Swimming Teacher

We Are Swim; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading swimming education provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Swimming Teachers to join an award-winning team. The role involves delivering engaging swimming lessons to children aged 3-11, maintaining high teaching and safety standards. We're looking for individuals who can communicate effectively with parents and guardians while creating a positive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment with guaranteed hours and access to ongoing training from industry leaders.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing training and development

Supportive environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, safe, and structured swimming lessons for children aged 3‑11.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Communicate confidently with parents and guardians.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Engaging personality

Education

Level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification

Job description

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 themed, structured swimming lessons for children aged 3‑11 (from beginners to competent swimmers).
• Use a modern, engaging and dynamic style, always bringing 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.
• Work across multiple swim@ or swim! venues if located close to other sites.
• Maintain a friendly, engaging personality with great communication skills.
• Show passion for swimming, sport, and inspiring young people.
• Be a friendly, confident communicator who connects easily with children and parents.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and consistency in every session.
• Show a positive attitude, reliability, and genuine care for every swimmer's journey.
• Be flexible 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.

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.

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.