Relief Water Assistant

South Staffordshire Council

We are looking to recruit to our new Relief Water Assistant post, joining our Swim Academy Team based at Codsall Leisure Centre as part of South Staffordshire Swim Academy.

You should have a passion for swimming as you will be required to assist and deliver safe, fun and effective lessons to children from 4yrs to adults (where appropriately qualified) following the STA International Learn to Swim programme, under the supervision of a qualified Swim Teacher. You must have good communications skills with an ability to work with children from 4yrs through to adult learners.

Hours of work will be on an as and when required basis including late afternoon/ evenings and weekends.

Thinking of a career change or looking to get into Swimming Teaching? This post could be an ideal first step for you!

• Career progression with access to in-house subsidised Swim Teacher Courses and access to Lifeguard courses (not subsidised) to further enhance your skills and training dependant on current qualifications
• Free staff Car Parking
• Subsidised Leisure Centre Membership
• Career Average Pension Scheme

You must be a competent swimmer and be willing to hold STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers or NRASTC (RLSS). In house training will be given for this if you do not currently hold either of these qualifications.

Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) is acceptable for this post.

This post has been identified as one requiring checks for possible criminal background. An enhanced disclosure check will be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service and this, or any other, offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance.

Closing Date:
Monday 17th August 2026

Interview Date:
Week Commencing 24th August 2026 at Codsall Leisure Centre

The Council operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria required for the post.