Swimming Teacher

Halo Leisure; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure company in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a qualified Swimming Teacher to instruct and coach various age groups in swimming. This role involves planning lessons to boost customer confidence and ensuring safety while teaching essential swimming skills. The ideal candidate will have relevant swimming qualifications and a passion for instructing. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for personal development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

FREE Halo Active membership

Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services

Full training and development

Cycle to work Scheme

10% discount on retail in Halo centres

Discounted Halo Cafe purchases

Apprenticeship and upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Swimming Instructor or a passion/willingness to achieve qualification.
• Experience in planning and executing swimming lessons.
• Ability to build confidence in the water.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out swimming lessons to increase customer skill.
• Provide feedback to customers to help them improve.
• Ensure a safe environment and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Experience of instruction groups of mixed age and abilities

Knowledge of the National Plan for Swimming Teaching

Good oral communication and interaction skills

Flexible approach to working hours

Education

STA Award/Certificate or SEQ Level 2

Willingness to achieve the NRASTC Light qualification

Job description

Swimming Teacher

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Reference: DEC20258609

Expiry date: 14:30, Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Location: Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Please see the job description for all benefits

Swimming Teacher - Variable Hours Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

Ready for an exciting career in the Leisure industry?

We have a great opportunity for a qualified Swimming Instructor (STA Award/Certificate or SEQ Level 2), or for someone who can show the passion and willingness to achieve the STA Award qualification.

You will be instructing, coaching and teaching designated activities as appropriate to the level of ability, age range and target groups. You will be responsible for teaching a skill for life and have the ability to relay information in an informative and helpful way. You will be organising and carrying out lesson plans and assessments, ensuring the safe use and storage of equipment, whilst providing customers with confidence in the water.

Halo centres are vital community assets which are well used and supported by the local population. There is always room for growth and you will be a key player in the future of this centre.

Hours: - variable

Shifts: -

Start date: To be confirmed

Duties and responsibilities

• Plan and carry out swimming lessons to increase customer skill and confidence
• Provide feedback to customers to help them improve their swimming skills
• Ensure customers are aware of the risks in the water and build confidence to overcome any barriers
• Beat your targets
• Run a safe and clean activity, taking care of the resources which are needed to deliver the services on offer
• Pitch in as needed to help your centre, your manager, your colleagues
• Promote our values and expectations
• Support your colleagues
• Commit to your own development
• Take part in company training programmes
• Provide feedback so we can continually improve
• Respect the privacy rights of customers and colleagues
• Take responsibility for your performance
• Take an active interest in the company and your centre
• Follow company policies, procedures and systems
• Follow the emergency response plan

Skills qualities and experience

• Experience of instruction groups of mixed age and abilities
• Knowledge of the National Plan for Swimming Teaching

Health and Safety

• Good oral communication and interaction skills
• Flexible approach to working hours including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Obtaining the NRASTC Light qualification

• Willingness to achieve the NRASTC Light qualification (provided by Halo). See link for more details.

What we will offer

• Pension scheme (with an option to upgrade)
• FREE Halo Active membership and discounted prices for your family
• Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services
• Full training and development
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Access to a range of family friendly leave policies
• Cash back and rewards
• 10% discount on retail in Halo centres
• Discounted Halo Cafe purchases
• Long service anniversaries
• Enhanced Occupational Maternity Pay
• Apprenticeship and upskilling opportunities through our training provider COPA

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.