Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 per annum pro rata
Grade: H
Contract Type: Casual/Relief
Hours: Relief
Weekend Working: Yes
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Swimming Teachers to join our leisure centre team on a casual/relief basis. This flexible role is ideal for qualified swim teachers looking to work around existing commitments, as well as those seeking additional teaching hours. Casual Swimming Teachers provide cover for planned absences, annual leave, sickness, and periods of increased demand across our swimming lesson programme.
We welcome applications from qualified Level 2 Swim Teachers, current Level 1 teachers working towards Level 2, and individuals passionate about beginning their career in swim teaching. Our aim is to deliver a safe, inclusive, high-quality swimming lesson programme for all ages and abilities.
As a Casual/Relief Swimming Teacher with North Yorkshire Council's Leisure Services, you will plan, deliver, and evaluate swimming lessons, creating a positive and engaging learning environment. You will support participants to build water confidence, improve safety awareness, and develop technical swimming skills, from non-swimmers to advanced levels, while providing excellent customer care and progress feedback. All work must follow North Yorkshire Council policies and procedures.
What we need from you:
- Ability to plan and deliver effective, enjoyable, and motivating swimming lessons in line with the Swim England framework
- A customer-focused approach at all times
- Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults
- Understanding of health and safety practices
- Ability to work effectively within the swim teaching team
- Confident, clear, and accurate communication skills
- Ability to adapt teaching to different ages, abilities, and individual needs
- Flexibility to work a range of sessions, including evenings and weekends where required
What we can offer:
- Flexible working opportunities to fit around your availability
- Free car parking
- Access to training and development opportunities
- he opportunity to work within a large council with multiple leisure centres
- The chance to make a positive impact within your local community
Contact Information
For more information about this role, please contact: Dylan Flower Duty Manager Tel: 01757 213758
Email: [email protected]
Key Documents:
Job Description.docx
Total Rewards
Key Dates:
Closing date: 31 August 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 07/09/2026
Venue for Interview: Selby Leisure Centre
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NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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