Midsomer Norton Leisure Centre

Hours: Regular weekly hours available on Wednesdays, 3.30–6.30pm, plus daytime school swimming on Thursdays, 11am–12pm and 1.30–2.30pm. We also have flexible cover opportunities for lots of sessions that run between 8.30am and 6.30pm to cover annual leave and sickness.

Pay: £18.40 per hour for Level 2 Swimming Teachers. Level 1 Swimming Teachers are also welcome to apply, with a pay rate of £14.10 per hour.

Closing date: 24 November 2026

About the role

We’re looking for passionate and motivated Swimming Teachers to join our busy and successful Learn to Swim programme at Midsomer Norton Leisure Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, delivering engaging swimming lessons to learners of different ages and abilities. Working alongside a friendly, supportive team, you’ll help our swimmers develop their confidence, learn essential water safety skills and progress towards their swimming goals.

Our Learn to Swim programme provides plenty of opportunities to share your enthusiasm for swimming and inspire the next generation of confident swimmers.

You can apply for any or all of the advertised hours, with additional overtime opportunities available.

What will you be doing?

Our Learn to Swim programme runs for 50 weeks a year, catering for all abilities, from our youngest Ducklings through to advanced swimmers in the late stages.

As part of the team, you will:

Deliver safe, engaging and productive swimming lessons.

Adapt your teaching to support swimmers of different ages, abilities and confidence levels.

Teach from the poolside and, where appropriate, in the water.

Help learners develop their skills, confidence and water safety awareness.

Contribute positively to a busy timetable and supportive team environment.

Take an active interest in your own professional development.

About you

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable and approachable individuals who are passionate about swimming and enjoy helping others learn.

Ideally, you will hold a Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification. However, Level 1 Swimming Teachers are also encouraged to apply, with support available to help you progress to Level 2.

Whether you’re looking for regular weekly hours, flexible cover work or the opportunity to develop your teaching career, we’d love to hear from you.

There may also be opportunities to take on additional hours, including short-term cover and permanent positions as they become available.

How to apply

Interested in joining us?

We review applications as they arrive and may offer positions to suitable candidates before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please send your CV and a covering note to swimming@dragonflyleisure.co.uk, or download the application pack at the bottom of this page and return your completed application to the same email address.

We look forward to hearing what you could bring to our team!

Application Form