Swimming Assistant (Teaching)

Swim England; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is recruiting Level 1 Swimming Assistants to help deliver group lessons for Juniors and Early Years, in partnership with Swim England. Training will be provided on the job, with regular teaching slots across evenings and weekends, and a focus on stroke technique and water skills.

No prior Early Years experience is required for this role; commitment to start from September and continue through July, with Christmas, Easter, and Summer breaks observed.

Qualifications

• Level 1 Swimming Assistant qualification required.
• Experience assisting lessons is preferred but not required; training provided on the job.
• Knowledge of the Swim England Learn to Swim framework.
• Positive and professional attitude toward work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high quality, motivational lessons.
• Follow directions of Level 2-qualified Swim Instructors.
• Support swimmers and the Level 2-qualified Instructor.
• Work with the Learn to Swim framework emphasizing stroke technique.
• Assist the Level 2-qualified instructor in completing assessments.
• Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to the Learn to Swim programme.
• Be willing to learn and develop in role.

Skills

Level 1 Teaching

Learn to Swim framework

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 1 qualification

NRASTC/NPLQ desirable

Job description

The University of Nottingham is looking to recruit Level 1‑qualified Swimming Assistants who are willing to assist with teaching group lessons for Juniors (4.5 years and above) and Early Years (6 weeks to 4.5 years). We work in partnership with Swim England to provide high quality swimming lessons focused on developing stroke technique and a range of water skills. Cover positions are available, and regular hours will be available next year. Please be advised that no previous experience of assisting Early Years lessons is required, training will be offered on the job. The University of Nottingham offers a fantastic hourly rate of pay and is committed to ongoing training and development.

Regular teaching slots available: Mondays 16.00-18.30, Tuesdays 16.00-18.30, Thursdays 16.00-18.30, Saturday 9.00-13.00, 9.00-12.15, 12.00-16.00 & 14.00-17.30, Sundays 9.00-12.30, 9.00-13.00. If you are interested in regular teaching slots, you will need to be able to work from the start of September or as soon as you are successful in the role, until the end of July. The programme breaks for 2 weeks at Christmas, one week at Easter and 5 weeks over the Summer Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of high quality and motivational lessons
• Following the direction of Level 2-qualified Swim Instructors
• Offering support to the swimmers and the Level 2-qualified Instructor
• Working in line with Swim England's Swim England Learn to swim framework with an emphasis on stroke technique
• Supporting the Level 2-qualified instructor in completing assessments
• Demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm to the University of Nottingham's Learn to Swim programme
• Willingness to learn and develop

Requirements for the role

• Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification
• Experience in assisting lessons as a Level 1 Swimming Assistant NRASTC or NPLQ qualification is desirable however if you do not have the qualification, we will offer you the opportunity to attend a course
• Knowledge of the Swim England Learn to swim framework
• Positive and professional attitude towards work

Interviews will take place in October 2026, and invites will be sent out in September 2026.