Casual Swimming Teacher - DGA13717


Company:	Dumfries and Galloway Council
Salary:	£15.35 to £15.35 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Stranraer, DG9 7AP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Casual Swimming Teacher

Stranraer/ Newton Stewart

Band 5 £15.35 per hour

Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and looking for a new coaching opportunity?

We are looking for teachers and coaches who can provide an encouraging and supportive environment to help nurture our swimmers, for those wanting to compete and those simply there to keep fit. We would look for you to provide swimming coaching to contribute to the development of all members, and to maximise the development and performance of our swimmers.

You could be working in the Ryan Centre or The Merrick Leisure Centre. You will be responsible for instructing swimming lessons and assisting with the administration and promotion of the swim scheme. Instruction will take place during the daytime, evenings, and weekends for which this rate of pay is inclusive.

You will ideally possess a current UKCC Level 2 Teaching Aquatics certificate, or equivalent. A UKCC Level 1 Teaching Aquatics certificate is essential. You will have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, reliable and have experience of teaching both children and adults. You will also have experience of writing and following lesson plans and the ability to work with varying abilities of swimmers. You must have excellent Customer Care skills and the ability to support all members of the Swim Scheme. Ideally you will have background knowledge of the facilities at The Ryan Centre, The Merrick Leisure Centre, and an understanding of Child Protection Issues. A First Aid Certificate and knowledge of current Health and Safety issues are desirable.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: peter.ferries@dumgal.gov.uk

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