Swim Teacher - Casual - Chard Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Staff Membership (including

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7

Financial advice

Flexible working hours

My Staff Shop discounts on cinema,旅行,日

Paid annual leave

Potential permanent opportunities

Insurance and savings schemes

Job summary

Freedom Leisure is seeking a Swim Teacher for casual hours to deliver swimming lessons in our Learn to Swim programme. You’ll teach to the Swim England plan, adapting to ages and abilities, and work with parents to track progression.

Qualified with Level 2 Swim Teaching, you’ll have an Enhanced DBS and enjoy flexible hours, with a supportive team in England and Wales. Salary is paid per hour and relies on centre needs.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Swim Teaching qualification is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Strong communication and childcare-support skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming to children and/or adults as part of the centre's programme.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about child progression and development.
• Supervise customers in the pool area to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Interact positively with customers and provide great service.

Skills

Level 2 Swim Teaching

Enhanced DBS check

Excellent communication

Child supervision

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 be part of our team delivering swimming lessons to customers of all ages and abilities, teaching to the Swim England National Teaching Plan, ensuring they feel supported and are achieving their goals. This may be group or individual lessons.

As we expand our Learn to Swim programme we are looking for new team members who are Swim England Level 2 qualified or equivalent, teaching regular classes and covering for teachers in their absence.

Hours

Casual hours, as and when required.

Requirements

• 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 assist with children and their parents
• Level 2 Swim Teaching qualification
• Enhanced DBS check

Benefits

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

25th September 2026

Salary

up to £16.85 per hour

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.