Swimming Teacher

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

Job summary

A local leisure organization in Urmston seeks a Level 2 Swimming Teacher to lead swimming lessons and facilitate the development of both children and adults. The successful candidate will need a Level 2 qualification from Swim England and should be proactive and motivated. Responsibilities include delivering assessments according to the Swim England framework and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. The role offers numerous benefits, including holidays, health schemes, and discounted memberships.

Benefits

32 days holiday, increasing to 38 after 5 years

Company sick pay

Health and Ride 2 Work schemes

Complementary Fitness Membership

Discounted Fitness Membership for family and friends

Access to a GP 24/7

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work discounts

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification with Swim England is mandatory.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude is necessary.
• Ability to manage basic administrative tasks related to lessons.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured swimming lessons for children and adults.
• Deliver assessments based on the Swim England framework.
• Communicate with parents and guardians to support swimmer development.

Skills

Level 2 qualification with Swim England

Communication skills

Ability to lead structured swimming lessons

Job description

Trafford Leisure is looking for a passionate Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher to help shape the future of swimming in our community.

Location: Urmston

Salary:£16 per hour

Hours:Mondays 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Job Type: Permanent

Why Join Us?

Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.

The Role

We are looking for motivated, proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join our teams at an exciting period of change for Trafford Leisure.

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

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

In this 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.
• Coordinate 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 can you 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 [e-mail].

Closing Date:Monday 5 th January 2026

Interviews due to take place in January 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.