The Cheltenham Trust
17.77 per year
Tommy Taylors Lane
Part-time

Swimming Instructors

Join Our Team: Swim Instructors at Leisure at Cheltenham Location: Tommy Taylors Lane | Flexible contracted and casual hours available

Are you passionate about teaching others to swim and building water confidence in people of all ages?

Leisure at Cheltenham is looking to expand its team of swim instructors to meet growing demand for our swim classes and pool facilities. We’re looking for enthusiastic and qualified instructors to help deliver our successful Learn to Swim programme.

Whether you’re looking for regular part-time hours or more casual sessions, we have weekday and weekend shifts available:

  • Weekday evenings from 4.00pm to 6.00pm

  • Weekend mornings from 8.00am to 10.30am

As a swim instructor, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality swimming lessons in line with Swim England guidelines. You’ll play an important role in encouraging children and adults to learn new skills, improve their fitness, and gain confidence in the water.

You’ll also be responsible for the supervision and safety of your group throughout each session.

What You’ll Need

  • Swim England Level 2 (or higher) teaching qualification (essential)

  • A recognised pool rescue qualification such as NPLQ or NRASTC (desirable)

  • A strong understanding of safety and safeguarding best practice

  • A positive, engaging approach to teaching and motivating participants

Please note, all appointments are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of £17.77 (for Swim England Level 2 instructors)

  • 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

  • Holiday purchase scheme

  • Discounted leisure membership

  • Staff discounts on café and bar purchases

If you’re committed to helping people learn an essential life skill and want to work as part of a friendly, professional team, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Aquatic Team on 01242 387416 or email: learntoswim@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk

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