Swimming Instructor

• Ipswich Borough Council
• Address: Grafton House 15-17 Russell Road Ipswich IP1 2DE
• Salary: 14.59 - 15.31 per hour
• Hours: 5 hour annualised contract
• Contract: Casual
• Reference: 0659

Active Ipswich and Ipswich Fit are looking to recruit a Swimming Instructor to their already exciting Swimming Lesson programme (the largest in the local area). This includes those who are looking for self-employed work.

You will be responsible for teaching adults and children with varying learning or physical abilities/needs to swim (in accordance with Swim England and Institute for Sport guidance) a vital life skill.

You will be required to have obtained either the previous Level 2 Swimming Instructors Qualification or the newly combined National Swimming Instructors Qualification. Those who are currently undertaking their qualification or have been accepted onto a future course may still apply with the understanding; they cannot take up the full role until completion of the course and qualification documents have been received.

We are looking for friendly positive minded instructor who is comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. You need to be confident delivering in front of a variety of people and have a passion about your craft. Water safety needs to be at the fore front of your mind with an eye to be creative with lesson planning and implementation.

You will join at an exciting time as the future of sport in Ipswich continues to develop across the town with some big projects on the horizon.

You will not be required to work a shift pattern but shifts they do pick up could include evenings weekends and Bank Holidays.

DBS clearance is required for this role.

As well as a good salary we offer:

• a career grade average pension scheme

• generous holiday and sick pay entitlements

• subsidised parking for work and leisure

• public transport discounts

• free swimming and gym membership

• cycle purchase scheme

• plenty of personal and professional development opportunities

• flexible working / hybrid working opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

To find out more

Please contact Will Boosey (He/Him) at If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role.

How to apply

Apply online at Home - Ambition Ipswich where you can complete the online application form for this vacancy.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 28 April 2026

Interviews will be arranged on an applicant-by-applicant basis.

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