Swimming Teacher

Swimming Teacher – Kingfisher Leisure Centre - Hourly rate £16.16 In this role you will have the great responsibility and satisfaction in teaching those of any age to swim. You will be observant of those in the water and be confident in delivering great, enthusiastic sessions for all to learn and grow in their swimming journey Various Roles/Shifts available: 3.5 hours per week – Saturday 08:00-11:30am 2.0 hours per week – Saturday 08:00 – 10:00am Abbeycroft can offer you: • A multisite membership • A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you • Free child swims (not lessons) • A generous annual leave entitlement • Pension Scheme with NEST • After 6 months service you may be eligible for our death in service scheme • Opportunities for career development and progression • HealthKey which provides: - A real GP, available 24/7, by text or video — no appointments, no waiting - A confidential helpline for emotional, legal, and financial worries - Discounts on hundreds of high street brands — supermarkets, holidays, fashion, fitness, days out - Mental health support - Up to 6 counselling sessions per year with no GP or other referral needed Key Responsibilities: • Instructing and developing students • Developing and creating lesson plans in line with the Swim Academy • Maintaining a safe environment • Setting up lessons and down lessons, including equipment • Providing excellent customer service to enhance the overall experience for our guests. • Assessing progress of students and providing feedback where required • Communicating effectively with students and families for a positive learning experience Requirements: • Responsible individual with a passion for working in leisure, health, and wellbeing. • Prior experience swim teaching, or similar (not essential) • Strong commitment to safety and the wellbeing of others. • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. • Strong understanding and ability to deliver effective customer service in various scenarios Qualifications: • An STA or Swim England Level 2 Swim Teaching Qualification minimum Candidates without this qualification may be able to attain with Abbeycroft after a successful interview. Closing Date: 27th August 2026 Interviews will take place onsite the week commencing the 31st August 2026 Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us! Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate. As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.