Job introduction

Job title: 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!

Delete as appropriate (CYPS only): Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.

The role:

Liverpool City Council Lifestyles Swim Academy are looking to recruit Part time Swimming Instructors. Under the direction of the Swimming Co-ordinator, you will assist in the provision of progressive and structured aquatic sports instruction and activities to children and adults of all abilities. You will be responsible for mentoring and training assistants and volunteers. As part of the Neighbourhoods directorate, you will be expected to deliver high quality education opportunities for the local community, delivering excellent value for money swimming lessons in our Lifestyles centres.

The Swim Academy programme runs across all Lifestyles pools, and you 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 multiple posts available ranging from 3 hours to 14 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:

• Deliver a range of instructed and proficiency based aquatics activity including; swimming, lifesaving, diving, synchronised swimming, open water swimming in accordance with national guidelines (e.g. ASA Learn to Swim Pathway LTSP)
• Prepare and implement schemes of work to ensure continual development of all children and adults through the ASA LTSP according to ability
• Instruct swimming lessons to school children, individuals and other user groups of all ages
• Meet National Curriculum key stage 2 targets for all participating children

This post is a part time role between 2 - 6 hours per week, located in various Lifestyle Centres, allowances will be paid where appropriate. 

What you'll need:

• A minimum of at least one Level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification
• Instructing swimming to a range of different ages and abilities using the ASA Learn to Swim Pathway (ASA LTSP)
• Have worked in a customer focused environment
• Ability to motivate and encourage swimmers using creative delivery of swimming lessons

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 at 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.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

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