Swimming Instructors

Swimming Instructor

Loughborough University View all jobs

• Loughborough, Leicestershire


• £34,610 per year


• Permanent


• Part-time

16 hours ago

Job details

• Job reference: REQ260302


• Date posted: 05/05/2026


• Application closing date: 26/08/2026


• Location: Loughborough


• Package: Operational Services Monthly grade 5 £34,610 per annum (pro rata, part time)

Job description

Loughborough Sport

Part time, term time only (38 weeks per year, 3.5 - 4 hours per week).

Open ended

Previous applicants need not re-apply

We are currently looking for Swimming Instructors to join our team at Loughborough University Swimming Pool for the Learn2 swim scheme. All applications welcome holding a current level 2 swim teaching qualification.

The swim scheme provides a variety of lessons from the Swim England framework including adult and child, stages 1-10 additionally rookie lifeguard. Lessons run on a Saturday 9.00-12.30 and Sunday morning 8.30-12.00.

At Loughborough University we continue to strive to achieve world leading student participation levels in sport and fitness by offering a vibrant and inspirational experience. The swimming pool also provides a world class training environment for Aquatics GB and British Triathlon. This is your opportunity to be part of the team that makes great things happen!

We are looking for exceptional individuals capable of providing a safe, clean environment and who deliver an excellent customer service experience that exceeds expectations. You will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be enthusiastic, punctual, reliable and enjoy working within a team.

Please note that appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service statement.

For full details please refer to the

Contact for informal enquiries: Cat Exton, Duty Manager, on

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 26th August 2026

Interview date: TBC

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme


• Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park


• Financial wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities


• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options


• Health and wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support


• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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We are currently looking for Swimming Instructors to join our team at Loughborough University Swimming Pool for the Learn2 swim scheme. All applications welcome holding a current level 2 swim teaching qualification.
The swim scheme provides a variety of lessons from the Swim England framework including adult and child, stages 1-10 additionally rookie lifeguard. Lessons run on a Saturday 9.00-12.30 and Sunday morning 8.30-12.00.
At Loughborough University we continue to strive to achieve world leading student participation levels in sport and fitness by offering a vibrant and inspirational experience. The swimming pool also provides a world class training environment for Aquatics GB and British Triathlon. This is your opportunity to be part of the team that makes great things happen!
We are looking for exceptional individuals capable of providing a safe, clean environment and who deliver an excellent customer service experience that exceeds expectations. You will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be enthusiastic, punctual, reliable and enjoying working within a team.
Please note that appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service statement.
For full details please refer to the
Contact for informal enquiries: Cat Exton, Duty Manager, on
Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 26th August 2026
Interview date: TBC
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options
Health and wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.