Swimming Teacher - Dover, Kent

Places Leisure; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellbeing provider in Dover is looking for a dedicated Swimming Teacher. This role involves teaching swimming skills to people of all ages in a fun and supportive environment. Candidates should hold at least a UKCC Level 2 qualification and possess strong motivational skills. The company offers competitive benefits, including health and fitness membership, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to make a positive impact in the community while advancing your career.

Benefits

Health & Fitness membership

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Company Pension scheme

Discounts on activities and services

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping people of all ages learn to swim.
• Friendly, approachable, and patient individual.
• Experience in leading group and one-on-one swimming lessons.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and engage with students during swimming lessons.
• Support students in achieving their swimming goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching methods.

Skills

Swimming instruction

Customer engagement

Patience

Motivational skills

Education

UKCC Level 2 swimming qualification

Job description

Swimming Teacher - Dover, Kent*

We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes in people making a community.

We build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive.

At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we aim to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company.

We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported.

At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

More about your role*

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Swimming Teacher, at Places Leisure, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people.

You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best.

With your passion for teaching, swimming and excellent class programming and instructing skills, you will be full of enthusiasm whilst engaging with our customers and impressing them with your extensive knowledge and expertise.

All of our swimmer development stages are based on the National Plan for Teaching Swimming, and as such, our Swimming Teachers should hold a minimum of UKCC Level 2.

It would be advantageous if you hold a Lifesaving Qualification (NPLQ or NRSTC); however, if you are a motivated and driven individual, we would be happy to support you in achieving either of these qualifications.

There are many opportunities available for you within Places Leisure.

Your career with us as a Swimming Teacher is a great first step to many different routes including a Swimming Co‑ordinator and a Contract Swimming Development Manager.

In the Swimming Teacher role, we will offer ongoing training and development opportunities, including support with your NPLQ or NRSTC qualifications, enhancing your customer service skills and much more.

More about you*

• Passionate about helping people of all ages learn to swim or become stronger, faster, or more confident when swimming.
• You will work with customers in groups and sometimes on a one‑to‑one basis to motivate and instruct them during their lessons.
• You will be a friendly, approachable, and patient individual with the ability to build trust, encourage and motivate your students.
• You will thrive on supporting students to achieve their potential, drawing on your continual knowledge and experience of industry best practice while applying teaching skills in the most effective way.
• Always looking to seek out development opportunities and potential ideas to further improve the service we provide.

Benefits*

• We align with the Real Living Wage foundation.
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2 %.
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors.
• Flexible working (including part‑time working, shift work and more).
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development.
• Access to our Company Pension scheme.
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.
• Discounts of up to 50 % on activities, centre shop and cafes.
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?*

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply.

You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

Safeguarding

We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability.

Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.