Swimming Teacher

Serco Group Plc; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure operator is seeking a part-time Swimming Teacher for the Barton Leisure Centre in Oxford. The role involves delivering engaging swimming lessons and ensuring a safe environment for participants. Strong communication skills and relevant qualifications are essential. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, ongoing training opportunities, and various benefits including free facility membership.

Benefits

Free membership at the Centre

Ongoing training and development

6% employer-matched pension

21 days annual leave pro rata

Qualifications

• Must be able to deliver fun and progressive swimming lessons.
• A DBS check is required to ensure safety.
• Candidates can receive training for additional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, fun and progressive swimming lessons.
• Engage with swimmers of all ages and backgrounds.
• Comply with safety, quality, and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Swimming lesson delivery

Customer service

Safety standards compliance

Education

STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England Level 2

RLSS UK NPLQ

Job description

Overview

Swimming Teacher position at Serco Limited, for Oxford Leisure Community Trust. Location: Barton Leisure Centre, Oxford OX3 8GA. Job type: Permanent. Hours: Part time (8 hours per week) to cover Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 4pm – 6pm (open to candidates who are interested in only 1 of these shifts). Salary: £20.00 – £22.00 per hour + excellent benefits. Posting date: 17 September 2025. Closing date: 17 October 2025.

What you’ll do

• Deliver safe, fun and progressive swimming lessons following the Swim England learn to swim framework.
• Provide high-quality customer service and engage with swimmers of all ages and backgrounds.
• Work within safety, quality, and safeguarding standards; a DBS check is required.
• Utilise opportunities for personal and career development through ongoing training and CPD via the Aquatic Training Academy.
• Potential to progress into management or other roles within the business; eligible for training to progress within Serco facilities.

What you’ll need

• STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (formerly ASA) Level 2.
• Holding a valid RLSS UK NPLQ, RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety Award for Teachers would be advantageous but training can be provided free of charge.
• DBS check required.

Why Serco

• Meaningful work helping people become healthier and learn lasting skills.
• Opportunities to move into aquatics coordination or centre management across our network of facilities.
• Ongoing training and development, including access to the Aquatic Training Academy.
• Free membership at the Centre (plus a member pass for a friend or family member) and discounted class/facility usage.
• Additional benefits: 6% employer-matched pension, 21 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus public holidays, life assurance up to 2x base salary.

Other information

Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of services. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities. DBS checks will be conducted where appropriate.