Serco Plc
Swim Co-ordinator
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Swimming Coordinator
Location: The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RU
Salary: £13,543.62 per annum plus excellent benefits Schedule: Part-time (18 hours per week) + up to 10 additional teaching hours
About the Role
At Shropshire Community Leisure Trust, our vision is to foster active, healthy lifestyles in a safe, welcoming environment—making us the top choice for community engagement. We are now seeking a passionate and customer-focused Swimming Co-ordinator to join our team.
As a Swimming Coordinator, you’ll lead a high-calibre swimming lessons programme, instilling essential open-water skills, building confidence, and enhancing community well-being. This hands-on leadership role delivers tangible results by supporting children and adults in developing water safety, boosting participation, refining customer experiences, and ensuring our centre becomes the number one swim lesson provider locally.
Responsibilities
You will be entrusted with the following core duties:
- Manage and develop a high-quality swimming lessons programme to ensure strong customer retention and operational excellence
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of qualified swim teachers, including recruitment, rotas, performance management, and professional development
- Coordinate staffing schedules and ensure align schedules meet customer demand, practical requirements, and financial goals
- Develop and introduce new programmes—including intensive/school swimming initiatives—to address community needs
- Build partnerships with customers, schools, and local organisations to drive outreach, engagement, and programme growth
- Deliver swimming lessons when required to guarantee service continuity and prevent cancellations
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria:
- A Swim England Level 2 or STA Level 2 Award in Swim Teaching qualification
- NPLQ qualification (National Pool Lifeguarding Qualifications) or ability to perform rescue tests for teachers
- Proven experience in managing or supervising teams within a busy leisure or aquatic environment
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills, with the ability to foster trust with children, parents, and colleagues
- Confidence with IT systems, including booking platforms, Outlook, and Excel
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Vetting & Compliance
An Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position, covering spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and safeguarding protocols. Applicants will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire for tailored support.
Benefits & Development
Joining Shropshire Community Leisure Trust means becoming part of a top 1% international employer, known for its supportive culture and commitment to growth. Enjoy:
- Training and mentoring support
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Internal development tools to advance your skills
For comprehensive details on leisure benefits, visit [Employees Benefit Trust](Employee Benefits) and Serco Leisure.
Apply Now
Ready to make a difference? Impact a better future—start your application today.
Google Chrome is the preferred browser for accessing the Serco careers site.
Equal Opportunities Notice: Serco Leisure Operating Limited (Managing Agents for the Trust) handles recruitment. If you need assistance or adjustments for inclusion, contact the Recruitment Team at 0345 010 4000. Employee DBS checks are standard procedure.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills