Swimming Teacher (Summer) - Currie, City of Edinburgh. Job in Currie Education & Training Jobs

Kings Camps; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Camps is seeking dynamic Swimming Teachers to deliver engaging swimming sessions for children during the summer. The role involves ensuring safety, developing water confidence, and creating fun, structured activities in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience working with children.

Benefits

Funded residential opportunities

Employee Awards Programme

Up to 70% off Paediatric First Aid training

£30 reward voucher for referring a friend

Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for family

Market leading training and development

Free Kings Camps uniform

Qualifications

• 12+ months' experience as a swim teacher.
• 6+ months experience working with 5-17-year-olds.
• Knowledge of conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver safe, structured swimming sessions for children aged 5-17.
• Supervise children during breaks and swimming sessions.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child supervision

Adaptability

Education

SEQ Level 2 or STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher certification

Job description

Swimming Teacher (Summer) - Currie, City of Edinburgh

Swimming Teacher

Overview

Are you ready to make a splash in your career? Kings Camps are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Swimming Teachers to join our team. If you have a passion for developing children's water confidence and ensuring a safe aquatic environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Kings Camps run sports and activity day camps for children throughout the school holidays that deliver our mission - getting children active, having fun, and learning together.

We know market-leading programmes don't deliver themselves - it's our people who create amazing holiday experiences for children - and we're now hiring energetic and passionate Swim Teachers to deliver our mission in 2025 and beyond.

Why work for Kings Camps?

• Funded residential opportunities
• Employee Awards Programme
• Up to 70% off Paediatric First Aid training
• £30 reward voucher for referring a friend
• Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for your own children, siblings or wider family (5-17yrs)
• Excellent locations - some of the best universities and school sports facilities in the UK!
• Market leading training and development
• Fully funded disclosure for Managerial and Voluntary positions
• Career development and the potential of regular employment with Kings (we always promote from within!)
• Opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds
• Free Kings Camps uniform

Job Description

Reporting to the Camp Manager and working alongside a like-minded team of ratio'd staff, swimming teachers are responsible for planning and delivering safe, structured, fun, and active sessions to children aged between 5 and 17 in the school holidays.

Swim Teachers need to be able to adapt for varying age and ability levels (children are grouped by age, typically 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-17), focusing on developing water-confidence and basic stroke development. Our programme emphasizes getting children active through structured, active games and fun activities rather than traditional learn-to-swim lessons.

Safety is our top priority, and Swim Teachers work closely with Lifeguards to ensure preparation of areas and equipment, management of risk assessments, monitoring water conditions, and incident management. Children and staff must adhere to the Kings Camps' Swimming Policy, venue Normal Operating Procedures, and Emergency Action Plan.

Staff will work with groups of mixed ability children, with a maximum of 16 children in the pool, and sessions typically lasting between 30-45 minutes. Session times and pool availability vary, but generally run between 9.30 am - 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Child safety is paramount. You'll supervise children during breaks, participate in swimming sessions, oversee the safe use of equipment, promptly record incidents, implement behaviour management policies, and uphold health and safety standards.

We operate at some fantastic school and university venues across the UK and partner with organizations like the RNRMC, Annington Trust, and the Army Welfare Service, running Kings Camps for children of military personnel. If you'd like to join us in a residential capacity, please mention this in your application.

Person Specification (Ideal, but with some flexibility)

• SEQ Level 2 or STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher certification
• 12+ months' experience as a swim teacher
• 6+ months experience working with 5-17-year-olds
• (Desirable, this role is open to teachers with or without a lifeguarding qualification.) Current Lifeguard Qualification: NPLQ or NRASTC. Up-to-date certification is required.
• A collaborative attitude, comfortable with rotating duties, and forming positive relationships with children, venue staff, parents, and colleagues
• Knowledge of conducting risk assessments
• Ability to design, plan, and deliver safe, dynamic poolside sessions

Our Safeguarding Promise

Kings Active Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment is central to our work, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, creating an environment where young people feel safe and can thrive.

About us

Kings Camps is a market-leading not-for-profit organization offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, promoting fun, activity, and learning for children and young people.

Founded in 1991, inspired by US-style summer camps, we established a model to reach more children through not-for-profit work in the UK and overseas.

Our coaches, called Kings Coaches, deliver high-quality sports camps with energy, passion, and a focus on child development, known as the Kings Factor.