Relief Swim Instructor

Job title: Relief Swim Instructor

Location: Poole

Employment type: Relief

Working hours: Zero hour

Salary: £18.30 per hour

Application closing date: 31.10.2026

About Us YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.

About The Position We are looking for a Relief Swim Instructor to join our team. We offer swim lessons for local schools teaching their students how to swim.

This Role Will Involve

• Teaching swimming techniques and water safety to school-aged children
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback
• Ensuring pool safety

What We’re Looking For You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities.

Skills And Competencies

• Clear verbal communication skills
• Strong swimming ability
• Knowledge of swim instruction techniques
• Understanding of water safety protocols

Personal Attributes

• Lively, enthusiastic and vibrant
• Motivated
• Encouraging and passionate
• Observant and adaptable

Qualifications And Experience

• STA or ASA qualified (essential)
• Experience with children or in a school setting (essential)
• Safeguard training (desired)
• First aid qualified (desired)

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits including a competitive employer pension contribution, access to an Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, Blue Light Card eligibility, and savings across YMCA Bournemouth facilities and services. Additional benefits include discounts on holiday clubs, swimming lessons, children’s activities, café purchases, room hire, wellbeing services and accommodation stays. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change.

Additional Information

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

How To Apply Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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