Trainee Swimming Teacher
About this role
Trainee Swimming Teacher
Location: South Charnwood, Soar Valley, and Loughborough Leisure Centres (Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom)
Job ID: 312565
Employment Type: Part-Time / Regular (Contracted and casual hours available)
Schedule: Various hours between Monday to Sunday, flexible around your commitments
Salary: £13.50 to £15.00 per hour + excellent benefits
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge, we connect enthusiastic, community-minded individuals with rewarding, entry-level pathways and careers across the UK aquatic and leisure sector. Partnering with leading leisure trusts and operators, we specialize in placing candidates into stable, supportive roles where comprehensive training is provided to help you build a vital, life-saving skill set and an exciting long-term career.
Role Overview
Are you looking to gain your Swimming Teacher Qualification with zero prior experience required?
Working on behalf of Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), we are looking for a new cohort of Trainee Swimming Teachers to join our team across South Charnwood, Soar Valley, and Loughborough Leisure Centres. This opportunity is designed to train you from scratch, providing the official STA Level 2 Swim Teaching qualification alongside guaranteed employment options upon successful completion.
You will follow the tried-and-tested Swim England learn-to-swim framework, building confidence and teaching essential, life-saving aquatic skills to children and adults alike.
Key Details & Requirements for the Training Course:
No Prior Qualifications Needed: You do not need any previous swimming teaching experience or qualifications to apply!
Course Schedule: Training dates run across October (100% attendance is strictly required).
Prerequisites: You must be willing to complete a NRASTC lite qualification, a DBS check (provided and paid for by us), and have access to a computer or tablet to complete coursework.
Key Responsibilities Upon Qualification:
Lesson Delivery: Plan and deliver safe, fun, and progressive swimming lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Customer Engagement: Use excellent communication and motivational skills to create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.
Progress Tracking: Encourage participants to develop their water confidence, working towards full swimming proficiency.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic "people person" with a passion for swimming and a desire to support their local community.
Requirements:
Swimming Passion: A strong enthusiasm for swimming and a commitment to making lessons accessible for all abilities and backgrounds.
Customer-Facing Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage comfortably with students and families.
Technical Readiness: Willingness to complete the mandatory training course, NRASTC lite qualification, and a DBS check, with access to digital devices for coursework.
What We Offer You
Financial Package: Competitive qualified hourly rate of £13.50 to £15.00 per hour.
Fully Funded Training: Free STA Level 2 Swim Teaching qualification, free safeguarding/DBS checks, and professional insurance coverage included.
Flexible Contracts: Contracted or casual hours tailored to fit around your existing commitments.
Leave & Pension: 21 days annual leave pro-rata plus bank holidays and up to a 6% contributory pension scheme.
Training & Career Progression: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager pathways), mentoring, and career progression into aquatics coordination and centre management across 55 facilities.
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, virtual GP service, wellbeing app, and free leisure membership for Serco-managed centres.
Perks & Community: Around 1,000 high street retail discounts, a paid volunteering day, payroll-giving charity options, and active employee inclusion networks.
Our Recruitment Process & Equal Opportunities
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with convictions who meet the minimum job criteria are guaranteed an interview.
Ban the Box: We champion fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions (subject to safeguarding exemptions). Reasonable adjustments are fully supported throughout the hiring journey.