Swimming Instructors - The Cheltenham Trust

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Discounted leisure membership

Staff discounts on café and bar

Job summary

The Cheltenham Trust operates Leisure at Cheltenham, delivering Learn to Swim classes to various age groups. The role focuses on teaching water skills, improving fitness and confidence while ensuring safety across sessions.

Hours can be contracted or casual, covering weekday evenings and weekend mornings. A Swim England Level 2 teaching qualification is essential, and appointments require a satisfactory DBS check. Nice-to-have qualifications include pool rescue credentials.

Qualifications

• Swim England Level 2 (or higher) teaching qualification.
• Strong understanding of safety and safeguarding best practice.
• Positive, engaging approach to teaching and motivating participants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons in line with Swim England guidelines.
• Teach children and adults new skills and water confidence.
• Help participants improve their fitness through lessons.
• Supervise and keep each group safe throughout every session.

Skills

Safety and safeguarding

Engaging teaching approach

Water safety

Education

Swim England Level 2 teaching qualification

Job description

Swimming instructor post at Leisure at Cheltenham, run by The Cheltenham Trust, to meet demand for its Learn to Swim classes. The work is teaching children and adults water skills to Swim England guidelines, improving their fitness and confidence while supervising each group's safety. Hours can be contracted or casual, covering weekday evenings and weekend mornings. A Swim England Level 2 teaching qualification is essential and appointments need a satisfactory DBS check.

What the job involves

• Deliver swimming lessons in line with Swim England guidelines
• Teach children and adults new skills and water confidence
• Help participants improve their fitness through lessons
• Supervise and keep each group safe throughout every session

What’s required

Qualifications

• Swim England Level 2 (or higher) teaching qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of safety and safeguarding best practice
• Positive, engaging approach to teaching and motivating participants

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Nice to have

• Recognised pool rescue qualification such as NPLQ or NRASTC

What’s offered

• 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Discounted leisure membership
• Staff discounts on café and bar purchases