Swimming Teacher Assistants

For more information, please contact Georgia Bramley – georgia.bramley@gedling.gov.uk

We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated Swimming Teacher Assistant’s for 2 hours per week to support the delivery of high-quality swimming lessons within our Learn to Swim programme across our Gedling sites. Working alongside qualified swimming teachers, you will assist in delivering engaging, safe, and enjoyable lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Lessons predominantly take place during evenings and weekends.

Applicants must be available for all dates of both the following qualifications:

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification:

• Sunday 14th February 2027 – Friday 19th February 2027

SEQ Level 2 Swim Teachers Qualification:

• Sunday 14th March 2027, Saturday 20th March 2027, Sunday 21st March 2027, Saturday 3rd April 2027, Sunday 4th April 2027

Successful candidates will have:

• An interest in swimming, physical activity and helping people develop water confidence and aquatic skills.
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A reliable, punctual and professional approach.
• Patience and support when working with learners of varying abilities and confidence levels.

“When I turned 16 years old, I joined the Recruitment Academy and continued to assist with the swimming lessons. I also attained my level 1 Swim Teacher qualification. When I started volunteering, I was very shy. I have found that assisting with the swimming lessons has boosted my confidence. My communication skills have improved significantly. I am now a contracted Swim Teacher and I teach my own lessons. I feel so proud that I have worked so hard and achieved my goal of being a Swim Teacher. Now I have my own lessons, I love seeing the children each week and seeing them improve their swimming techniques and having fun in the water. I am so grateful for the opportunity’s that have been granted to me.” – Holly – Leisure Attendant.

For more information, please contact Georgia Bramley – georgia.bramley@gedling.gov.uk

We offer a supportive working environment with training and professional development and excellent working conditions including free onsite parking, a generous holiday entitlement, a comprehensive pension scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing advice on a range of issues including financial and legal matters, and offering discounts on purchases from numerous retail outlets. We also offer employees significantly reduced gym membership at Gedling’s Leisure Centres.

Please note all appointments are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The level of disclosure required will depend on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.

Please be advised, you must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.