Swim Teacher - Casual - Summerfields Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Hastings; On-site; GBP 19,082 - 27,177; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training and development

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Opportunities for permanent work

Job summary

A leading charitable leisure trust in Hastings is seeking a Swim Teacher to deliver swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. You will communicate with parents regarding customer development and supervise pool safety. The ideal candidate should have a Level 2 swimming teaching qualification and a passion for the leisure industry. This role offers casual hours, training opportunities, and a fun working environment, with a closing date for applications on April 24th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Teach swimming to children and adults as per the Leisure Centre's program.
• Communicate development and advise on progression to parents.
• Supervise customers ensuring their safety and discipline.
• Assist with children and their parents if needed.
• Work flexibly and understand instructions from managers.
• Demonstrate passion and energy for the leisure industry.
• Complete enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Support customers in achieving their swimming goals.

Skills

Swimming teaching proficiency

Communication with parents/guardians

Supervision skills

Team orientation

Flexibility

Passion for leisure industry

Education

Level 2 swimming teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Role

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.

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
• An ability to assist with children and their parents
• Level 2 swimming teaching qualification
• Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
• To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
• Enhanced DBS check

Benefits

• 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: 24th April 2026

Salary: up to £16.79 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.