At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach swimming lessons and help students build water confidence and skills.
- Company: Join North Yorkshire Council's passionate Leisure Services team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, discounts, and travel loans.
- Other info: Flexible working across multiple sites with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while having fun teaching swimming.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 31537 - 34434 £ per year.
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Swim Teachers to join our leisure centre. We are passionate about providing a safe and comprehensive swimming lesson programme for all ages and abilities. We are currently seeking Swim Teachers at Stokesley Leisure Centre and currently have classes available with relief cover options too.
As a swimming teacher you will work within North Yorkshire Council’s Leisure Services team to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of swimming lessons providing a safe learning environment, either based at one site or multiple sites. You will help develop water confidence, safety and technical skills across a range of participants of different abilities from non-swimmer to advanced, providing excellent customer care and feedback on progress. North Yorkshire Council’s policies and procedures will be followed at all times.
What we need from you:
- To plan and deliver effective, enjoyable and motivational swim teaching and instruction programmes in line with the Swim England framework whilst being customer orientated at all times.
- Awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Aware of health and safety practices.
- Ability to work effectively within the swim teachers’ team.
- Be able to give clear, accurate and assertive instructions verbally to lesson customers.
- Be able to adapt to different age/ability of lesson customer and sensitive to their individual needs.
What can we offer you?
- A local government pension scheme with 15.1% employer contribution.
- Salary sacrifice schemes.
- Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
- Travel loans.
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing.
Contact and apply: If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch with Ruth Derwent, Duty Manager on 01642 711140 or Ruth.Derwent@northyorks.gov.uk.
Key dates:
- Closing date: 23rd August 2026.
- Shortlisting: W/C 24th August 2026.
- Interviews: W/C 31st August 2026.
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
Swimming Teacher in Stokesley employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
