Swimming Teacher
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £15.88-15.88 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B24 9HU |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 306924-43883815 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Location: Erdington Leisure Centre, Birmingham, B24 9HU
Working Hours: 23.5 hours per week (can be split), Monday to Wednesday, between 9am -7pm.
Salary: Up to £15.88 per hour + excellent benefits
Ready to make an impact?
As a Swimming Instructor joining a friendly and welcoming team at Erdington our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day.
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Planning and delivering school swimming and evening academy lessons to suit each swimmer in the class
- Ensuring safe provision and correct use of all equipment
- Establishing and making sure that safety standards are followed in every lesson
- Identifying participants abilities and encouraging them to reach their full potential
- Providing explanations and demonstrating swimming techniques
- Correcting faults in Swimming techniques and identifying ways to improve performance
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you...
- You will need to hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2
- Strong swimmer
- Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ or RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety would be advantageous but not essential as we can provide the training to complete these courses free of charge.
- Hold plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile
- You’ll have excellent customer service skills and be someone who is happy to deal with people of all ages and back grounds.
- Be willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds to enable your team to hit their targets.
- Team player
Discover all you need to keep growing
Here you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
Because this is a place for you
Our people are integral to everything we do. That’s why our benefits are designed to put you first:
- Holidays: 21 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)
#leisurejobs
Location: Erdington Leisure Centre, Birmingham, B24 9HU
Working Hours: 23.5 hours per week (can be split), Monday to Wednesday, between 9am -7pm.
Salary: Up to £15.88 per hour + excellent benefits
Ready to make an impact?
As a Swimming Instructor joining a friendly and welcoming team at Erdington our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day.
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Planning and delivering school swimming and evening academy lessons to suit each swimmer in the class
- Ensuring safe provision and correct use of all equipment
- Establishing and making sure that safety standards are followed in every lesson
- Identifying participants abilities and encouraging them to reach their full potential
- Providing explanations and demonstrating swimming techniques
- Correcting faults in Swimming techniques and identifying ways to improve performance
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you...
- You will need to hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2
- Strong swimmer
- Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ or RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety would be advantageous but not essential as we can provide the training to complete these courses free of charge.
- Hold plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile
- You’ll have excellent customer service skills and be someone who is happy to deal with people of all ages and back grounds.
- Be willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds to enable your team to hit their targets.
- Team player
Discover all you need to keep growing
Here you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
Because this is a place for you
Our people are integral to everything we do. That’s why our benefits are designed to put you first:
- Holidays: 21 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)
#leisurejobs
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