Swimming Instructor
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us -
Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) is one of the most progressive Leisure Trusts in the UK and we’re very proud of our achievements!
We’re continually developing ourselves and we invest heavily in our product and facilities to provide the best possible experience we can for our customers.
We have over 3 million visits per year with an annual turnover more than £15m, with over 26,000 members and over 7,000 people on swimming lessons.
Benefits of Swimming Instructor role
26 days annual leave + 8.5 public holidays, with 5 further days added after 5 years’ service with KAL
- Staff & family discounted membership
- Good quality pension
- Wide range of career opportunities
Requirements of Swimming Instructor
- Hold the Swim England (STA) Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification or equivalent ie STA, which would require internal training and RPL during the first 6 months
- Hold the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard or NRASTC Qualification or the ability to complete within the first 3 months of employment
- Flexibility with working hours (daytime, evenings and weekends are a must)
Responsibilities of Swimming Instructor
- Deliver high quality sessions in accordance with the Swim England Learn to Swim/School Swimming Charter Scheme, ensuring that all customers have a great experience.
- Ensure that parents/teachers are aware of children’s progression through the Aquatic Pathway by the effective use of KAL’s recording systems.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £12.83-£14.38 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification (required)
- NPLQ or NRASTC qualification (or ability to complete) (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Swimming Instructor roles across Kirklees Active Leisure's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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