Swimming Teacher

Sporting House; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Training and development access

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sporting House is seeking engaging Swimming Teachers to deliver fun, safe, and structured lessons for children aged 3–11. You will bring energy to each class while upholding high teaching and safety standards and ensuring families enjoy a first-class experience.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 2 Teaching Qualification and have experience teaching children or working in leisure. Roles require availability for evenings and weekends, with opportunities to work across multiple venues.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to high teaching and safety standards.
• Lifesaving, safeguarding, or first aid qualifications.
• Experience teaching children or working in a leisure environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured swimming lessons for children aged 3–11.
• Maintain high teaching and safety standards in every session.
• Provide outstanding customer care to families and guardians.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment for all swimmers.
• Track progress and communicate results using digital systems.
• Attend training and team meetings to stay current.

Skills

Teaching children

Communication

Safety-conscious

Education

Level 2 Teaching Qualification

Job description

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

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