Swimming Teacher (Part Time) - REQ05173 - 452120

North Lanarkshire Council; Shotts; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Shotts seeks a qualified swimming instructor to manage and teach in their swimming lesson programme. You will operate swimming lessons effectively, ensuring adherence to safety standards while delivering quality service to all participants. The role requires a Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Level 1 or higher and an understanding of the leisure industry's health and safety requirements. Benefits include competitive pay and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification SSTQ Level 1 or equivalent required.
• Understanding of health and safety standards in leisure industry.
• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and program the swimming lesson programme.
• Teach, develop, and assess lessons for all age and skill groups.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Flexibly cover programme hours as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer care skills

Team player attitude

Ability to work independently

Education

Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Level 1 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As part of the Aquatics team, working across North Lanarkshire's swimming pools, you will ensure the safe and effective operation of the swimming lesson programme, teach and develop appropriate lessons for groups and individuals to meet the needs of each level within the Scottish Swimming Learn to Swim Framework.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and program the swimming lesson programme across pool sites.
• Teach, develop and assess lessons for all age and skill groups.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements within the leisure industry are met.
• Work flexibly to cover programme hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Level 1 or equivalent.
• Understanding of health and safety within leisure industry.
• Excellent communication, customer care skills and team player attitude.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme via Disclosure Scotland before commencement.

Working Conditions

Location: Shotts Leisure Centre
Pattern: 6.5 hours per week – Thursday 3.45pm‑6.45pm and Saturday 9am‑12.30pm

Benefits

• Competitive salary – £28,665‑£29,757 pro rata.
• 27 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays.
• Learning and development through the Learning Academy LearnNL.
• Flexible working policy and Smarter Working programme.

Equal Opportunity & EEO

North Lanarkshire Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. We also support Armed Forces Community Covenant applicants – guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans who meet essential criteria. Care‑experienced candidates are also guaranteed interview if they meet essential criteria. All hiring decisions will be made fairly and on merit.