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Swim Teacher - Level 2 (Swim England / STA Certificate)
Location: Amersham
Salary: £24 - £24 a year
Job Type: Education/Training
Schedule: Part-time
Posted on: 1 August, 2026
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We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and customer-focused Level 2 Swim Teacher to join our team.
Responsibilities
We are looking for teachers who have availability on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and cover shifts.
Pay: £24.99 per hour, plus holiday pay
You will be part of a team of highly experienced teachers to develop swimming skills, technique, and confidence in the water for our Swim School learners. You will lead safe, effective, meaningful, and fun group and private lessons for adults and children of varying ages and abilities, including those with additional needs where relevant.
The ideal candidate has a passion for aquatics and teaching young people. You thrive on supporting your students to achieve their swimming potential, drawing on your knowledge and experience of industry best-practice, progression levels, and teaching skills that you will apply in the most effectual way. You have a working knowledge of swimming health and safety, as well as an understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. You are friendly, patient, approachable, and have an ability to build trust, encourage, and motivate your pupils.
Swim Teaching
- Deliver swimming lessons to the required scheme and appropriate level of swimmer, creating a fun and positive swimming experience that is motivating and encouraging.
- Develop swimming skills, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and assessing pupils in order to achieve relevant awards for the pupils to progress.
- Prepare and develop appropriate and inclusive lesson plans / schemes of work for each ability level that you teach, including those with additional needs.
- Support the development of swimming lessons and ideas for new activities.
- Ensure administrative tasks are carried out in accordance with your role.
- Deliver swimming lessons in accordance with Woodrow's operating procedures and appropriate National Governing Body guidelines.
- Ensure safe use of equipment during lessons, storing these tidily and securely at all times.
- Ensure the reporting of accidents, incidents, and near misses are done in a timely manner.
- Ensure reporting of any hazards, damage, or maintenance issues to the Duty Manager.
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Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested by London Youth's management that ensure the operational success of the charity and delivery of excellent customer experiences.
Why work at Woodrow High House
- Health Care Cash Plan to help cover your healthcare essentials.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Branded quality uniform provided.
- Free access to the ‘Headspace’ wellbeing app, for you and your family.
- Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentee or mentor.
- Free tea and coffee available in the ‘Tea & Coffee Bar’.
- Free meals provided whilst on duty when the kitchen is serving young people in residence.
- Magnificent location on a historic estate, surrounded by nature.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- You’ll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues cross London Youth.
- An outstanding culture and ethos where staff and visitors enjoy, challenge, and achieve.
- Occasional supply of sweet – sometimes savoury – always yummy – treats are guaranteed.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.
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Person Specification
Essential:
Qualifications
- Swim England Level 2 or STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Experience
- Working as a swimming teacher, delivering lessons to groups and/or private individuals.
- Working with a range of customers, including young people and adults, with different backgrounds and varying additional needs.
- Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding and health and safety best practice, and how this is applied in practice in swimming delivery.
Attributes and Behaviours
- Able to quickly establish rapport and build effective relationships with others.
- Customer-centric mindset with exceptional customer service skills.
- Excellent delivery skills, able to motivate, reassure, encourage, and inspire your pupils.
- Confident and articulate communicator, able to adapt to age-appropriate audience.
- Composed demeanour, able to keep calm under pressure.
- Strong observational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, a positive attitude, flexible, and impeccable work ethic.
You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Desirable:
Qualifications
- Safety Award for Teachers, National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches, or a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
Experience
- Experience using CoursePro, or similar swim school management system.
Applications
Deadline for applications: 1 August, 2026
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Woodrow High House
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Woodrow is an outdoor learning & leisure centre in Amersham, providing opportunities for young people and serving our community since 1946.
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