Job Description

Salary: 28,163 to 30,559 pro rata, per annum

Grade/Band: G

Vacancy Hours: Various - Part-time & Relief

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Thirsk & Sowerby Leisure Centre, Chapel Street, Thirsk

Weekend Working: Yes

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Swim Teachers to join our leisure centre. We will consider applicants with a current Level 1 or those looking to start their career as a Swim Teacher. We are passionate about providing a safe and comprehensive swimming lesson programme for all ages and abilities.




We are currently seeking Swim Teachers at Thirsk & Sowerby Leisure Centre and currently have classes available with relief cover options too.




As a swimming teacher you will work within North Yorkshire Council's Leisure Services team to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of swimming lessons providing a safe learning environment. Either based at one site or multiple sites. You will help develop water confidence, safety and technical skills across a range of participants of different abilities from non-swimmer to advanced, providing excellent customer care and feedback on progress. North Yorkshire Council's policies and procedures will be followed at all times.

What we need from you:

To plan and deliver effective, enjoyable and motivational swim teaching and instruction programmes in line with the Swim England framework whilst being customer orientated at all times. Awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Aware of health and safety practices

Ability to work effectively within the swim teachers' team Be able to give clear, accurate and assertive instructions verbally to lesson customers Be able to adapt to different age/ability of lesson customer and sensitive to their individual needs

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 know more about this role, please get in touch with Tom Ellis, Duty Manager tom.ellis@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Total Rewards brochure

Key Dates

Closing Date: 29/06/2025



Interview Date: 01/07/2025



Venue for Interview: Thirsk & Sowerby Leisure Centre





DBS

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.



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.



It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.



We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk*



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.

Swimming Teacher

Salary:

28,163 - 30,559

Posted:

11/06/2025

Closing date:

29/06/2025

Closing time:

23:59