Institute of Swimming jobs

If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Freedom Leisure then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

What's included?

• SEQ Learn to Swim Helper
• SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming
• Practical volunteer placement - 20 hours
• Institute of Swimming Membership which includes over £100 worth of free eLearning

About the role

Work hours are generally part-time including weekday evenings and weekends. Once qualified, successful trainees will be employed as swimming teachers by:

• Cirencester Leisure Centre, Tetbury Road, Cirencester GL7 1US
• Bourton-on-the-Water Leisure Centre, Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham GL54 2BD
• Chipping Campden Leisure Centre, Cidermill Lane, Chipping Campden GL55 6HU

A DBS check will be required before starting your volunteering hours.

Applications close 19 July 2026.

Applications may close before this deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Shortlisted applicants will be given the opportunity to find out more about the swimming teacher opportunity at an informal virtual meet and greet session and interview that will take place after the closing date. You don't need any prior qualifications to apply as you will be supported through your training, although we are accepting applications from those who are halfway through their swimming teacher training or already have their level 1 or 2 qualifications.

There may be an opportunity for Swimming teachers to complete other qualifications e.g. lifesaving qualification (Pool Lifeguard or National Rescue Award). Swimming Teachers will be required to sign a training agreement with a commitment to work for Freedom Leisure for a minimum of two years.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road