At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fun swimming lessons and help kids build confidence in the water.
- Company: Join our award-winning swim team at Edinburgh Leisure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free gym membership, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours and great community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Must have swim teaching qualifications and a passion for coaching.
Salary - £26,676 per annum (pro rata for part-time, £14.35 per hour)
Contract - Temporary until end of March 2027
Closing Date:30 August 2026
Are you a qualified swim teacher who enjoys helping children feel safe, confident and proud of their progress in the water?
Join our award-winning swim team and help deliver fun, supportive lessons that make a real difference to children and families in the local community.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead fun, engaging swimming lessons in a safe environment, assessing each child\'s individual needs and abilities to maximise their enjoyment, performance and progression.
- Provide ongoing feedback and encouragement to children, helping them achieve personal bests and build confidence through tailored coaching.
- Communicate clearly and adaptably with children of all ages and abilities, as well as their families, using creative methods to build trust, enthusiasm and great customer experiences.
- Work closely with your team to plan sessions, prepare equipment safely, and review class engagement and quality.
What You’ll Bring:
- SSTQ, UKCC Aquatics Level 2 or an equivalent swim teaching qualification.
- A current RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), or a commitment to complete the qualification within 3 months of starting the role.
- Experience delivering coaching in a sports or community setting and working effectively in a team.
- A good understanding of safe coaching practice, including setting up, checking and storing equipment correctly.
- The ability to assess participants’ needs, adapt sessions, manage behaviour positively and help people progress at their own pace.
- Clear, adaptable communication skills and the ability to support participants of different ages, abilities and backgrounds.
- Energy, patience and enthusiasm for helping participants feel safe, confident and motivated.
What We Offer:
- Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
- Paid sick leave
- Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
- Opportunities for training, career growth and development
- Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)
Opportunity available:
- Part-time, 16.25 hours per week (Wednesday 13:00 - 17:45, Thursday 15:30 - 18:00, Friday 10:45 - 15:45 & Saturday 10:00 - 14:00
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