"Swimming Teacher"

University of Bristol - Sport Facilities and Operations

Location:	Bristol
Salary:	£28,778 to £32,080 per annum pro rata (£15.81 per hour), Grade: F
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Permanent
Placed On:	10th March 2026
Closes:	23rd March 2026
Job Ref:	SUPP113248

The role

As a Level 2 swimming teacher you will help teach and coach people of all ages and abilities to develop swimming skills, technique and confidence in the water. Applicants will be customer focused, have a positive and problem solving attitude at all times and demonstrate an aptitude for teamwork.

These positions will complete the swimming pool rota ensuring a safe and effective swimming pool operation.

What will you be doing?

You will be working on a successful Learn to Swim programme, delivering a range of lessons to children and adults.

You will plan and deliver swimming lessons in line with the scheme of work and creating lesson plans that will. Identify participants’ abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential.

You will plan and deliver sessions appropriate to the level of swimmer. When teaching you will provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques, correct faults in swimming techniques, and identify ways to improve performance for the individual swimmers.

You will be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming. Regularly assess each participant’s ability and progress and arrange for the award of the appropriate certificates.

You should apply if

You will have an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming.

You are a good communicator and have the ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers.

You demonstrate perseverance and patience and have the ability to encourage people and put them at ease.

You have an understanding of how to differentiate in a coaching session.

You will need to demonstrate develop both teamwork and hard work in order to deliver a fantastic experience for all our students, staff and community users whilst adhering to our Health & Safety policies.

The swim school runs Monday to Friday evenings between the hours of 16:00 – 20:00 as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings between 8:00 – 12:30.

Additional information

Shift pattern:

• Wednesdays 16:00 - 20:00
• Fridays 16:00 - 19:00.
• Ad hoc hours are also available.

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Monday 23rd March.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Beth Mennie (Swim School Manager) on eh25488@bristol.ac.uk

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