If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Active North Yorkshire then this is the ideal opportunity for you.
Apply now to start your journey to becoming a swimming teacher!
What's included?
- SEQ Learn to Swim Helper
- SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming
- Practical volunteer placement
- Institute of Swimming Membership which includes over £100 worth of free eLearning
About the role
Work hours are generally part-time.
Mon-Fri: 3.30pm-7pm
Saturday and Sunday morning
Once qualified, successful trainees will be employed as swimming teachers at one of the following sites:
- Richmond Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, Old Station Yard, Richmond DL10 4LD
- Bedale Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, Firby Rd, Bedale DL8 2AT, UK
- Thirsk Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, Chapel St, Thirsk YO7 1LU
- Northallerton Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, Rotary Wy, Brompton, Northallerton DL6 2UZ
- Stokesley Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, Great Broughton Road, Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9 5JJ
- Selby Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, Scott Rd, Selby YO8 4BL
- Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, The Hydro, Jenny Field Dr, Harrogate HG1 2RP
- Skipton Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, 21 Gargrave Rd, Skipton BD23 1UD
- Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub Dallamires Ln, Ripon HG4 1TT
- Pateley Bridge Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, Low Wath Rd, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5HL
A DBS check will be required before starting your volunteering hours.
Application Process
Applications close 13th September 2026.
Applications may close before this deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisted applicants will be given the opportunity to find out more about the swimming teacher opportunity at an informal virtual meet and greet session and interview that will take place after the closing date. You don't need any prior qualifications to apply as you will be supported through your training, although we are accepting applications from those who are halfway through their swimming teacher training or already have their level 1 or 2 qualifications.
There may be an opportunity for Swimming teachers to complete other qualifications e.g. lifesaving qualification (Pool Lifeguard). Swimming Teachers will be required to sign a training agreement with a commitment to work for Active North Yorkshire for a minimum of two years.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£18.00 per hour
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Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
