Swimming Teacher

Wiltshire Council; Malmesbury; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a casual Swimming Teacher to deliver safe and enjoyable classes, either in a programme or 1‑1 tuition. There are no fixed hours; work is on an as-needed basis with a pay rate of £16.89–£18.04 per hour plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts.

Applicants should hold Level 2 Swim England qualification or be enrolled on a Level 2 course, and have experience teaching children in leisure settings. We offer a hybrid model with on-site presence and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Swim England swimming teacher qualification or equivalent.
• Experience teaching children in a leisure environment.
• Able to evidence fast course progression if only Level 1 is held and booked onto Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe, fun, effective and enjoyable swimming classes.
• Work on a casual, as-needed basis with no fixed hours.
• Support health and safety with clear communication and organisation.

Skills

Good communication

Organised

Flexible

Education

Level 2 Swim England qualification

Job description

Salary:£16.89 - £18.04 per hour(Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Hours per week:0 hours

Interview date:To be confirmed following shortlisting

Rolling advert:We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

If you're all about flexibility and prefer the freedom to work on specific days or cover short-term assignments, this is the role for you.

Are you passionate about swimming and skilled at motivating others? Consider joining our dedicated Aquatic team, who are committed to making our community healthier and reducing health differences.

Our Swimming Teachers are a vital part of our team. They teach safe, fun, effective and enjoyable classes as part of a swimming programme or 1-1 tuition environments.

As a casual worker, you'll have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You are not obligated to be available, and the Council is not obliged to offer you work.

With a level 2 or above Swim England swimming teacher qualification or equivalent, you should have experience of teaching children within a leisure environment. If you do not hold a level 2 or above Swim England swimming teacher qualification may be considered for the postif you hold a minimum of a level 1 qualification and can evidence that you are booked onto a level 2 course to complete your qualification.

If you care about keeping kids and vulnerable adults safe, and you're good at communicating and staying organised, we'd love to have you on our team. Let's work together to inspire health and well-being in our community through swimming!

As a casual worker, the council will enhance your hourly rate by 12.07% to compensate you for annual leave. You will have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You are not obligated to be available, and the council is not obliged to offer you work.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-fearing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Marc Bowden, Centre Manager at [e-mail]

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.