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Swimming Teacher
Swimming Teacher
Location: Fox Hollies Leisure Centre, Birmingham B27 7NS
Salary: £15.88 per hour (up to) + excellent benefits Contract Type: Fixed term – 6 months / Casual Working Hours: 5–15 hours/week (Mon–Sun)
About the Role
At Birmingham Community Leisure Trust, we foster active, healthy lifestyles and provide inclusive, affordable sports and leisure facilities. Our passionate team delivers safe, fun learning opportunities for swimmers of all ages—from babies to future competitive athletes.
You will teach swimming lessons following the Swim England learn-to-swim framework, developing life skills while creating a supportive, development-focused environment. We offer flexible hours, career progression, and outstanding benefits to help you thrive in your role.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, engaging, and progressive swimming lessons (including baby/pre-school sessions)
- Maintain high standards of customer service for participants of all ages and backgrounds
- Support learner progression—from beginners to advanced swimmers
- Contribute to the operational success of our leisure centres, with opportunities to progress into coordination or management roles
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Requirements
- Hold a recognised teaching qualification:
- STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming
- Swim England Level 2 (formally ASA)
- Advantageous (but optional):
- RLSS UK NPLQ or STA Safety Award for Teachers (training available if not held)
- Must pass a DBS check
No prior experience required—training and upskilling are provided!
Why Join Us?
✔ Make a lasting impact – teach critical life skills in a supportive community setting. ✔ Career growth – progress from teaching to aquatics coordination or centre management. ✔ Supportive environment – personalised training, mentoring, and development opportunities. ✔ Live & work flexibly – casual/fixed term hours to suit your commitments. ✔ Exclusive benefits – free centre membership (including a friend/family discount), enhanced pension, and 21+ days leave.
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Benefits Included
- Free centre membership (for you + guest)
- DBS check & safeguarding training
- 21 days annual leave + public holidays
- 6% employer-matching pension (up to 2x base salary life assurance)
- &**all Serco Leisure Employee Benefits*
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Serco is appointed by Birmingham Community Leisure Trust as managing agents, ensuring compliance with equal opportunities. Additional queries? Contact the team: 0345 010 4000.
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