Casual Coach – Swimming Teacher
Our Swimming Teacher is a key team member for Aquatics & Sport Systems team, and associated areas of Cardiff Met Sport. They assist with the delivery of the Learn to Swim & School Swimming programmes and ensure that the needs of participants are met.
Our programmes run on the following days & times:
Learn to Swim:
* Tuesdays 17:00 – 19:00
* Thursdays 18:00 – 20:00
* Saturdays 09:00 – 11:00
School Swimming:
* Monday – Fridays 10:00 – 12:00
You'll lead the way by:
* Experience being a lead swimming teacher in a school, club, or recreation environment.
* Planning and delivering progressive lesson plans.
* Experience communicating with parents or guardians.
* Experience of assessing, monitoring, and recording swimmer's progress through a formal assessment method.
What you'll bring:
You'll use your previous experience of teaching & working within an aquatic environment and understanding of the importance of customer care to provide an outstanding service to our swimming participants. Your knowledge of industry standards and national governing body policies will ensure that our Aquatics programmes are both safe and of the highest standards.
Additionally you'll have:
* Level 2 Qualification in Teaching Aquatics:
* ASA Level 2 Teaching Aquatics.
* SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teaching.
* STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming.
* Superb team working skills, able to work effectively as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for participants.
* Experience working with customers and parents.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
* Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
* Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
* Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
* Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Right to Work Information
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK that permits them to undertake the duties of the role.
If you require immigration permission to work in the UK, and your visa restricts employment as a professional sportsperson or sports coach, you are unlikely to be eligible for this role.
If you are unsure whether this applies to you or have any questions, please contact:
Contact Us
For more information about the role please contact Ryan David (Aquatics Development Manager on
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page
Further details:
Job Description
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.
We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Why Work Here?
We invite you to join our collaborative community
Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity. Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally.
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Job Details
School/Unit
Cardiff Met Sport
Location
Cyncoed Campus
Salary
£17.69 per hour plus 14% holiday pay
Post Type
Casual
Hourly Rate
£17.69
Closing Date
Sunday 14 September 2025
Reference
ST