Job Description

Salary: 16.35 to 17.85 per hour

Grade: H

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Various up to 7 hours per week

Location: Bedale, North Yorkshire

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Swim Teachers to join our leisure centre.

About the role

You will be responsible for the safe delivery of lessons to a variety of ages and ability groups.


Following the stage related scheme of work, you will support learners working towards the assessment criteria set out for each stage.


The post holder will be responsible for completing class registers and uploading children's progress from lessons on to Go Learn. As well as safely setting up your teaching station, you will be responsible for putting away equipment after lessons have finished.



The hours available are flexible up to 7 hours per week.

Sills and Experience

A can-do attitude and a passion for supporting children on their swimming journey.

A Level 2 swim teacher qualification is essential. Either a NPLQ qualification or a teacher rescue qualification.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.



These include:


a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution salary sacrifice schemes employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more! travel loans Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing




In return we can offer free car parking, local government pension scheme, training, and development opportunities along with the opportunity to work for a large council with several leisure centres.



If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Chris Saxton on chris.saxton@northyorks.gov.uk.

Key Documents

Total Rewards Brochure

Key Dates

Closing date - 28th January 2026



Interview date - tbc





NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Swim Teacher

Salary:

16.35 - 17.85 per hour

Posted:

13/01/2026

Closing date:

28/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59