Job Description

Mini Swimming are looking for new trainee teachers to join our expanding team. We are looking to recruit at least one new trainee teacher to work at least 3-4 shifts per week, in our Colchester pools. The successful candidate will obtain full in pool and professional qualification training. We will also consider a qualified swimming teacher (STA Award or equivalent). The shift patterns to be agreed, but would be :-

2/3 x weeknights and some weekend hours.

The role would potentially be be aimed at teaching both babies/toddlers from aged 6 weeks to 4 years old and primary school aged children from 4 years to 11 years.

This is not a school day job so please do not apply if you are looking for just a school hours job. Classes run up to 47 weeks of the year.

This is an all year round role and not suitable to University students who do not live year round in Colchester.

Candidates must have a passion for working with children and a love of swimming. Experience of working with children or high level competitive swimming personally is a must.

Candidates do not need to have the qualifications as yet as extensive pool training and professional training will be given.

Candidates must be really willing to work hard, learn and master their new craft and be committed to being the absolute best teacher possible. Candidates will be assigned a mentor to guide and develop them but they must bring to the party the effort and energy to practice and learn at home to boost their pool efforts.

Responsibilities

Assist in teaching swimming techniques to children in a safe and engaging environment. Monitor and ensure the safety of all participants during swimming sessions. Provide feedback and encouragement to help students improve their swimming skills. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the swimming area and equipment.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.50-18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Application question(s):

How do you rate your own swimming skills? Do you have any experience working with children? Can you confirm you can work both weeknights and at least one weekend day?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025
Reference ID: Colchester Trainee Swim Teacher