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Swimming Teacher

University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Bristol, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026 CLOSED ON 5/29/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swimming Teacher position at University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience?

The role

As a Level 2 swimming teacher you will help teach and coach people of all ages and abilities to develop swimming skills, technique and confidence in the water. Applicants will be customer focused, have a positive and problem solving attitude at all times and demonstrate an aptitude for teamwork.

These positions will complete the swimming pool rota ensuring a safe and effective swimming pool operation.

What will you be doing?

You will be working on a successful Learn to Swim programme, delivering a range of lessons to children and adults.

You will plan and deliver swimming lessons in line with the scheme of work and creating lesson plans that will. Identify participants’ abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential.

You will plan and deliver sessions appropriate to the level of swimmer. When teaching you will provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques, correct faults in swimming techniques, and identify ways to improve performance for the individual swimmers.

You will be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming. Regularly assess each participant’s ability and progress and arrange for the award of the appropriate certificates.

You should apply if

You will have an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming.

You are a good communicator and have the ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers.

You demonstrate perseverance and patience and have the ability to encourage people and put them at ease.

You have an understanding of how to differentiate in a coaching session.

You will need to demonstrate develop both teamwork and hard work in order to deliver a fantastic experience for all our students, staff and community users whilst adhering to our Health & Safety policies.

The swim school runs Monday to Friday evenings between the hours of 16:00 – 20:00 as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings between 8:00 – 12:30.

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Part time

Available Shifts

  • Tuesday 16:00-19:00
  • Wednesday 16:00-20:00
  • Thursday 16:00-19:00
  • Friday 16:00-19:00
  • Saturday 8:00-12:30
  • Ad hoc hours are also available.

Grade: F

Salary: £28,778 - £32,080 per annum pro rata (£15.81 per hour)

School/Unit: Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 19th May

For informal queries about the role, please contact Beth Mennie (Swim School Manager) on eh25488@bristol.ac.uk

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

Available documents

  • Further Particulars - Sports, Exercise & Health.pdf
  • Job Description - Swimming Teacher.pdf

Salary : $28,778 - $32,080

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