Swimming Teacher x 3

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Swimming Teacher to join its team at York Sport Village. The role involves planning and teaching swimming lessons for pupils aged 6 months and above. Candidates must have a Level 2 Swimming Instructor qualification and excellent communication skills. This part-time position offers flexible shifts, competitive pay at £15.00 per hour, and various benefits including annual leave and discounts at on-campus shops.

Benefits

38 annual leave days (pro rata)

Uniform provided

Discounts at on-campus shops and catering

Competitive rates at Campus Nursery

Cycle to Work Schemes

Access to award-winning sports facilities

Discounted local retailer rates

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Level 2 Swimming Instructor qualification.
• Commitment to delivering first-class service.
• Must have experience with teaching swimming lessons for various ages.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, assess, and evaluate swimming lessons.
• Work during evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Provide a safe and engaging environment for swimming pupils.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Swimming Instructor qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and determined person to join our Swimming Team and make York Sport Village a success for all our customers. As a Swimming Teacher you will be highly motivated, with a commitment to delivering a first-class service to all York Sport facilities users.

The role will involve the planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation of swimming lessons for pupils aged 6 months upwards. You must hold a current Level 2 Swimming Instructor qualification.

Responsibilities

You will possess excellent communication skills and an ability to work on your own initiative and within a team. Hours of work may require you to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. York Sport swimming lessons run 50 weeks a year.

Salary and shifts

The salary is £15.00 per hour.

• Available shifts are:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 15:45-19:15, Thurs 09:15-12:15, Saturday 07:55-12:25 (21.5 hours a week) maternity cover from February 2026
• Monday 15:45-19:15, Friday 16:05-19:05 (6.5 hours a week) maternity cover from November 2025
• Thursday 15:55-19:25, Friday 15:35-19:05 (7 hours a week)

Benefits

• We offer 38 annual leave days (pro rata), includes the public bank holidays, and closure days on Christmas and New Year period
• You will be offered a uniform.
• Car parking on campus is available and subject to competitive monthly fees
• We provide 10% discount at on-campus Nisa retail shops and Eat at York catering outlets (T&Cs apply)
• We offer discounted postage services (National and International)
• We offer Competitive rates at Campus Nursery and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Perks of using award winning sports facilities: York Sport Village and York Sport Centre
• We offer discounted rates on local retailers and services that are exclusive to YCL

Additional information

Take a look at YCL's Career webpages to find out more about YCL, what we do and what we offer.

Anticipated interview date: 28 October 2025

YCL is proud to be a real Living Wage employer.

Condition of Employment

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.

Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

York Commercial Ltd. (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.