Swimming Teacher
Contracted/Casual
£ £17.47 per hour
Newton Abbot Leisure Centre/Dawlish Leisure Centre
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Swimming Teacher to join our team
You will plan and deliver engaging swimming lesson for all ages and skill levels, whilst ensuring all lessons are delivered to the Swim England standard.
We deliver swimming lessons during the day, offering high quality lessons to the local primary schools, as well as afterschool and weekend lessons for our own Swim School.
Don't have the relevant qualifications but would love to work with us as a Swimming Teacher?
At Teignbridge Leisure, you can acquire the necessary qualifications through our Training Courses. We welcome applicants who are planning on taking or currently undertaking their Level 2 swimming teaching qualification.
Whether already qualified or completely new to the poolside, Teignbridge Leisure will support and train successful applicants to become confident, professional Swim Teachers.
Hours required:
Newton Abbot Leisure Centre
Hours vary, but typically between 15:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday, and Saturday and Sunday 08:30 – 10:30.
Dawlish Leisure Centre
Monday 16:00 – 17:30
Tuesday 16:00 – 18:00
Wednesday 16:00 – 18:00
Daytime (afternoon) cover for school lessons.
Additional hours may be available which can be discussed at interview.
Tell us within your application form how many hours you are interested in working, which days and times you are available, and which site you would like to work at.
You are a Teignbridge District Council fit if you:
* Have a love for teaching swimming and water safety.
* Are able to build a rapport and have good communication skills with swimmers and parents.
* Are able to adapt your teaching style to meet the different needs of your swimmers.
* Have an understanding of correct swimming techniques and creative teaching ideas.
The ideal swimming teacher will have a Level 2 swimming teaching qualification.
We're better together.
You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.
We can offer:
* Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
* Discounted gym membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
* Opportunities for career and self-development.
* Training and funded qualifications are available for those without experience.
It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
If you would like to speak to us for an informal chat before applying, please email
Closing date: 2nd November 2025 @ midnight
No agencies please.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £16.08-£17.47 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 1.5 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person