Swimming Teacher

Trafford Leisure; Stretford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community leisure provider in Stretford seeks a passionate Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher. This role involves leading swimming lessons, assessing progress, and communicating with parents. The ideal candidate will uphold values of diversity and empathy. Offering £16 per hour, plus generous benefits including health schemes, holiday entitlement, and fitness memberships. This permanent role requires commitment to supporting swimmer development. Closing date for applications is February 23, 2026.

Benefits

32 days holiday, increasing with service

Company sick pay

Health and Ride 2 Work schemes

Complementary Fitness Membership

Discounted Fitness Membership for family & friends

24/7 access to a GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work scheme for discounts

Access to Manchester Credit Union

Qualifications

• Must possess Swim England Level 2 qualification.
• Experience in leading swimming lessons for various age groups is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a safe and engaging teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured swimming lessons for children and adults.
• Deliver assessments per the Swim England Learn to Swim framework.
• Coordinate awards and track swimmer progress.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about swimmer development.
• Manage basic admin tasks related to lessons.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

Level 2 qualification with Swim England

Job description

Overview

Trafford Leisure is looking for a passionate Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher to join the team.

Salary: £16 per hour

Hours:

• Tuesday: 4:00pm–7:00pm
• Saturday: 9:00am–1:00pm

Feel free to apply for any of these shifts.

Job Type: Permanent

The Role

To be successful in this role you must have a Level 2 qualification with Swim England.

The ideal candidate will embody Trafford Leisure values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.

In the role of Swimming Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Leading structured swimming lessons for children and adults.
• Delivering assessments in line with the Swim England Learn to Swim framework.
• Coordinating awards and swimmer progress tracking.
• Communicating with parents, guardians, and colleagues to support swimmer development.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming teaching environment.
• Managing basic admin tasks such as lesson scheduling and progress records.

What you can expect from us

Joining Trafford Leisure as a contracted member of staff comes with a range of benefits, including:

• A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
• 32 days holiday, rising incrementally to 38 days after 5 years’ service (including 8 bank holidays and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
• Company sick pay
• Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
• Complementary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
• Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends saving each person up to £300 a year
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Employee Assistance Programme, allowing employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs
• Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

How to Apply

To apply for this role of Swimming Teacher, click below to complete our application form. If you encounter any difficulties or require adjustments in the recruitment process, please email your CV to [e-mail].

Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.