Assistant Swimming Instructor

Job Introduction

Job title: Assistant Swimming Instructor 

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

Liverpool City Council Lifestyles Swim Academy are looking to recruit Part time Assistant Swimming Instructors. The successful candidate will assist a level 2 swimming instructor. Under the direction of the Swimming Co-ordinator, they will assist in the provision of progressive and structured aquatic sports instruction and activities to children and adults of all abilities.

The Swim Academy programme runs across all Lifestyles pools and staff will be expected to work at various sites as follows: Alsop, Ellergreen, Everton Park, Garston, Liverpool Aquatics Centre, Park Road and Peter Lloyd. There are Various posts available ranging between 2 to 10 hours per week which involve evening and weekend work. Contracted hours are flexible and will be agreed as part of the interview and recruitment process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of a range of instructed and proficiency based aquatics activity including; swimming, life-saving, diving, synchronised swimming, open water swimming in accordance with national guidelines (e.g. ASA Learn to Swim Pathway ASA LTSP)
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of schemes of work to ensure continual development of all children and adults through the ASA LTSP according to ability
• Assist in the Instruction of swimming lessons to children, individuals and other user groups of all ages
• Assist with record keeping on all courses, including registers, progress made by children/groups, awards attained/issued
• Assist in instructing all participating children to meet the National Curriculum key stage 2 targets

What You’ll Need:

•  ASA Level 1 Swimming Teacher or relevant sports coach / instructor qualification or due to receive qualification within 3 months following application or willing to work towards the qualification
• RLSS Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers
• Instructing swimming to a range of different ages and abilities using the ASA Learn to Swim Pathway (ASA LTSP
• Working in a customer focused environment

This post is a part time role, shift allowances will be paid where appropriate. The role offers various locations across all Lifestyle centre's in Liverpool and can be further discussed at interview stage.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on Friday 7th August 2026
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Interview date: W/C Monday 17th August 2026
Interview type: Face to face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Natasha.cookson@liverpool.gov.uk.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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