Swimming Teacher

Swim Sports Company Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and quals

Extra day off for your birthday!

Instant earned wage access

Staff discounts on lessons

Job summary

swim! in the UK is seeking a Swimming Teacher to deliver fun, high-quality lessons for children aged 3-11. You will inspire confidence, celebrate progress, and ensure every session is engaging and safe.

You’ll work with families, track progress using digital systems, and take part in regular training to maintain excellence. If you’re near multiple swim! venues, there’s an opportunity to work across locations.

Qualifications

• Friendly, engaging personality with great communication skills.
• Passion for swimming and inspiring young people.
• Focus on safety, quality, customer excellence and teamwork.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to learn and grow; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver themed swimming lessons for children aged 3-11 (beginners to competent swimmers).
• Deliver with a modern, engaging and dynamic style.
• Provide outstanding customer care, welcoming families and communicating results.
• Create a safe, inclusive, positive learning environment for all swimmers.
• Use digital systems to track progress and milestones; communicate results to parents.
• Participate in staff training, team meetings, and development sessions.
• If located near other swim! venues, opportunities to work across multiple locations.

Skills

Communication

Customer care

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety minded

Passion for swimming

Education

Level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification (STA/SEQ/Swim England)

Job description

About swim!

Founded by Olympians Becky Adlington OBE and Steve Parry MBE, swim! is the UK's leading premium learn-to-swim brand.

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art venues are designed specifically for children and families. They are safe, secure, and inspiring environments where every detail supports learning, fun, and confidence in the water.

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

As a Swimming Teacher at swim!, you'll deliver fun, creative, and high-quality swimming lessons for children aged 3-11. You'll inspire confidence, celebrate progress, and make every session engaging and safe ensuring each swimmer enjoys a memorable experience and every parent feels valued and informed.

This is more than a teaching role, it's a chance to change lives, develop your career, and be part of a team that sets new standards for learn-to-swim experiences in the UK.

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.
• Participate regularly in staff training, team meetings, and ongoing development sessions to maintain excellence and consistency.
• If you are located close to other swim! and swim@ venues there is an opportunity to work across multiple locations.

About You

You're energetic, positive, and genuinely care about helping children succeed. You combine enthusiasm and warmth with a commitment to professionalism, consistency, and safety.

Essential

• A friendly, engaging personality with great communication skills.
• Passion for swimming, sport, and inspiring young people.
• Focus on quality, safety, customer excellence, and teamwork.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and genuine care for every swimmer’s journey.
• Desire to learn and grow, full training and qualifications provided.

Desirable

• Level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification (STA or SEQ, or Swim England)
• Experience teaching children or working in a leisure or sports environment.
• Lifeguarding, safeguarding, or first aid qualifications.

Full training and qualifications can be provided for the right people; we recruit on character and potential.

Why Join swim!

• Competitive pay and employment stability.
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Extra day off for your birthday!
• Instant earned wage access, save as you earn and discount vouchers
• Bright, modern uniform and facilities designed for fun and safety.
• Staff discounts on lessons for family and friends.
• Monthly team training and collaboration sessions.
• Recognition rewards, events, and ongoing development from industry leaders.
• Clear career pathways from Teacher to Team Leader, Tutor, or Manager.
• Be part of a business founded by Olympians with standards, passion, and purpose at its heart.