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Swimming Teacher

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Posting date: 15 August 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 31 August 2025
Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Calderdale Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: CC515

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Summary

Post Ref: CC515


Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Out of School Swimming Hours at Brighouse Pool:


• Saturday 09:00-12:00

Calderdale Sports Services operate Leisure facilities in Todmorden, Brighouse and Sowerby Bridge. We require people with excellent teaching, communication and customer service skills and a commitment to equality and diversity. You will also have flexibility with your working hours and location.

We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate swimming teachers to join our successful team in teaching children the life skill of swimming. We will keep your knowledge up to date with regular CPD courses to enhance your skills. You will teach swimming and other related aquatic activities and ensure the smooth, safe operation of the Swimming Development Scheme and to provide high quality customer care.

You will need:
• A basic level of literacy and numeracy and hold a level 2 ASA / Swim England Swimming Teachers Certificate.
• Ability to communicate well with the public and awareness of Customer Care Practices.

For further information and to discuss this post please contact james.todd@calderdale.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025
Interview Date: TBC

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.



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