Freedom Leisure
Swim Teacher - Casual - King Alfred Leisure Centre
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Swim Teacher - Casual - King Alfred Leisure Centre
Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good, Feel Good!
At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.
As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission: Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone—because everyone deserves to feel good. We deliver amazing customer service with a smile every single day, creating spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.
If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started—we’ll provide all the training and support needed. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s plenty of room to grow your career. Many of our team have built fulfilling careers doing what they love, helping customers reach their goals and making a real difference.
We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported to thrive. When our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.
Role: Swim Teacher
About the Role
We’re looking for swim teachers to deliver swimming lessons to customers of all ages and abilities, ensuring they feel supported and achieve their goals at King Alfred Leisure Centre.
Swimming is not just about fitness—it’s about inclusivity, joy, and progress. Whether it’s a beginner taking their first strokes or a seasoned swimmer perfecting their technique, our instructors make every lesson meaningful and engaging.
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If you enjoy working with people, have a passion for physical activity, and want to make a positive impact with every class, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality swim lessons to children and adults, adapting techniques to meet individual needs.
- Train participants safely and effectively, ensuring regular progression through lesson plans.
- Provide constructive, encouraging feedback to pupils and communicate their progress to parents/guardians.
- Supervise the pool and surrounding areas, prioritising safety, hygiene, and behavioural discipline.
- Collaborate with the team to maintain a pleasant, motivating, and professional learning environment.
- Equally valued! Whether you’ve got prior experience or are starting your first job, we’ll support your growth.
Requirements
- A Level 2 swimming teaching qualification (e.g., Swim England TeamTeach, ASCT Swimming Teacher, TOPSwim Qualification).
- Experience teaching swimming (either professionally or informally) not required—we’ll equip you with all you need.
- Strong communication skills, with a genuine desire to work closely with customers of all ages.
- Enhanced DBS check (mandatory for safeguarding and trust protocols).
- Previously employed or currently working is welcome, including those with diverse backgrounds we value mixing perspectives.
- Understanding that safe supervision and engagement are critical to running smooth and exciting swim lessons.
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Benefits
We want you to thrive—so we’ve tailored our benefits package to help you stay healthy, energised and happy:
- Flexible working hours tailored to the needs of our centres.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to grow in your career.
- Paid annual leave – rest and recharge!
- A fun, vibrant, and busy environment where learning feels exciting.
- Discounted staff memberships to our leisure and cultural facilities across England and Wales.
- Potential for permanent roles for those who hit the ground running!
- An easy entry point into a meaningful, rewarding career joined with methods supporting the health and well-being of our communities.
- Be part of a team that’s changing lives every day!
Key Info
- Working hours: Casual basis, as and when needed.
- Please note: Due to the volume of applications, the advert may close early.
- Salary: Up to £17.64 per hour.
- Closing date: 17th July 2026.
Our Commitments
- Equal opportunities employer: We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered.
- Safeguarding: We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to adhere to this commitment. This may include working with vulnerable groups, including children, young people, people with disabilities and protected characteristics.
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