Strokes Swimming Instructor

Strokes Swimming Instructor
Permanent
Grade Bpro rata
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Various part-time positions available

Opportunities available across Birmingham: Handsworth Leisure Centre Kingstanding Leisure Centre and Linden Road Leisure Centre

We are looking for passionate and qualified Swimming Teachers to join our Sport & Wellbeing Service team and deliver high-quality swimming lessons as part of our Strokes for Life programme. Youll be responsible for teaching a range of abilities supporting progression and ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured swimming lessons in line with the Strokes for Life scheme.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and Swimming Co-ordinator to develop and improve the swimming programme.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents and guardians to support learner progress and encourage retention.
• Validate and issue swimming badges and certificates.
• Keep up to date with best practices and attend relevant training and development sessions.
• Support the site during non-lesson periods with alternative duties as required.

What Were Looking For

• Sound understanding of swimming instruction principles
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with both children and adults
• Ability to maintain accurate records and respond to enquiries
• Commitment to training and continuous professional development

Essential Qualifications:

• ASA/STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher Certificate
• Recognised Lifesaving Qualification

For any informal enquires please contact:

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.