Description The University of Nottingham is looking to recruit Level 1 Swimming Instructors who are willing to assist with teaching group lessons for Juniors (4.5 years and above) and Early Years (6 weeks to 4.5 years). We work in partnership with Swim England to provide high quality swimming lessons focused on developing stroke technique and a range of water skills. Regular teaching slots and cover positions available. Please be advised that no previous experience of assisting Early years lessons is required, training will be offered on the job. The University of Nottingham offers a fantastic hourly rate of pay and is committed to ongoing training and development. Regular teaching slots available: Mondays 16.00-18.30 Tuesdays 16.00-18.30 Saturday 9.00-13.00, 9.00-12.15, 12.00-16.00 & 14.00-17.30 Sundays 9.00-12.30, 9.00-13.00 Start Date: September 2025 onwards End Date: Working Hours: Casual Pay Rate: £12.78 per hour plus holiday pay Location: David Ross Sports Village The duties will include: Assisting in the delivery of high quality and motivational lessons Following the direction of Level 2 Swim Instructors Offering support to the swimmers and the Level 2 Instructor Working in line with Swim England's National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS) with an emphasis on stroke technique Supporting the Level 2 teacher in completing assessments Demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm to the University of Nottingham's Learn to Swim programme Willingness to learn and develop Skills and experience required for the role: Level 1 Swimming Instructors qualification Experience in teaching as a Level 1 instructor NRASTC or NPLQ qualification is desirable however if you do not have the qualification, we will offer you the opportunity to attend a course Knowledge of the Swim England National Plan for Teaching Swimming Positive and professional attitude towards work What you can expect to gain during this role: Great opportunity to learn and develop your teaching skills Application Instructions: Application Closing Date : 30th November 2025. Please be aware you must upload your CV and swim teacher qualifactions to be considered for this post. We will continue to accept applications until this date. Will start interviewing candidates from end of September/Beginning of October and we will recruit periodically during this time. The Careers and Employability Service supports student and alumni to make choices about their future after their studies. To support you every step of the way, the team can help you to: ace the recruitment process providing advice on CV writing and interview preparation. explore a wide range of careers areas through web resources and sector events. connect with employers with vacancies through careers fairs. generate career ideas if you're not sure what you want to do. develop the skills you need to be successful in the workplace. Go to the Careers and Employability Service website to find out more. Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. Further information: The University of Nottingham will ask you whether you have any unspent criminal convictions as part of our pre-assignment checks. If the position you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 you will be asked to confirm both spent and unspent convictions at the point of offer. Examples of such posts include clinical, medical and allied health roles, roles involving childcare services. A DBS check may also be required. The University will only use information relating to criminal convictions where the law allows us to do so in line with our Data Protection Policy. Personal data relating to criminal convictions will be retained confidentially and securely and access to that data will be strictly controlled. More information relating to the manner in which we process your personal data is located within our privacy notice for staff, job applicants and others working at the University. Information about your rights relating to the use of your personal data can be found within our website privacy notice. What Next: To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Please contact JobZone@nottingham.ac.uk for further information. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.