Swimming Teacher Level 2

Medirest Signature; South Ribble; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure service provider is seeking a passionate Swimming Teacher Level 2 to work part-time at Leyland Leisure Centre. You will deliver quality swimming instruction, assist in building confidence, and conduct assessments for participants. Ideal candidates should possess relevant swimming qualifications and love helping others learn to swim.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid/agile working

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free gym access

Volunteering days

Free parking

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching children swimming.
• Passion for swimming and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality service for swimming programmes.
• Assist in building water confidence.
• Provide continual assessments for participants.

Skills

Teaching children

Water safety

Education

Level 2 swimming teacher qualification

National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

Overview

Role: Swimming Teacher Level 2
Location: Leyland Leisure Centre
Contract: Part Time (2.5 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: 17.82 per hour
Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

We are looking for a enthusiastic Swimming Teacher (part time, 12.75 hours per week) to expand our programme here at Leyland Leisure Centre. If you are passionate about swimming and have experience teaching children and providing structured sessions in a comfortable and supportive environment, then this is the opportunity for you.

Ideally, you will possess a Level 2 swimming teacher qualification, awarded by Swim England or the Swimming Teachers Association or equivalent and a National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Candidates with a National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches (NRASTC) will also be considered. For the right candidate, we will support you to attain the necessary qualifications required for the role.

In the Swimming Teacher role, we will offer ongoing training and development opportunities, including support to ensure your personal competency is maintained for your NPLQ qualification via monthly training.

Responsibilities

• You will deliver a quality service towards the Learn to Swim programme and/ or the Key Stage 2 (KS2) Educational Swimming Programme.
• You will assist in building water confidence, developing strokes/ water skills for the participants in the programme.
• You will be delivering and providing continual assessments for all participants in line with the Swim England Learn to Swim/ Academy programme criteria.

Who we’re looking for

• You are confident in leading the Learn to Swim programme and/ or the Key Stage 2 (KS2) Educational Swimming Programme.
• You'll be passionate about helping people of all ages learn to swim or become stronger, faster, or more confident when swimming.
• You will work with pupils in groups to motivate and instruct them during their lessons.
• You will thrive on supporting pupils to achieve their potential, drawing on your continual knowledge and experience of industry best practice whilst applying teaching skills in the most effective way.

Additional requirements

• This role requires a DBS Check (applied and paid for by the Council)

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid/agile working from day one
• 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
• Car Allowance