Swimming Teacher - Lymm High School

Warrington Borough Council; Lymm; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Lymm is seeking passionate swimming teachers to join their team. The role involves teaching swimming skills to various ages, applying the Swim England framework. Successful candidates must have a Level 2 SE or STA Certificate and demonstrate enthusiasm and professionalism. The contract is casual, with variable hours including evenings and weekends. If you're motivated to inspire confidence in swimmers, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming.
• Ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers.
• Understanding of how to differentiate in a teaching session.

Responsibilities

• Teach various ages to develop swimming skills in a safe environment.
• Deliver lessons adhering to the scheme of work.
• Assess participants’ abilities and progress weekly.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude towards swimming

Ability to inspire confidence

Understanding of lesson differentiation

Education

Level 2 SE or STA Certificate Teacher

Job description

Lymm Leisure Centre (based at Lymm High School) is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and reliable swimming teachers to join our fantastic teaching team.

We deliver high quality swimming lessons following the ‘Swim England Learn to Swim framework’ to over 650 swimmers each week. In addition, we deliver Primary School swimming lessons to children in the local area.

The role

Your primary role will be to teach people of various ages and abilities, including adults, to develop swimming skills, technique and confidence in the water in a safe environment. Swimming lessons will be assessed against the KS2 National Curriculum criteria. Our Learn to swim lessons follow Swim Englands learn to swim pathway. There will also be an opportunity to teach Rookie Lifeguard lessons.

Main Duties

• To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming.
• Deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work.
• Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly
• Identify participants’ abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential
• Demonstrate swimming techniques
• Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance
• Regularly assess each participant’s ability and progress, marking off on our assessment sheets weekly.
• Punctual, flexible and reliable
• Able to deal with candidates in a calm and professional manner
• Well organised
• Work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Skills:

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming
• The ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers
• An understanding of how to differentiate in a teaching session

Lymm High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Additional opportunities will be available to cover as required learn to swim lessons which run Monday – Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Further regular teaching opportunities will arise in the future.

Key dates

Closing date for applications: 5 January 2026

Interview date: To be agreed with applicant

Key Info

Salary: Grade 6 (Must be Level 2 SE or STA Certificate Teacher)£15.60- £17. hour

Contract Term: Casual

Hours of Duty: Variable throughout Mon – Thurs evening ( Hours will include Tues 4pm – 7pm and Thursday 4pm – 8pm)