Job Description Ipswich Borough Council Address: Grafton House 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2DE Salary: £14.59 - £15.31 per hour Hours: Permanent Contract: 5-hour annualised contract Reference: 0740 Active Ipswich and Ipswich Fit are looking to recruit a Swimming Instructor to their already exciting Swimming Lesson programme (the largest in the local area). This includes those who are looking for self-employed work. You will be responsible for teaching adults and children with varying learning or physical abilities/needs to swim (in accordance with Swim England and Institute for Sport guidance), a vital life skill. You will be required to of obtained either the previous Level 2 Swimming Instructors Qualification, or the newly combined National Swimming Instructors Qualification. Those who are currently undertaking their qualification or have been accepted onto a future course may still apply with the understanding; they cannot take up the full role until completion of the course and qualification documents have been received. We are looking for friendly, positive minded instructor who are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. Applicants need to be confident delivering in front of a variety of people and have a passion about their craft. Water safety needs to be at the fore front of their minds with an eye to be creative with lesson planning and implementation. You will join at an exciting time as the future of sport in Ipswich continues to develop across the town with some big projects on the horizon. You will not be required to work a shift pattern, but shifts they do pick up could include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. DBS clearance is required for this role. As well as a good salary, we offer: a career grade average pension scheme generous holiday and sick pay entitlements subsidised parking for work and leisure public transport discounts free swimming and gym membership cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities flexible working / hybrid working opportunities Employee Assistance Programme the opportunity to work with great colleagues. To find out more For more information about this role please contact Will Boosey (he/him) at: will.boosey@ipswich.gov.uk. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place. Please download the Job Description and Person Specificatio n to find out more about this role. How to apply Apply online at Home - Ambition Ipswich where you can complete the online application form for this vacancy. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications Please note CVs are not accepted. Interviews will be arranged on an applicant-by-applicant basis. Closing date: 11 July 2026. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. About the Team IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The 'Apply Now' button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.