Job Title: Swimming Instructor
Location: Various venues across Glasgow
Job Type: Part-Time (Set weekly shifts with optional cover opportunities)
Hours: Flexible, typically between 5–20 hours per week
Pay: Competitive, based on experience - starting at £17
About Us:
We are a rapidly growing swim school with venues located across Glasgow, offering high-quality swimming lessons to children and adults. Our mission is to build water confidence and essential swim skills through structured teaching in a safe and supportive environment.
Job Description:
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable Swimming Instructor to join our expanding team. In this role, you will deliver engaging lessons across 1:1, 2:1, and small group formats, helping swimmers of all ages progress through our structured curriculum.
You will be responsible for assessing swimmers on a monthly basis and celebrating their milestones with certificates when appropriate. While you'll have set weekly shifts, there are regular opportunities to pick up additional cover work based on team availability.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about teaching life skills, confident in the water, and eager to make a positive impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Teach swimming lessons (1:1, 2:1, and group) using our structured curriculum
* Create a fun, inclusive, and safe learning environment
* Complete monthly progress assessments for each swimmer
* Communicate clearly with parents, guardians, and swimmers
* Commit to consistent weekly shifts with optional cover work when available
* Ensure professional conduct at all times and collaborate effectively with the team
Requirements:
* level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification or equivalent
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Patient, supportive, and adaptable teaching style
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
* Ability to travel to our venues
Desirable (but not essential):
* Experience teaching both children and adults
* Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ or equivalent)
* First Aid certification
* Swimming background or familiarity with swim school settings
What We Offer:
* Consistent weekly shift patterns
* Opportunities to pick up extra work covering team absences
* Supportive leadership and a welcoming instructor team
* A chance to grow with the company and increase hours as we expand
* The reward of teaching a vital life skill to children and adults
To Apply:
Send an email to with your CV and cover letter
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £17.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Free parking
Licence/Certification:
* Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification or equivalent (required)
* Driving License and Car (required)
* NPLQ(National pool and lifeguard Qualification) / equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 13/10/2025