Relief Swim Instructor
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.77 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Broadstone, Dorset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA Bournemouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job title: Relief Swim Instructor
Location: Poole
Employment type: Relief
Working hours: Zero hour
Salary: £17.77 per hour
Application closing date: 30.09.2025
About us:
YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.
About the position:
We are looking for a Relief Swim Instructor to join our team. We offer swim lessons for local schools teaching their students how to swim.
This role will involve:
Teaching swimming techniques and water safety to school-aged children
Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
Monitoring student progress and providing feedback
Ensuring pool safety
What we’re looking for:
You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities.
Skills and competencies:
Clear verbal communication skills
Strong swimming ability
Knowledge of swim instruction techniques
Understanding of water safety protocols
Personal attributes:
Lively, enthusiastic and vibrant
Motivated
Encouraging and passionate
Observant and adaptable
Qualifications and experience:
STA or ASA qualified (essential)
Experience with children or in a school setting (essential)
Safeguard training (desired)
First aid qualified (desired)
If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
Why join YMCA Bournemouth?
Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change
Additional information:
The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.
How to apply
Please download and complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form (link below) and criminal background declaration form (link below).
Job description – Relief Swim Instructor
Job description – Relief School Swim Instructor
Application form
Criminal background declaration form
Equal opportunities monitoring form (optional)
Welcome letter
Statement of ethos
Privacy notice recruitment
Safeguarding policy
Location: Poole
Employment type: Relief
Working hours: Zero hour
Salary: £17.77 per hour
Application closing date: 30.09.2025
About us:
YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.
About the position:
We are looking for a Relief Swim Instructor to join our team. We offer swim lessons for local schools teaching their students how to swim.
This role will involve:
Teaching swimming techniques and water safety to school-aged children
Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
Monitoring student progress and providing feedback
Ensuring pool safety
What we’re looking for:
You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities.
Skills and competencies:
Clear verbal communication skills
Strong swimming ability
Knowledge of swim instruction techniques
Understanding of water safety protocols
Personal attributes:
Lively, enthusiastic and vibrant
Motivated
Encouraging and passionate
Observant and adaptable
Qualifications and experience:
STA or ASA qualified (essential)
Experience with children or in a school setting (essential)
Safeguard training (desired)
First aid qualified (desired)
If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
Why join YMCA Bournemouth?
Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change
Additional information:
The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.
How to apply
Please download and complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form (link below) and criminal background declaration form (link below).
Job description – Relief Swim Instructor
Job description – Relief School Swim Instructor
Application form
Criminal background declaration form
Equal opportunities monitoring form (optional)
Welcome letter
Statement of ethos
Privacy notice recruitment
Safeguarding policy