Swimming Teacher - Two Riversmeet Leisure centre

BCP Council; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

BCP Council is seeking a Swimming Teacher at Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre to deliver engaging, structured coaching sessions and ensure safety throughout each class.

The role offers a permanent contract with progression within the pay band and a starting rate of £15.31 per hour. Applicants should have a relevant Level 2 qualification and experience coaching both adults and children in a fitness environment.

Qualifications

• Required Level 2 qualification in sport discipline.
• Experience coaching adults and children.
• Knowledge of safety and safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver exciting, structured coaching sessions to encourage development.
• Provide a safe environment with health and safety checks.
• Ensure equipment is fit for use and used correctly.
• Monitor progress in line with governing body requirements.
• Undertake administrative duties like attendance and records.
• Support junior coaching roles to run sessions effectively.
• Inform customer service of pupil progress to minimise waiting lists.
• Communicate with partners to maintain positive referral routes.

Skills

Coaching adults & children

Session design

Health & safety

Safeguarding

Clear communication

Session coordination

Education

Relevant Level 2 qualification in the sport discipline

Job description

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Swimming Teacher - Two Riversmeet Leisure centre

Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code 113015/CUL002

Number of Positions:

4

Contract Type:

Permanent

£15.31 per hour

Working Hours:

Casual

Location:

Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre

Closing Date:

15/12/2026

Job Category:

Region / Division:

Operations

Business Unit:

Commercial Operations

Job Introduction

Starting salary for this role is £15.31 per hour

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP .

To provide engaging training sessions to customers of all ages, ensuring safety at all times within a fun environment, to improve people’s skills, abilities and general health within a specific sporting discipline or fitness programme.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver exciting, structured coaching sessions to encourage the development of participants
• Provide a safe environment, taking all reasonable precautions including health and safety checks, to ensure the safety of all participants during the session.
• Ensure all equipment is fit for use and used correctly by all the participants to make sure the sessions are safe for all participants.
• Monitor and assess ability and progress in line with the sport’s governing body to support the participants’ improvement. This includes informing parents/guardians of pupil development where applicable.
• Undertake relevant administrative duties, such as taking attendance registers and maintaining participant records, to support the smooth-running of lessons and coaching sessions.
• Provide support and guidance to more junior Coaching roles, so that they can help run sessions effectively.
• Inform the customer service team of pupil movements/progressions between classes, where applicable, to keep waiting lists to a minimum.
• Communicate with any relevant stakeholders/partners/professionals, to maintain a positive referral routes and interest into the Council’s exercise and fitness programmes

The Ideal Candidate

• Relevant Level 2 qualification in the sport discipline.
• Experience of coaching adults and children.
• Experience of designing sessions for specific groups.
• Knowledge of health and safety as it relates to the specific sport/activity.
• Knowledge of safeguarding protocols.
• Ability to instruct and communicate in a clear and positive manner, and to provide support and guidance and cause understanding in others.
• Ability to plan and co-ordinate training sessions.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

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BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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