Wellbeing Centres Swimming Instructor x 3 (Relief)


Company:	Ceredigion County Council
Salary:	£27,274 to £28,608 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SA46 0PA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated, friendly individual to work as part of a team that provides a great experience to everyone that visits our leisure facilities. 

As a Casual Swimming Instructor, based at Plascrug Leisure Centre, Aberystwyth you’ll support on the delivery of our learn to swim programmes which is the foundation of our aquatic delivery for the citizens of Ceredigion. We are seeking an individual who thrives on getting the best out of others by helping them to learn new skills.  

As a council we are embarking on an exciting journey which will see a number of our Leisure Centres become Wellbeing Centres and these roles provide an excellent opportunity to be part of that journey as we contribute to the promotion of positive health and wellbeing of our citizens. 

As a Swimming Instructor you will assist the Swimming Co-Ordinator in the provision of an efficient and effective service and on a day-to-day basis will:

- Be responsible for delivering our Learn 2 Swim programme

- Ensure our delivery meets the standards and criteria set by Swim Wales

- Handle customers and parents with questions and queries regarding the swimming programme

We are committed to providing a bilingual service to our customers so a degree of fluency in the Welsh language is desirable for this post.  Due to our opening hours you will be required to work evenings.

We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.    

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme.

More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found here. [https://careers.ceredigion.gov.uk/lifeceredigion/what-we-offer/]

Job Description and Person Specification [https://hreforms.ceredigion.gov.uk/ufs/jdps/REQ106919.pdf]

Team Ceredigion Information Pack [https://pack.careers.ceredigion.gov.uk/]

For an informal discussion regarding the role contact Arwel Jones email: Arwel.jones@ceredigion.gov.uk

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

For more details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the full job description on the Ceredigion County Council careers website.

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