Swimming Teacher - Casual in Manchester

Salary: £21-22k (£12-£15 per hour)

Location: M12

Dream Big Sports (part of the LSC Group) is an award winning not-for-profit physical education, physical activity and school sport provider operating across the Greater Manchester region. We provide sport and educational opportunities, delivered with a social purpose. Our mission is to ignite a passion for physical education, physical activity and sport in the next generation of young people whilst re‑investing into greater opportunities for disadvantaged communities.

Job Specification

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated, committed and enthusiastic individual on a full‑time basis. The successful candidate will be passionate about the Dream Big Sports brand and will be responsible for delivering high‑quality swimming lessons in primary schools.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering swimming lessons using a variety of techniques to engage and educate children.
• Helping children to develop their swimming ability and reach their full potential through consistent support.
• Teaching water safety skills to children in a fun and inclusive way, ensuring that they understand the importance of staying safe in and around water.
• Using high‑quality equipment and following safety standards to ensure lessons are a safe and enjoyable swimming experience.
• Creating a positive and inclusive environment where children feel comfortable and confident to learn.
• Providing regular feedback and evaluations to children and teachers to track progress/celebrate achievements.
• Completing relevant risk assessments and logs to ensure safety of participants.
• Taking appropriate steps to identify and overcome barriers to participation.
• Attending professional development where required for the role.
• Being a positive role model, creating a positive and engaging environment which encourages participation in sport and physical activity.
• Being a brand ambassador, demonstrating our company values.
• Assisting with the promotion of other Dream Big Sports products and services.

Personal Attributes

• Strive to deliver high levels of performance at all times.
• Passionate and driven to help improve levels of physical activity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to plan, organise and facilitate high‑quality swimming lessons.
• Solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• A team player and demonstrate entrepreneurial qualities.

Core Values

• Play, as a team
• Own it!
• Strive to improve, everywhere
• Be a role model
• Bring the passion
• Create memorable experiences

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for primary school swimming.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering swimming lessons to 5‑11 year olds.
• Experience of using IT software.

Qualifications

• ASA Swim England Qualification
• First Aid Certificate
• Safeguarding Qualification
• Current Enhanced DBS Check
• NPLQ (preferred)

General

• Driving licence and access to own form of transport.
• This job is subject to receipt of DBS and relevant references.

Training and Development

• Internal CPD (equivalent to 50 hours per annum)
• External training, workshops and resources.
• Regular performance reviews.

Working for Dream Big Sports

• Full-time contract of 35 hours per week.
• Competitive salary of £21,000 - £22,000.
• Incentives & performance‑related bonuses.
• 20 days annual leave and the opportunity to gain more in addition to bank holidays.
• Mileage expenses paid.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance.
• Free school holiday childcare.
• Company uniform.
• Company tablet.
• Full access to equipment and resources.
• Annual CPD budget.