Swimming Administrator and Teacher in Manchester

Join Trafford Leisure as a Swimming Administrator and Teacher!

Rate: £16.85 per hour for swimming teaching, £13.55 per hour for administrative duties

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 18 hours per week allocated to teaching
• 13 hours per week allocated to administration
• Total: 31 hours per week

Why Join Us?

Trafford Leisure is a community focused leisure operator and Community Interest Company, delivering sport, physical activity, and wellbeing services on behalf of Trafford Council. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more every day and live longer, healthier, happier lives.

We exist to benefit our communities, not shareholders. As a social enterprise, we balance financial sustainability with social impact, reinvesting into facilities, programmes, and partnerships that improve health, reduce inequality, and strengthen community wellbeing across Trafford's diverse neighbourhoods.

As a Swimming Administrator and Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our swimming programme. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage all aspects of your schedule, including diary planning and class coordination.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date individual records of swimmer progress and achievements.
• Coordinate the distribution of awards and recognitions in line with swimmer milestones.
• Liaise with teachers and parents to organise classes and ensure smooth communication.
• Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met through effective planning and documentation.
• Deliver structured swimming lessons to a wide range of learners, including school groups, adult participants, and junior community members.
• Assess swimmers' abilities and progress using the agreed Swim Well criteria.

To thrive in this role, you'll need to be organised, personable, and confident in both administrative and teaching environments. You should have:

• Level 2 Swim England Swimming Teacher qualifications
• Experience providing administrative support to a management team
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks

What you can expect from us?

Joining Trafford Leisure comes with a range of benefits, including:

• A structured and supportive working environment
• 32 days' holiday (rising to 39 days after 5 years, including bank holidays and Trafford Leisure days)
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme (saving up to 43% on a new bike)
• Complimentary fitness membership (worth up to £450 per year)
• Discounted fitness memberships for up to 5 family members or friends (worth up to £300 per person per year)
• 24/7 GP access and confidential counselling support
• Employee Assistance Programme (claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs)
• Retail and leisure discounts via the Perks at Work scheme
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

The closing date for this role is Monday 24th August 2026. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.