Swimming Teacher

Wiltshire; Pewsey; On-site; GBP 24,783 - 26,477; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking casual Swimming Teachers to join our Aquatic team at Wilcot Road, Pewsey. You will teach safe, engaging classes and 1-1 tuition, supporting community health. The role requires a Swim England Level 2 qualification (or a plan to complete Level 2 if starting from Level 1) and experience teaching children in a leisure setting.

Working hours are casual with no fixed pattern. We pride ourselves on an inclusive, supportive workplace with flexible options and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Level 2 Swim England qualification or equivalent; experience teaching children in a leisure environment.
• If not Level 2, a Level 1 qualification with a confirmed plan to complete Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe, fun, effective and enjoyable swimming classes as part of a programme or 1-1 tuition.
• Support flexible, casual hours with no fixed schedule, in line with Wiltshire Council requirements.
• Promote health and wellbeing through swimming and maintain safety and inclusivity.

Skills

Teaching children

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification

Level 1 qualification booked onto Level 2 course

Job description

Salary:£17.99 - £19.22 per hour (inclusive of a 10% market supplement)

Hours per week:0 hours

Interview date:to be confirmed following shortlisting

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.

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, 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.

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 ‑ facing roles work entirely from their service location.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 7252
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 12:55 PM
• Working Pattern Casual Hours
• Job Areas Leisure libraries & Communities
• Locations Wilcot Road, Pewsey, SN9 5EL, GB