Swim Teacher - Part Time - Crowborough Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure provider in the UK is seeking a Swim Teacher to deliver lessons to customers of all ages in Crowborough. You will ensure that each individual feels supported in achieving their swimming goals. This role offers flexibility with up to 2 hours of work per week and includes robust training and career development opportunities. Enjoy a benefits package designed to keep you healthy, happy, and valued.

Benefits

Discounted staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• To teach swimming to children and/or adults as part of the swimming lesson programme.
• To communicate with parents/guardians concerning students' development.
• To assist in the supervision of customers in the swimming pool.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Ensure customers feel supported and achieve their goals.
• Assist in maintaining safety and discipline in the swimming pool.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Professionalism and integrity

Enthusiasm and motivation

Education

Level 2 swimming teaching qualification

DBS check

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 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: up to 2 hours per week, Thursday's (rota basis)

• Level 2 swimming teaching qualification (training can be provided)
• 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
• High level of professionalism and integrity, enthusiasm and motivation
• 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?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment supporting your local community to improve lives through leisure.

Closing date: 28th November 2025

Salary: up to £18.79 per hour