Swimming Teacher - Level 1

Summary

Posted: 26 Aug 2025

Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment

Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are looking for Level 1 qualified teachers to join us on a part time basis (committing to delivery of at least one class per week) to help us ensure that lessons are available for learners of all ages and abilities across our community.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

Hours:  We have various shifts available (shown below) so can adapt part time contracts around your availability. There will also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts as absence cover when available. 

Pay: Starting at £12.60 per hour (current Real Living Wage) 

Benefits: pro rata of 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holiday entitlement), free Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme, cafe discount, free on-site parking, uniform provided, cycle to work scheme and wellbeing programmes 

We also provide support to those wanting to gain their Level 2 qualification. 

Current Shifts Available: 

Monday
16:00-19:00 - Active Living Centre 

Wednesday
15:00 - 18:00 - Newport International Sports Village 

Friday
16:00 - 18:30 - Newport International Sports Village 

Saturday
08:00-11:00 - Active Living Centre 
12:00 - 15:00 - Active Living Centre 

Sunday
08:00-11:00 - Active Living Centre
11:00-14:00 - Active Living Centre 

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Essential for your application: 

•  ASA/STA Level 1 Assistant Swimming Teaching qualification 
• Practical knowledge of the Learn to Swim Wales programme 
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection policies in a swimming pool environment 
• Experience in assisting with the organisation, planning, and delivery of  structured swimming sessions; adapting to varying needs, abilities, and ages 

Beneficial for your application: 

• STA/RLSS Lifesaving Teacher qualification
• Relevant adult and child teaching qualification
• Experience working with people with a disability in sport
• Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English) 

Role Requirements

Our swimming teachers are pivotal members of the team, delivering and maintaining effective and high-quality swimming lessons for children, young people, and adults, as part of our Integrated Swimming Programme, which is run at both the Regional Pool & Tennis Centre (located in Newport International Sports Village) and the Active Living Centre (located in Newport High School).

Main duties include:

• Teaching swim lessons following the new Learn to Swim Wales teaching framework, as part of the City's Integrated Swimming Programme
• Prepare, implement, and evaluate schemes of work in order to ensure continual development of all swim learners
• Maintain accurate records of all participants, including attendance, attainment, and progress
• Promote swimming and help provide links to relevant aquatic clubs to children and parents who attend the weekly Learn to Swim programme
• Safe preparation of facilities and equipment as required by the Learn to Swim programme, and for checking set-up of facilities and equipment undertaken by Recreation Assistants
• Ensuring safe compliance with all statutory legal requirements, and in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Child Protection Act
• Willingness to assist in organising and delivering swimming galas and events
• Undertake training as/when required as part of the Swimming Development continual development programme
• Attend swim teachers' forums/meetings as and when requested

Additional Requirements

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Job Contact

If you would like more information on the role, or about life in the swimming team at Newport Live, please contact our Aquatics Manager, Owain Baulch, by emailing [email protected]