Swimming Teacher / Swim Instructor - Crosshands
Employer: RKLSwims
Location: Crosshands, Carmarthenshire, near Llanelli
Pay: £13-£18+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Part-time weekend shifts, mainly Sundays 3pm-6pm, with potential for additional hours
Contract: Part-time, permanent or zero-hours options available
Start date: ASAP
About RKLSwims
RKLSwims is an award-winning, family-run swim school based in Crosshands, Carmarthenshire. We teach children from age 3 upwards, helping them build water confidence, water safety awareness and essential swimming skills in a positive, supportive environment.
We are an STA Star Swim School with small class sizes, a friendly team and a strong focus on high-quality teaching, child confidence and swimmer progression.
The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic Swimming Teachers, Swim Instructors or trainee teachers to join our growing team.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with children, is confident in the water and wants a rewarding part-time role where they can make a real difference. You may already hold a recognised swimming teaching qualification, or you may be looking for support to gain your qualifications and begin your teaching career.
You will be teaching children’s swimming lessons in small groups, supporting swimmers with confidence, technique, safety skills and progression through the RKLSwims pathway.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, fun and engaging children’s swimming lessons.
- Support swimmers from age 3 upwards with water confidence and skill development.
- Follow RKLSwims lesson structures, safety procedures and safeguarding expectations.
- Communicate positively with swimmers, parents and the wider team.
- Help create a welcoming, inclusive and professional lesson environment.
- Track swimmer progress and support children towards their next goals.
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- A positive, reliable and professional attitude.
- Confidence in the water and enthusiasm for swimming.
- Strong communication skills with children, parents and staff.
- A recognised swimming teacher qualification is preferred, such as STA Level 1, STA Level 2, ASA or Swim England.
- Newly qualified teachers are welcome.
- Trainee applicants may be considered, with funded training available for the right person.
- Lifeguard qualification is welcome but not essential.
Applicants aged 16+ are welcome to apply, subject to suitability, safeguarding requirements and role responsibilities.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive pay from £13-£18+ per hour.
- Flexible weekday & weekend shifts.
- Potential for extra hours during school holiday intensive programmes.
- Funded training opportunities, including STA Level 2 Award, STA Level 2 Certificate and Aquatic Teaching - Disability Swimming.
- Support from an experienced, encouraging and knowledgeable team.
- Career development within an award-winning STA Star Swim School.
- Staff perks, including discounts with brands such as dryrobe and Zoggs.
- Birthday treats, team socials and other staff benefits.
- Reduced swim lesson fees for eligible family members.
Location
This is an in-person role at our Crosshands swim school, near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
Apply
To apply, please send your CV or a short message outlining your experience, qualifications and availability.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.00-£18.00 per hour
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- STA/ASA Level One or Two Swim Teaching Qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
