Serco Plc
Swimming Teacher
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Location Oswestry, SY11 4QB
Hours & Possibility Casual, various hours available between Monday to Sunday
Compensation £13 to £16.98 per hour (depending on experience) + excellent benefits
At Serco, we’re pleased to be recruiting on behalf of Shropshire Community Leisure Trust.
About the Role: Swimming Teachers
At Shropshire Community Leisure Trust, we encourage active, healthy lifestyles. We provide affordable access to world-class sports and leisure facilities, creating safe, clean and welcoming spaces for all to thrive. Our goal is simple: to support healthier, happier lives through engaging activities.
As a Swimming Teacher, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, using the Swim England learn-to-swim framework to build confidence in swimmers of all ages—from babies to aspiring competitors.
We believe fun, progress and personal development should not just apply to swimmers but to our teaching team too. That’s why we offer:
- Flexibility – Work hours that fit your commitment level, with room to grow professionally.
- Support – Complimentary safeguarding, DBS checks and professional insurance coverage.
Beyond teaching, you’ll have opportunities for career progression—whether through our in-house Aquatic Training Academy (with expert CPDs) or advancing into management roles across our 55+ centres.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, structured, and enjoyable swimming lessons using the Swim England framework.
- Engage with learners of all ages and backgrounds, fostering confidence and skill progression.
- Assist in safeguarding best practices and maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment.
- Actively participate in training, development and professional growth (where required).
- Collaborate in team-based roles across multiple leisure facilities if desired.
- Ensure proactive support for student success beyond lessons.
Requirements
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Successful ability to interact with diverse groups, including families and pre-schoolers.
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Essential qualifications:
- STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming OR
- Swim England Level 2 (previously ASA Level 2).
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Desirable but not essential (we’ll cover training costs):
- RLSS UK NPLQ, RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety Award for Teachers.
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Commitment to ongoing professional growth and a passion for ** inspire healthy, active lifestyles**.
What We Offer
Career Impact
- Make a real difference: Your teaching shapes lifelong skills, from fundamental swimming ability to competitive sport and personal confidence.
- Grow your skills & opportunities: Become integral to operations while honing expertise in areas such as aquatics coordination, facility management, or leisure coaching.
- Work that fulfills: Create meaningful connections with your local community and witness progress as your students grow.
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Support
- Tailored development: Continued training through the Aquatic Training Academy, with clear routes into leadership roles.
- Flexible, inclusive culture: Design your schedules to match your current responsibilities without stagnation.
Benefits
- All Leisure Benefits: Including those provided by Shropshire Community Leisure Trust and Serco Leisure Employee Benefits packages.
- Categorical support from safeguarding resources to professional insurance —all included.
Additional Considerations
- Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
- Preference is to apply via Serco’s careers website using Google Chrome for compatibility.
For further queries or additional support, applicants can contact the Recruitment Team on: 📞 +44 (0)345 010 4000
(This is an equal-opportunities institution. Accommodations or extensions are available upon request .)
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