Swimming Teacher (Level 2)

Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council; Chorley; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cashback site access

Free gym access

Volunteering days

Free parking

Job summary

Chorley Council is seeking an enthusiastic Level 2 Swimming Teacher to join our team at All Seasons Leisure Centre and Brinscall Swimming Pool, delivering Learn to Swim lessons for all ages. Working within Swim England’s Learn to Swim framework, you’ll create safe, fun, high‑quality lessons for our Learn to Swim programme and school sessions.

This role requires SE Level 2 or STA Level 2, a DBS check, and is part time (up to 15 hours/week) with a rate of £18.42 per hour; closing date 31 October

Qualifications

• Experience delivering swimming lessons to a range of ages and abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and demonstrate correct techniques.
• Positive, patient teaching style with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned with Learn to Swim criteria and national curriculum requirements.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs, including SEND.
• Plan, prepare and deliver progressive lesson plans across ability groups.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Be a role model and ensure high‑quality, safe swimming lessons.

Skills

Swimming teaching

Communication

Lesson planning

Safeguarding

Education

Swim England Level 2 Teaching

Job description

About The Role

Role: Level 2 Swimming Teacher

Location: All Seasons Leisure Centre and Brinscall Swimming Pool

Contract: Part Time (Up to 15 hours per week) / Permanent

Salary: £18.42 per hour

Closing Date: 31 October 2026

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 Swimming Teacher to join our team and help people of all ages build confidence, skills and enjoyment in the water. Working within Swim England’s Learn to Swim framework, you’ll play a vital role in creating safe, fun and high‑quality swimming lessons for both our Learn to Swim programme and Key Stage 1 & 2 school sessions.

You will possess either a Swim England (SE) Level 2 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) or Swimming Teachers Association (STA) Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming.

What you’ll be getting up to

As a Swim Teacher, you will:

• As an ambassador for Chorley Leisure Ltd, you will be delivering engaging swimming lessons aligned with the Swim England Learn to Swim criteria and National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 1 & 2.
• Teach pupils of all ages and abilities, adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs, including those with special educational needs or disabilities.
• Plan, prepare and deliver structured, progressive lesson plans across a range of ability groups.
• Assess each swimmer’s progress, providing constructive feedback and encouraging development.
• You’ll be a role model and ambassador for all swimmers whilst ensuring they receive quality swimming lessons and have a positive experience.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll be an engaging, confident and adaptable swim teacher who is passionate about helping people learn and succeed in the water. You’ll bring:

• Experience delivering swimming lessons to a range of ages and abilities.
• The ability to communicate clearly and demonstrate correct swimming techniques.
• A positive, supportive and patient teaching style.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan lessons and track progress effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining safety, safeguarding and high teaching standards.

Other requirements

Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check (applied and paid for by the Council).

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Free gym access
• Volunteering days
• Free parking

About Us

Chorley Council is dedicated to providing first-class services and promoting the well-being of the local community. Our staff are our greatest resource, at the heart of everything we do, and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services for our residents. At Chorley Council, we’re always striving to make our borough the best to live, work and visit.

Equal Opportunities

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices.

We’re committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page on our website.

If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.