Swimming Administrator and Teacher

Organisation: Trafford Leisure
Salary: £12.70 per hour for administrative duties £16.00 per hour for swimming teaching
Location: Sale
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 6 August 2025
Job Description: Join Trafford Leisure as a Swimming Administrator and Teacher!

Location: Sale Leisure Centre

Salary

£12.70 per hour for administrative duties
£16.00 per hour for swimming teaching

Working Hours

18 hours per week allocated to administration
12 hours per week allocated to teaching
Total: 30 hours per week

Why Join Us?

Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.

As a Swimming Administrator and Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our swimming programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

Manage all aspects of your schedule, including diary planning and class coordination.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date individual records of swimmer progress and achievements.
Coordinate the distribution of awards and recognitions in line with swimmer milestones.
Liaise with teachers and parents to organise classes and ensure smooth communication.
Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met through effective planning and documentation.
Deliver structured swimming lessons to a wide range of learners, including school groups, adult participants, and junior community members.
Assess swimmers’ abilities and progress using the agreed Swim Well criteria.

To thrive in this role of Swimming Administrator and Teacher, you’ll need to be organised, personable, and confident in both administrative and teaching environments. You should have:

Level 1 & 2 Swim England Swimming Teacher qualifications (essential for covering lessons when needed)
Experience providing administrative support to a management team
Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
A warm, approachable personality and the confidence to work with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and contractors

The ideal candidate will embody the Trafford Leisure Values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.

What you can expect from us?

Joining Trafford Leisure comes with a range of benefits, including:

A structured and supportive working environment
Pension scheme
32 days’ holiday (rising to 38 days after 5 years, including bank holidays and Trafford Leisure days)
Company sick pay
Cycle to Work scheme (saving up to 43% on a new bike)
Complimentary fitness membership (worth up to £450 per year)
Discounted fitness memberships for up to 5 family members or friends (worth up to £300 per person per year)
24/7 GP access and confidential counselling support
Employee Assistance Programme (claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs)
Retail and leisure discounts via the Perks at Work scheme
Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

To apply for this role of Swimming Administrator and Teacher, click below to complete our application form. If you encounter any difficulties or require adjustments in the recruitment process, please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 6th August 2025.

We very much look forward to receiving your application.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
How to apply: Please email supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk for more information.