacher for casual hours at one of our local centres. You will deliver swimming lessons to children and adults, ensuring everyone feels supported and reaches their goals. Full training is provided and progression opportunities are available.

We look for friendly, communicative team players who enjoy helping families and communities stay active. A current Enhanced DBS check is required, and you will join a welcoming, safety‑minded environment with

Qualifications

• 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.
• Competent swimmer – swim test will need to be completed as part of the interview process.
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine desire to work closely with customers.
• An ability to assist with children and their parents
• Enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming to children and/or adults as part of the Leisure Centre’s programme.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about child development and progression.
• Assist in supervising customers in the pool area to ensure safety.
• Demonstrate competence in swimming and complete required swim test during interview.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Safety supervision

Enhanced DBS

Education

Level 1/2 Swim Teaching

Job description

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

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and makinga 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.

If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Swim Teacher but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their manager and colleagues.

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

Job location will be based in one of the following centres: Braintree Swim and Fitness, Halstead Leisure Centre or Witham Leisure Centre.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.

Casual hours, as and when required.

• 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
• Level 1 or 2 Swim Teaching qualification
• Competent swimmer – swim test will need to be completed as part of the interview process.
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine desire to work closely with customers.
• An ability to assist with children and their parents
• 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?

• Discounted Staff Membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Flexible working hours
• My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
• Paid annual leave
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Closing Date: 11th September 2026

Salary: up to £14.93 per hour (Level 1) / up to £17per hour (Level 2)

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.