Swimming Teacher – Kendal Leisure Centre

About the role

Join GLL at the Kendal Leisure Centre as a Swimming Teacher, delivering safe and engaging swimming lessons to learners of all ages. You will play a vital part in building confidence in the water while fostering a love for swimming.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, professional poolside service and maintain a positive image of the centre.
• Deliver group and one‑to‑one swimming lessons in line with the product manual and progression standards.
• Ensure pupil safety, enforce relevant regulations and follow health‑and‑safety legislation.
• Encourage enrolment on further courses and support new‑enrolments and re‑enrolments.
• Record and complete awards, ensuring learners achieve the required levels.
• Adhere to the Safeguarding, Behaviour and Child Protection policies.

Required profile

• STA Award or Certificate level, or Swim England Level 2 qualification (NPLQ Award preferred).
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of Child Protection Policy.
• Approachable, friendly and patient demeanor to build trust with pupils.

Required skills

• Swim teaching techniques and progression planning.

What we offer

• Values‑driven charitable social enterprise owned by its staff.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
• Good pension scheme.
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
• Flexible working arrangements and industry‑leading rates of pay.
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and influence how the organisation is run.