Swimming Instructors - Leisure Centre

Swimming Teacher Leisure Centre

Bury Leisure is looking to recruit six candidates to work as Swimming Instructors on a permanent basis. Four positions will follow a rota pattern including evenings and weekends and two annualised hours will be required as cover. Rota and working locations will be confirmed for all roles.

As a Swimming Teacher for Bury Council Leisure, you will deliver high‑quality, safe and inspiring swimming lessons within a National framework, helping swimmers of all ages and abilities to progress, build confidence and develop a lifelong love of the water.

You will apply expert technical knowledge, communicate effectively, exhibit genuine care for pupils, and maintain a commitment to safety. You will work with a diverse range of swimmers, from young children taking their very first lesson to adults overcoming a fear of water, and you will connect, encourage and inspire them all.

We’re looking for a qualified and passionate swimming teacher who brings expertise, empathy and energy to every lesson and who genuinely believes in the transformative power of learning to swim. Ideally with:

• Relevant and current Swimming Teachers’ Certificate, ASA Level 1 or Level 2, STA Award or Certificate.
• Valid RLSS or STA Lifeguard qualification, Rescue Test for Teachers or equivalent, or commitment to gain prior to commencement.
• Evidence of continued CPD showing a commitment to staying current and developing practice.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a National Teaching Framework.
• Demonstrable knowledge of lesson planning and pupil development.
• Strong knowledge of pool safety procedures and their practical application.
• Excellent customer‑care skills and a natural ability to connect with and inspire swimmers and their families.
• Knowledge of stroke techniques and advanced principles of teaching.
• Safeguarding awareness; this post involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be fully committed to safeguarding and always promoting welfare.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service.
• Full uniform provided.
• An inclusive and supportive culture, celebrating diversity and valuing every individual.
• Professional development opportunities, including maintaining qualifications and CPD.

Bury Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with safer recruitment, applicants should provide full employment history and reasons for any gaps. Successful candidates will also be required to provide relevant references for the past ten years, with character references not accepted.

We are an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring. We guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked‑after children/care leavers, armed forces personnel and carers of adults or disabled children when they meet the essential criteria.