Casual Swimming Teacher


Company:	Calderdale Council
Salary:	from £16.89 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	halifax, HX1 1TS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

We aspire to be a place where talent and enterprise can thrive. A place defined by our innate kindness and resilience, by how our people care for each other, can recover from setbacks and are full of hope. Calderdale will stand out, be known, and be distinctive. A great place to visit, work, but most importantly, a place to live a larger life.

To continue the growth of this service, the Swimming Development Team are looking to recruit a team of casual swimming teachers to support with the delivery of our swimming lessons. The role will be to teach swimming and other related aquatic activities to children and adults. Swimming may be taught to school groups or private out of school swimming lessons or both.

Ensure the smooth, safe operation of the Swimming Development Scheme and to provide high quality customer care.

The ideal candidate will have a level 2 Swim England swimming teachers’ qualification or equivalent, be able to work on own initiative and within a team. Be flexible to meet the needs of the service.

For further information about the role please contact James Todd on 07949 995013, or by email James.Todd@calderdale.gov.uk .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 12th November 2026

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