Serco Plc
Swimming Teacher
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Swimming Teacher
Location: Bangor Aurora, 3 Valentine Road, Co-Down, N.Ireland, BT20 4TH
Working Hours: Casual, Flexible around your current commitments
Salary: £17.12 per hour + excellent benefits
At Serco, we’re pleased to be recruiting on behalf of Northern Community Leisure Trust.
Northern Community Leisure Trust encourages active, healthy lifestyles across the local community. Providing affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities in a safe, clean, friendly, and welcoming space, their mission is to support healthier and happier lives for all. By joining their passionate team, you’ll play a key role in delivering these services and making a positive impact every day.
Following the Swim Ireland learn-to-swim framework, teachers build confidence in young swimmers through engaging, fun lessons. Many of our swimmers progress to competitive swimming, with some even representing the country.
Beyond lessons, this role fosters personal growth. Enjoy flexibility around your existing commitments, with teaching hours tailored to your availability. You’ll benefit from comprehensive support, including:
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- Free safeguarding and DBS checks.
- Provided insurance (no personal policy required).
- Access to training and career development via their in-house Aquatic Training Academy.
- Opportunities for progression into management or other areas.
About the Role
Delivering fun, progressive swimming lessons, you’ll create a safe and enjoyable learning environment. The role also supports teacher development, with training opportunities and a clear career path.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, rewarding swimming lessons aligned with the Swim Ireland framework.
- Engage and motivate swimmers of all ages and abilities.
- Support personal development through ongoing training and mentorship.
- Work flexibly to accommodate other life commitments.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must hold STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim Ireland Level 2.
- Advantageous but not essential:
- Valid RLSS UK NPLQ
- RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety Award for Teachers (training provided free if required).
Essentials:
- Excellent customer service skills with experience working with diverse groups (all ages & backgrounds).
- A passion for teaching and promoting swimming safely and confidently.
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Clearance:
- Role requires a DBS check.
Benefits
- High starting wage, £17.12 per hour, plus standard ** Serco/NCCT Leisure benefits** (details here).
- Free safeguarding checks and professional insurance.
- Flexible hours tailored around your commitments.
- ** prospects**—work across multiple leisure centres.
- Regular CPD (Continuing Professional Development) in swimming instruction.
- Clear career progression options.
- Supportive, inclusive work environment.
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Northern Community Leisure Trust and Serco are committed to equal opportunities and accessibility. If you have any additional needs or require further time for your application, contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 directly. Ex-offender applications are considered inclusively.
For further details on the Trust’s policies or Access NI code of practice, please request copies.
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