Swimming Instructor
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bangor, County Down, BT23 4DB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4773324_1771850504 |
Summary
Location: Bangor
Contract Type: Part-Time Hours: Rota-based, including days, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Salary: Competitive
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and skilled swimming Instructor to join our Leisure Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high‑quality swimming programmes for our community, supporting participants of all ages and abilities.As part of our dedicated team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of centre‑based swimming activities, school swimming programmes, and a wide range of lessons and sessions promoted by Leisure.
If you are passionate about teaching, customer care, and helping people develop essential life skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the organisation and development of all centre‑based swimming programmes.
- Assist in delivering an effective schools' swimming programme in line with the common core curriculum, working collaboratively with coaching and teaching staff.
- Teach, coach, and supervise a wide range of swimming sessions for infants, adults, and specialist groups.
- Maintain consistently high standards of customer care.
- Assist with the organisation of swimming galas and other aquatic events.
- Liaise with school staff on curriculum‑related matters.
- Carry out administrative duties associated with the role.
- Respond proactively to changes in industry trends and best practice.
- Support the maintenance of relevant quality awards, ensuring systems remain current and effective.
- Ensure compliance with Council policies, procedures, legislation, and Health & Safety guidelines, promoting equality and safe practice at all times.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the nature of the post.
Please note: This role operates on a rota system, which includes days, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Person Specification
Essential CriteriaQualifications
- Recognised Level 2 Swimming Teaching qualification (IASA, ASA, STA or equivalent), entitling the holder to teach independently.
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of professional swimming teaching experience, including schools, clubs, or private lessons.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to work a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Willingness to undergo a pre‑employment Access NI check.
Desirable Criteria
- Recognised academic qualification related to the leisure industry.
- Additional sports‑specific coaching qualifications.
- Recognised First Aid qualification.
- Customer care or Welcome Host certificate.
- Current recognised lifesaving qualification (e.g., National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent).
- Previous experience working within the leisure industry.
Why Join Us?Working with the Council means joining a team that values community wellbeing, professional development, and high‑quality service delivery. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
What you need to do now
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