Swimming Coordinator
About this role
Swimming Coordinator – Leicester, Leicestershire
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: South Charnwood Leisure Centre, Syston, LE7 1LY
Hourly Rate: £15 per hour plus excellent benefits
Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent (16 hours per week, plus up to 10 hours of optional Swim Teaching per week; flexible shifts on a 3-week rota including some weekends and evenings)
Job ID: 312449
Make a positive difference every day
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with leading community leisure trusts to connect driven aquatics professionals with rewarding leadership roles. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic Swimming Coordinator to join the team at South Charnwood Leisure Centre on behalf of Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT).
In this vital role, you will play a key part in helping people of all ages build water confidence, develop essential life skills, and enjoy active lifestyles. You will lead and grow the swimming lesson programme, mentor a talented team of instructors, and drive community engagement.
What You’ll Do
As a Swimming Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:
Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop a team of qualified Swimming Teachers, handling recruitment, rotas, performance, and training.
Programme Growth: Coordinate and expand the swimming lesson programme, introducing new sessions and courses to meet community needs.
Service Delivery: Ensure high-quality, engaging lesson delivery that drives customer retention and repeat participation.
Community & Partnerships: Build strong relationships with customers, local schools, and partners to support outreach and programme awareness.
Performance & Operations: Monitor KPIs and reporting to improve the customer experience, while stepping in to teach lessons when required to maintain service levels.
What You’re Looking For
Qualifications: Hold a valid Swim England Level 2 or STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification.
Experience: Previous experience managing or supervising teams within a leisure or aquatics environment, alongside a strong track record of delivering swimming programmes.
Core Skills: Excellent communication, organisational, and customer service skills, with the ability to build trust and confidence.
Technical Skills: Comfortable using IT systems and producing operational reports.
Vetting and Checks
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role (provided free of charge by the employer). Candidates will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to ensure proper support is provided.
What You Offer (What We Provide)
Competitive Pay: £15 per hour.
Perks & Family Membership: Free gym membership for you and your immediate family, plus free swimming lessons and holiday clubs for one child (50% off for additional children).
Leave & Pension: 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and a 6% employer-matched pension contribution.
Training Support: Free safeguarding training, DBS checks, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom wellbeing app, and personal trainer discounts.
Retail Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 major retailers, from food and clothing to entertainment, travel, and fitness equipment.