Swimming Teacher – White Horse Leisure Centre

About the role

GLL is seeking enthusiastic Swimming Teachers to join the team at The White Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre in Abingdon. You will deliver safe, engaging swimming lessons to pupils of all ages, helping them build confidence and competence in the water.

Key responsibilities

• Provide group and one‑to‑one swimming lessons in line with the centre’s teaching standards.
• Maintain a welcoming, professional poolside environment for customers.
• Ensure pupil safety by enforcing relevant health, safety and safeguarding policies.
• Support enrolment processes, encouraging pupils to progress to further courses.
• Record lesson outcomes and award achievements accurately.

Required profile

• Approachable, patient and able to build trust with pupils.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, health and safety, and child protection policies.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to individual needs and abilities.

Required skills

• STA Award or Certificate level, or Swim England Level 2 qualification.
• National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches (preferred).

What we offer

• Opportunities for career progression within a leading leisure organisation.
• Varied teaching environment with both group and individual sessions.
• Supportive team culture focused on professional development.