Contact Gillian Wilkinson | 028 2563 1555 | [email protected]
Casual Swim Teachers - Mid & East Antrim Borough Council | Across the Borough
Turn your swimming qualification into rewarding, flexible work that fits around your lifestyle. Mid & East Antrim Borough Council is seeking qualified Swim Teachers to support the delivery of its popular swimming programme across leisure centres in Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus.
Whether you're looking for additional income alongside another role, returning to work, balancing family commitments, or are semi-retired and keen to continue sharing your skills, this opportunity offers flexibility while allowing you to make a real difference in your local community.
Unlike some casual positions, sessions are planned in advance, with weekly rotas provided to help you organise your schedule. You'll work with swimmers of all ages and abilities, helping to build confidence, develop skills and encourage lifelong participation in swimming.
About the Role:
- £20.00 per one-hour teaching session
- Ongoing casual opportunity
- Weekly rotas provided in advance
- Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends
- Leisure centres in Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus
- Opportunity to support swimmers of all ages and abilities
- Public Sector opportunity
What You'll Be Doing:
- Deliver high-quality swimming lessons and coaching sessions.
- Support swimmers to develop skills, confidence and water safety awareness.
- Adapt lessons to meet the needs of different age groups and abilities.
- Assist with special educational needs and inclusive swimming programmes where required.
- Ensure sessions run safely and effectively.
- Maintain lesson records and support programme administration.
- Promote a positive and enjoyable learning experience for all participants.
What You'll Need:
- A recognised Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification (ASA, STA, Swim Ireland or equivalent).
- At least one year's swimming teaching experience.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- A passion for helping others learn and develop.
- Access to transport to travel between leisure centres when required.
- Flexibility to work a range of lesson times, including evenings and weekends.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced AccessNI check.
Why Apply?
- Flexible work that can fit around family life, retirement or existing commitments
- Competitive rate of £20 per teaching session
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community
- Work within an established Public Sector leisure service
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Gillian on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.