Serco Plc
Swimming Teacher
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Swimming Teacher — Basingstoke & Deane Community Leisure Trust
Location: Basingstoke Aquadrome Job Type: Part-Time / Casual Working Hours: Various between Monday and Friday Salary: £15.47 – £19.22 per hour + Excellent benefits
About the Role
Serco is recruiting on behalf of Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust, which promotes active, healthy lifestyles through affordable sports and leisure facilities in a welcoming environment.
The role involves delivering Swim England learn-to-swim lessons, ensuring swimmers build confidence and progress—from foundational skills to competitive swimming and even national representation.
More than teaching: this position encourages professional growth, mentorship, and personal development within a customer-focused team.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, safe, and structured swim lessons for all ages and abilities using the Swim England framework.
- Provide supportive, inclusive teaching tailored to learners.
- Foster progress in swimmers, many of whom transition from leisure to competitive levels.
- Foster a mentality of growth, mentoring, and career development for both students and colleagues.
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Requirements
Essential
- Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work with people from all backgrounds and ages.
- Hold either:
- STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming, or
- Swim England (AsA) Level 2 qualification.
Advantageous
- Experience with RLSS UK NPLQ, RLSS UK NRASTC, or STA Safety Award for Teachers (training to obtain these at no cost).
Career Opportunities & Benefits
Potential Progression
- Develop into an aquaatics coordinator and progress towards centre management roles across Serco’s 55+ facilities.
- A rewarding role with the potential to make a lasting impact on local communities.
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Training & Support
- Access to free safeguarding training and DBS check assistance.
- Ongoing development opportunities through Serco’s In-House Aquatic Training Academy.
- Free membership at the Basingstoke Aquadrome, plus discounts on classes and activities.
Competitive Benefits
- 6% employer-matched pension contribution.
- Up to 21 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) + public holidays.
- Life assurance covering up to 2x base salary.
- Additional leasure benefits available (e.g. Trust/Serco leisure perks).
#leisurejobs © Serco Leisure Operating Limited manages this recruitment process for Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust. DBS checks are required for successful applicants. Under UK policy, equal opportunities are guaranteed.
Contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 for questions or additional support.
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