Job description
| Job description and person specification | https://activelutonhr.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/8... |
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| Skills required | Active Luton is a community wellbeing trust offering leisure and sport, health and wellbeing, community outreach, training and education and Luton’s library services. We want to make sure everyone in Luton has the right access and opportunity to get active and improve wellbeing and quality of life. |
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| Job role notes | Salary: £20 per hour
Hours: Saturday 11:00-14:30 – (3.5 hours per week)
Location: Lewsey Pool
Active Luton is a community wellbeing trust offering leisure and sport, health and wellbeing, community outreach, training and education and Luton’s library services. We want to make sure everyone in Luton has the right access and opportunity to get active and improve wellbeing and quality of life.
About the role
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed level 2 Hydra Swim Teachers to join our growing aquatics team. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality swimming lessons to children and adults of all ages and abilities, following Active Luton’s structured teaching plans.
As part of our swim school, you’ll inspire confidence, encourage development, and support the community in learning this life-saving skill. This is a hands-on and rewarding role where you’ll see your pupils grow in confidence and ability week by week.
What you’ll be doing
• Teaching swimming lessons in line with Active Luton’s Teaching Plans and ASA standards.
• Planning, adapting and delivering lessons to meet the needs of different groups and individuals.
• Supporting swimmers to achieve their awards and progress through the swim programme.
• Completing lesson registers, reports and assessments accurately.
• Preparing, setting up and packing away equipment as required.
• Promoting and encouraging participation in swimming and related aquatic activities.
• Maintaining a safe environment, following Health & Safety, NOPs and EAPs.
• Attending meetings and training to ensure high standards of delivery.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking qualified ASA/Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teachers who are passionate about helping others learn this vital life skill. You’ll be an excellent communicator who can inspire and motivate learners of all ages and abilities, while maintaining a safe, fun and inclusive environment.
You should be able to work independently as well as part of a team and be flexible to work evenings and weekends to meet customer needs. A commitment to ongoing training and professional development is essential.
Skills
Essential:
• ASA/Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher Certificate.
• Experience planning and delivering swimming lessons for a wide range of ages and abilities.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver engaging sessions within a set framework.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, NOPs and EAPs.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to prepare and set up equipment.
What we offer
• Competitive hourly rate of £20 per hour.
• Free swimming and heavily discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Employee assistance programme.
How to apply
Please send your current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role to the link below. Applications will only be accepted by this format
https://activelutonhr.my.site.com/xcdrecruit__Site_ExternalPositionDetails?id=a1zPz00000C4n85
Closing Date: 11/01/2026
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. |
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| DBS | Applicants must be willing to undergo child/vulnerable adult protection screening appropriate to the post, which may include checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. |
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| Disability confident employer | Active Luton embraces diversity and inclusion, and promotes equality of opportunity in employment and volunteering, and across all the services we provide.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the role. If you would like to access this scheme, please make this clear to us when you apply.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and require all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child/vulnerable adult protection screening appropriate to the post, which may include checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. |
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