We are looking for a QUALIFIED Weekend Swimming teacher to join our team at Poolside. starting from 1st September 2026
We are a children based swim school, but we do have adult lessons which the successful applicant may be required to teach.
We want a Swimming Teacher who is approachable, friendly and have a patient nature to help build pupils trust, and have the ability to motivate and encourage pupils and prepared to teach in the water.
YOU NEED to be STA or Swim England ASA Level 2 qualified, we will consider level 1 teachers (please contact us with regards to level 1) with the aim of achieving level 2. Ideally the candidate should have either; The National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches, or a lifeguarding qualification.
Knowledge of health & safety, Child Protection and other relevant legislation will be a requirement.
DBS will have to be completed prior to working, recent DBS (updated version) would be of help in this process.
The shifts available can be discussed but will include weekend day shifts and possibly one or two days afternoons in the week.
Shift example such as Saturday & or Sunday starting around 7.30am till around 4.30pm ( including an unpaid break of 30 minutes), could be available as well as others during the week, we would prefer for applicants to work a full Shift rather than a couple of hours a day.
The role is based on a termly fix term contract.
Lessons are termly (we follow school terms) but we do provide Crash courses during school holiday weeks in the mornings (hours limited) other hours may also be available at relevant rates to the roles available during these holidays.
Hourly Rates are between £19 & £23.00 (rates quoted are for level 2 and on experience )
We do require Teachers to be in the water with Beginners. (Water Temperature 31/32 degrees).
There may be extra hours available as and when during the week/weekends.
We have a Pension Scheme, holiday pay; relevant to hours worked and we supply uniform for teaching.
PLEASE NOTE There will be cleaning on Poolside included in the role.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for further information.
Thank you.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £19.00-£23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Finchley, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- the successful applicant/s will need to work hours agreed each week for the full term, excluding any term breaks (as school holidays) is this agreeable ?
Experience:
- Swim Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- level 1 or level 2 teaching swimming (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
