Swimming Teaching Assistant

Christ's Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ's Hospital is seeking a Swim Teaching Assistant to join the Swim Academy team on a casual zero hours contract. You will support Swimming Instructors in delivering a high-quality swim programme and may help promote the programme during inquiries.

This flexible role has varying class days/times, with additional hours possible during holidays or staff absences. A Level 1 Swim Teaching qualification (or progress towards it) is preferred, with first aid/NPLQ a bonus.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 1 Swim Teaching qualification (or be working towards it).
• NPLQ or First Aid qualification would be a bonus but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support Swimming Instructors in delivering a high-quality swim programme.
• Assist with promotion of the programme as needed.

Education

Level 1 Swim Teaching qualification

Job description

Casual Zero Hours Contract

Unqualified £13.29 per hour/Qualified £16.22 per hour

Closing date: 9am on 17th November 2026

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Swim Teaching Assistant to become part of our well-established Swim Academy team.

In this role, you'll support our Swimming Instructors in delivering a high-quality swim programme. You may also assist with the promotion of the programme as needed.

This is a flexible position, with class days and times varying throughout the week. Additional hours may be available to cover holidays and staff absences.

We're looking for someone who holds a Level 1 Swim Teaching qualification (or equivalent) or is keen to work towards gaining it. While an NPLQ or First Aid qualification would be a bonus, it's not essential.

If you're passionate about swimming and enjoy working with children and learners of all ages, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the service provided to all our members. The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. Bluecoat Sports is an Equal Opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone using the facilities and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).