Swimming Instructor

Serco; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a friendly team as a Swimming Instructor at Wyndley Leisure Centre, where you'll deliver tailored swimming lessons in a fun, safe environment. This casual and part-time position allows you to inspire swimmers of all ages while growing in a supportive culture with ample training and development opportunities. You'll play a key role in promoting active, healthy lifestyles in the community.

Benefits

Pension scheme up to 6%

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at various retailers

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Hold an STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England Level 2.
• Possess valid RLSS UK NPLQ or NRASTC qualification.
• Strong swimmer with excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored swimming lessons.
• Ensure safe use of all swimming equipment.
• Identify participant abilities and provide performance improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Swimming Instruction

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Education

STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming

Swim England Level 2

RLSS UK NPLQ or NRASTC qualification

Job description

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Location: Wyndley and Beeches Leisure Centre B 6EN

Casual & Part Time: To cover a mixture of early, late and weekend shifts.

Ready to make an impact?

As a Swimming Instructor joining a friendly and welcoming team at Wyndley Leisure Centre, our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day.

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Plan and deliver lessons tailored to each swimmer’s needs
• Ensure safe use of all equipment
• Follow safety standards in every lesson
• Identify participants' abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential
• Explain and demonstrate swimming techniques
• Correct faults and suggest performance improvements

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Hold a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2
• Are a strong swimmer
• Possess a valid RLSS UK NPLQ or RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety qualification (training available if needed)
• Have enthusiasm and a big smile
• Possess excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Are willing to go the extra mile to help your team hit targets
• Are a team player

Discover all you need to grow

Join a supportive culture with mentoring, training, and internal progression opportunities. Our benefits include:

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Wide range of courses, funding for qualifications, mentoring, and internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, healthline, wellbeing app, cash plans, discounts at leisure centres
• Discounts: Savings at many retailers
• ShareSave scheme: Save and buy shares at a discount
• Employee networks: Support and community groups
• Charity: Paid volunteering days and donation options

About us

At Serco, we serve governments worldwide across sectors including Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport, and Citizen Services. We are committed to delivering and improving public services, guided by Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride.

Our inclusive recruitment process:

We value performance and potential, hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, and are Disability Confident Leaders. We support flexible working, reasonable adjustments, and fair access to employment. Disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria will be given interview opportunities. We support fair access for those with unspent convictions. Applications may close early due to volume, so apply promptly.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.