At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver personalised 1:1 swimming lessons and create individual development plans.
- Company: Join Stepping Stones, a leading private swimming lesson provider in Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy holiday pay, flexible hours, and ongoing support from management.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and expanding your teaching hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in swimmers' lives with tailored lessons and personal growth.
- Qualifications: Must have a National Governing Body Swimming Teacher Qualification.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Stepping Stones Swimming is one of Scotland’s leading private swimming lesson providers and we are excited to be expanding our 1:1 swimming lesson programme across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Unlike our traditional group lesson programme, this role focuses on individual swimmer development through private 1:1 and small ratio lesson delivery. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced swimming teacher looking to take a more personalised and technical approach to lesson delivery, working closely with swimmers to build long term progression plans and achieve individual goals both in and out of the water.
Current Available Hours – Edinburgh
We are currently recruiting for approximately 30 hours per week across a range of delivery periods throughout the week. Lesson delivery may take place during the day, afternoons, evenings, and weekends depending on swimmer demand and venue availability. Teachers within the programme will have increasing flexibility to manage and shape their own working schedules as their swimmer client base develops. There is also the opportunity to increase delivery over time and progress into wider management or Venue Lead responsibilities within the Stepping Stones programme. Additional hours will continue to become available as the programme expands across further venues.
Why Join Stepping Stones?
- Holiday pay included
- PAYE payroll managed directly by Stepping Stones
- No self assessment required
- Ongoing support and development from our management team
- Stable, consistent weekly hours available year round
This role is based around year round delivery, operating approximately 50 weeks of the year rather than term time only.
Role Overview
We are looking for confident, knowledgeable, and approachable swimming teachers who are passionate about delivering high quality individual lessons. This role will include:
- 1:1 child lesson delivery
- Adult beginner and improver lessons
- Technical stroke correction
- ASN swimmer support
- Confidence building and water familiarisation
- Individual development planning
Teachers will work closely with swimmers and families to create a more personal lesson experience, identifying weaknesses, setting goals, and building structured development plans for each swimmer. This role requires a teacher who can not only deliver effective lessons, but also confidently explain why certain drills, practices, or progressions are being used, particularly with adult learners and technical swimmers. Think of this role more like a personal trainer within the pool environment rather than traditional class teaching.
Main Duties
- Safe delivery of 1:1 swimming lessons
- Technical fault identification and correction
- Building individual swimmer development plans
- Providing detailed swimmer feedback and progression updates
- Managing swimmer confidence and engagement
- Working closely with families and adult swimmers
- Maintaining lesson notes and swimmer targets through the Stepping Stones app system
- Supporting long term swimmer progression and retention
Qualities We Are Looking For
- Friendly and approachable
- Technically knowledgeable
- Confident communicators
- Professional and reliable
- Adaptable to different swimmer needs
- Comfortable working with both children and adults
- Passionate about helping swimmers achieve individual goals
The ability to build trust and relationships with swimmers is hugely important within this role. We want teachers who genuinely care about swimmer progression and who can create a motivating and supportive lesson environment.
Qualifications
Essential:
- National Governing Body Swimming Teacher Qualification
- SSTQ | STA | ASA | UKCC equivalent
Desirable:
- Experience with ASN delivery
- Experience with adult learners
- NRASTC, STA Safety Award or NPLQ qualification
1:1 Swimming Instructor in Musselburgh employer: Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones Swimming is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and engaging work environment for Lead Swimming Teachers in West Lothian. With fully employed positions that include holiday pay and ongoing management support, our teachers enjoy stable hours and opportunities for professional growth within a fun and dynamic team dedicated to nurturing young swimmers. Join us to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a role that values both personal and professional development.
