Swim Teacher - Part Time - Kettering Swimming Pool

Freedom Leisure; England; On-site; GBP 19,150 - 27,274; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on leisure activities

Discounted Staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Fully funded training

Job summary

A charitable leisure trust in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Swim Teacher. You will deliver swimming lessons to all ages, ensuring participants achieve their goals while providing a safe and supportive environment. This role is part time, offering a flexible schedule from Wednesday to Sunday with a pay rate of up to £16.85 per hour. Candidates need a Level 2 swimming teaching qualification and excellent communication skills. Benefits include staff discounts, pension plans, and funded training.

Qualifications

• Teach swimming to children and/or adults in the Leisure Centre's swimming lesson programme.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding their children's development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Supervise customers in the swimming pool and surroundings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to assist with children

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 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.

Role: Swim Teacher

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

We support progression through additional training, both formal and on the job. However, we also appreciate that not everyone wants to “move up the ladder” – what is really important is that you are happy in your work.

Hours: 5 hours per week (Wednesday – Sunday on rota basis)

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 swimming teaching qualification
• Enhanced DBS check

Benefits

• My Staff Shop – discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, e‑vouchers, gift cards, leisure activities and daily spending
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Company pension
• Various insurance and savings schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle‑to‑work and Car Leasing tax‑efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• Fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date

12th December 2025

Salary

Up to £16.85 per hour