Swim Teacher

BCP Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Poole is seeking a swimming coach to provide training sessions to customers of all ages. The successful candidate will ensure safety, monitor progress, and engage participants through structured sessions. Requirements include a Level 2 qualification in swimming teaching and experience working with both adults and children. This role offers competitive pay starting at £14.59 per hour, with opportunities for growth and additional earnings based on hours worked, including enhancements for evening and holiday shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Holiday Pay

Enhanced benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have relevant Level 2 qualification in teaching swimming.
• Experience of coaching diverse age groups is required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding protocols necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured swimming sessions.
• Ensure safety and health standards during sessions.
• Monitor participants' progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Level 2 qualification in teaching swimming

Experience coaching adults and children

Knowledge of health and safety protocols

Ability to instruct clearly

Planning and coordinating skills

Education

Relevant Level 2 qualification

Job description

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team. The starting salary for this position is £14.59 per hour. A market rate supplement has been awarded to this position which applies until May 2027 and will top up the hourly rate to £17.69 for casual employees, plus Holiday Pay. Enhancements are also paid on the base rate for hours worked on Bank Holidays, as 'night work' (20:00 to 06:00), or if the total weekly hours exceed 37.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure.

Role Purpose

To provide engaging training sessions to customers of all ages, ensuring safety at all times within a fun environment, to improve people’s skills, abilities and general health within swimming programmes.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver exciting, structured coaching sessions to encourage the development of participants.
• Provide a safe environment, taking all reasonable precautions including health and safety checks, to ensure the safety of all participants during the session.
• Ensure all equipment is fit for use and used correctly by all the participants to make sure the sessions are safe for all participants.
• Monitor and assess ability and progress in line with the sport’s governing body to support the participants’ improvement. This includes informing parents/guardians of pupil development where applicable.
• Undertake relevant administrative duties, such as taking attendance registers and maintaining participant records, to support the smooth-running of lessons and coaching sessions.
• Provide support and guidance to more junior Coaching roles, so that they can help run sessions effectively.
• Utilise technology to inform the customer service team and customers of pupil movements/progressions between classes, where applicable, to keep waiting lists to a minimum.
• Communicate with any relevant stakeholders/partners/professionals, to maintain a positive referral routes and interest into the Council’s exercise and fitness programmes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Relevant Level 2 qualification in teaching swimming.
• Experience of coaching adults and children.
• Experience of designing sessions for specific groups.
• Knowledge of health and safety as it relates to the specific sport/activity.
• Knowledge of safeguarding protocols.
• Ability to instruct and communicate in a clear and positive manner, and to provide support and guidance and cause understanding in others.
• Ability to plan and co-ordinate training sessions.
• Availability for shifts which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Opportunities to work between the BCP Leisure facilities including Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex (BH23 1HW), Rossmore Leisure Centre (BH12 4HR) and Poole Dolphin Leisure Centre (BH15 1TN).

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.