Swimming Instructor
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.59 to £15.31 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ipswich Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REQ01131 |
Summary
Active Ipswich & Ipswich Fit are looking to recruit a Swimming Instructor to their already exciting Swimming Lesson programme (the largest in the local area). This includes those who are looking for self-employed work
The Successful applicant will be responsible for teaching adults and children with varying learning or physical abilities/needs to swim (in accordance with Swim England & Institute for Sport guidance), a vital life skill.
The Applicant will be required to of obtained either the previous Level 2 Swimming Instructors Qualification, or the newly combined National Swimming Instructors Qualification. Those who are currently undertaking their qualification or have been accepted onto a future course may still apply with the understanding; they cannot take up the full role until completion of the course and qualification documents have been received.
We are looking for friendly, positive minded instructor who are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. Applicants need to be confident delivering in front of a variety of people and have a passion about their craft. Water safety needs to be at the fore front of their minds with an eye to be creative with lesson planning and implementation.
The successful applicant will join at an exciting time as the future of Sport in Ipswich continues to develop across the town with some big projects on the horizon.
The post holder will not be required to work a shift pattern, but shifts they do pick up could include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
DBS clearance is required for this role.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career grade average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
For more information about this role please contact (Will Boosey) (He/Him) on (will.boosey@ipswich.gov.uk). If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will be arranged on an applicant-by-applicant basis.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Successful applicant will be responsible for teaching adults and children with varying learning or physical abilities/needs to swim (in accordance with Swim England & Institute for Sport guidance), a vital life skill.
The Applicant will be required to of obtained either the previous Level 2 Swimming Instructors Qualification, or the newly combined National Swimming Instructors Qualification. Those who are currently undertaking their qualification or have been accepted onto a future course may still apply with the understanding; they cannot take up the full role until completion of the course and qualification documents have been received.
We are looking for friendly, positive minded instructor who are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. Applicants need to be confident delivering in front of a variety of people and have a passion about their craft. Water safety needs to be at the fore front of their minds with an eye to be creative with lesson planning and implementation.
The successful applicant will join at an exciting time as the future of Sport in Ipswich continues to develop across the town with some big projects on the horizon.
The post holder will not be required to work a shift pattern, but shifts they do pick up could include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
DBS clearance is required for this role.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career grade average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
For more information about this role please contact (Will Boosey) (He/Him) on (will.boosey@ipswich.gov.uk). If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will be arranged on an applicant-by-applicant basis.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Please note CVs are not accepted.
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