Swimming Teacher

Sporting House; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & guaranteed hours

Job summary

swim@ is seeking engaged Swimming Teachers to join our award-winning team. You’ll deliver fun, safe, and structured swimming lessons for children aged 3–11, bringing energy and high standards to every class.

You’ll work evenings and weekends, welcome families, monitor progress, and collaborate with other teachers. Full training is provided with opportunities to teach across multiple swim@ venues near you.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to high teaching and safety standards.
• Desirable: Level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification.
• Desirable: Experience teaching children or leisure environment.
• Desirable: Lifesaving, safeguarding, or first aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured swimming lessons for ages 3–11 (beginners to competent swimmers).
• Deliver with a modern, engaging and dynamic style.
• Provide outstanding customer care, welcoming families and engaging with parents.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all swimmers.
• Use digital systems to track progress, celebrate milestones, and communicate results.
• Communicate confidently with parents and guardians to keep them informed.
• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and site teams to maintain high standards.
• Attend training and team meetings to stay current and improve.
• Potential to work across multiple swim@ venues if near other locations.

Skills

Friendly personality

Communication skills

Passion for swimming

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification

Experience teaching children

Lifesaving / safeguarding / first aid

Job description

About swim@

Founded by Olympians Becky Adlington OBE and Steve Parry MBE, swim@ is on a mission to revolutionise swimming and change lives. Every child deserves the chance to learn to swim and love it. Operating in school and university pools nationwide, we deliver best-in-class lessons for children aged 3–11, helping to keep community pools open and thriving.

We’re proud of our people and our product, and high standards should run through everything we do. From the quality of our teaching to the way we support every swimmer and family as well as safe, clean, warm venues.

The Role

We’re looking for engaging, inspiring Swimming Teachers to join our award-winning team. You’ll deliver fun, safe, and structured swimming lessons that help children build confidence and achieve their potential in the water.

You’ll bring energy and personality to every class, while maintaining the highest teaching and safety standards ensuring every swimmer and parent enjoys a first-class experience.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver, and review themed, structured swimming lessons for children aged 3–11 (from beginners to competent swimmers).
• Deliver with a modern, engaging and dynamic style always looking to bring your best self
• Provide outstanding customer care, welcoming families, engaging with parents, and ensuring every swimmer feels supported.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all swimmers.
• Use our digital systems to track progress, celebrate milestones, and communicate results.
• Communicate confidently with parents and guardians to keep them informed and involved.
• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and site teams to maintain our high standards.
• Attend training and team meetings to stay current and continuously improve.
• If you are located close to other swim@ and swim! venues there is an opportunity to work across multiple locations.

About you

• A friendly, engaging personality with great communication skills.
• Passion for swimming, sport and inspiring young people.
• Friendly, confident communicator who connects easily with children and parents.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and consistency in every session.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and genuine care for every swimmer’s journey.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to high teaching and safety standards.

Desirable:

• Level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification (STA or SEQ, or Swim England)
• Experience teaching children or working in a leisure environment.
• Lifesaving, safeguarding, or first aid qualifications.

Full training and qualifications can be provided for the right people; we recruit on character and potential.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and guaranteed hours.
• Supportive, values driven environment.
• Access to ongoing training and development from industry leaders.
• Be part of a business founded by Olympians with standards, passion, and purpose at its heart.