Swimming Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charitable enterprise as a swimming teacher at a vibrant leisure centre. In this role, you will deliver engaging swimming lessons that empower individuals of all ages to build confidence and essential life skills in the water. You will be part of a supportive team, fostering a positive learning environment while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. This position offers a full-time permanent contract with competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits, making it a fulfilling opportunity for passionate instructors who want to make a difference.

Benefits

Salary of up to £18.50 per hour

Learning & development support

Discounted gym membership

Full-time permanent position

Industry leading rates of pay

Opportunity to join GLL Society

Exclusive discounts on villas in Portugal

Exclusive discounts on ski chalets in Bulgaria

Health assurance

Discounts across thousands of retailers

Qualifications

• Qualified swimming teachers with STA Award or Swim England Level 2.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and Child Protection Policy essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective swimming lessons to all age groups.
• Maintain safety and control of pupils during lessons.
• Encourage further enrolments and assist with administration.

Skills

Swimming Instruction

Child Protection Knowledge

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Motivational Skills

Education

STA Award or Certificate

Swim England Level 2

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches

Job description

GLL is currently looking for swimming teachers based at Wembley Leisure Centre. Join us as a swimming teacher and play a key role in developing our customers' swimming skills. This is your chance to deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water – and an invaluable life skill.

As an experienced swimming teacher, you’ll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential, taking a pupil’s nature and needs into account. Swimming teachers draw on their knowledge of practices, progression, and teaching points and apply it in the most effective way. Naturally, there’ll be some administration involved, but rest assured that almost all of your time will be spent doing what you do best: teaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, and from children to adults.

We’re looking for swimming teachers who are approachable, with the friendly, patient nature needed to build people’s trust, motivate pupils, and encourage with praise. You’ll need to be STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation will be vital too, as will an understanding of Child Protection Policy.

What you will do:

• Maintain a good and positive image of the Centre to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional poolside service.
• Comply with the commitments outlined in the ‘Customer Charter’, ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated.
• Ensure the safety and control of the pupils within the swimming lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centre's operation are enforced and complied with.
• Actively encourage pupils to enrol on further courses and short courses.
• Assist with new-enrolments and re-enrolments as required by the General Manager.
• Understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure & Behaviour policy contained within the Swim School product.
• Record and complete relevant awards in line with expected standards, ensuring that the levels are obtained.
• Teach to the standard set within the product manual to ensure a consistent approach throughout all the centres.

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff, GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:

• Salary of up to £18.50 per hour
• Learning & development to support career development
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
• A full-time permanent position
• Industry leading rates of pay
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events
• Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
• Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
• Health assurance
• Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too.
• Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
• 25% off Red Letter Days
• 25% off Buy A Gift
• 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.