Why Southwark?

Additional Information:

Level 1 - (£16.38 per hour)

Level 2 - (£19.94 per hour)

• Job type – Casual (Full Time/Part time available)
• Will be required to work occasional weekends and evenings to meet the needs of the service.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Comply with and promote the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy

Benefits and more information:

What You'll Be Doing

Southwark Council Leisure Services – Swim Teachers

The Role:

Can you help Southwark Council to shape a brand new leisure service that supports all its residents to lead healthy lives?

Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a new future for leisure services in Southwark.

Do you have an Swim England Level 1 or 2 Qualification or STA Award or Certificate in Teaching Swimming, and experience of teaching a diverse customer base? Do you have the passion to teach swimming?

If the answer is yes - We are looking for a passionate and experienced Swim Teachers who will help us to deliver our swimming lessons, Southwark Splash and school lessons to our residents, members and visitors at the centres.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about swimming and helping people to achieve their goals, brings good energy, has a proactive and positive attitude and cares for our customers.

• You will be responsible for undertaking sessions according to the programme timetable, and ensuring classes commence and finish at the designated times.
• You will need the natural ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with our customers and potential customers, putting people at ease, with a real “can-do” attitude.
• You will comply with the Swim England Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct at all times, and ensure all concerns of a child safeguarding nature are referred in a timely and appropriate manner.
• You will ensure all lessons are delivered safely and effectively, delivered to a standard that complies with regulations and guidance.

About You:

• ASA Old Level 1 or SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming or equivalent
• STA Award or Certificate in Teaching Swimming – will need to covert to Swim England
• Experience working in a customer facing environment, providing the highest levels of customer care.
• Child Protection Training Additional CPD Accreditation
• Experience of delivering swimming lessons in a comparable role

If you would like to informally discuss this role, please contact Tony Evans, Aquatics Manager, .uk

What We're Looking For

Closing date: 16 July 2025

Interviews: W/C 21 July 2025

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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