Job Description
Join one of the largest swimming programmes in the region and build a great career with amazing people.
We are looking for exceptional instructors, coaches and teachers who are qualified as Level 1, Level 2 and above swimming instructors.
Ipswich Borough Council runs a comprehensive and exciting swimming lesson and course programme that is focussed on improving the lives of local people. In order to run an innovative and exciting programme we need talented coaches and instructors to drive that excitement and innovation in every session and class. We are committed to extending our workforce across all areas of our swimming programme and to recruiting the best people into our vibrant team.
Currently Ipswich Borough Council run over 120 lessons every week to children and young people and adults, designed to teach safety and life skills in the water as well as swimming to keep fit. We also deliver a number of specialist courses such as snorkelling, synchronised swimming and rookie lifesaving.
Day to day
Working with in the busy pool environment you will teach a variety of swimming lessons, insure that the correct equipment is available before and after the class, along with helping to establish and maintain a fantastic customer experience. This role will involve weekends and bank holidays working and flexibility in the hours worked to fit in with the pool programme.
About you
We are looking for qualified Swimming Instructors who thrive on providing energetic and educational Swimming Lessons to a range of ages and abilities by following specified session plans. You must have the ability to encourage and motivate groups of children and adults, be organised, communicate well, and self-motivated. So, if you have a Level 2 Teaching Aquatics qualification or equivalent needed to teach all ages and abilities how to swim, join us as a Swimming Instructor and play a key role in the next step of our journey. This is your chance to deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give our customers real confidence in the water – and an invaluable life skill.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
How to apply
For more details, please contact Laura Goodyear via email laura.goodyear@ipswich.gov.uk