Swim Instuctor
Job description
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Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do. W e are on the lookout for a passionate Swimming Teacher to join our team!
As a" Swim Instructor , you will e ngage, coach and inspire members of all ages to achieve their swimming goals whether this is in one to one or group sessions.
We create an environment where our teams feel a sense of belonging, an environment where they can thrive, both physically and mentally whilst fulfilling their full potential.
Some of our perks :
- Free Club Membership for you and your family!
- Discount on food and drinks.
- Discounts on Swimming, Tennis Lessons, and Personal Training.
- Opportunities for Career Advancement through internal training and development.
- Wagestream App : Get paid on demand !
- Access to our Benefits Suite .
As a Swimming Instructor :
- Please be aware , you must hold a Swim England"Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification or equivalent to apply for this role
- Have a passion for all things health and fitness.
- G reat communication and collaboration skills
- A self-starter who takes pride in " delivering " great quality "experience"to our members."
Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Place your Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Qualifications' section, as the advert states this is a mandatory requirement.
📊 Quantify your coaching impact: e.g. 'Coached 12 beginner swimmers to achieve their 25m badge within a 6-week block programme'.
🎯 Tailor your personal statement to reference both group and one-to-one swim teaching, as the advert explicitly mentions both formats as core duties.
🌐 Highlight any experience working with swimmers of varied ages and abilities, as the advert stresses engaging 'members of all ages'.
🤝 Include a brief line about contributing to an inclusive club environment, mirroring David Lloyd's stated cultural values around belonging and inclusivity.
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Delivered weekly group swimming lessons to 8 beginner adults, progressing 100% of participants to independent 25m completion within a 10-week block.
- •Planned and executed one-to-one swim coaching sessions for 6 junior swimmers aged 5–12, improving stroke technique scores by an average of 30% over one term.
- •Maintained full Swim England Level 2 compliance across all sessions, conducting pre-session safety checks and adapting lesson plans for 3 swimmers with additional needs.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
David Lloyd Clubs' reputation as Europe's leading premium health and wellness group is precisely why the Swim Instructor role at St. Neots caught my attention. I hold the Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification and have hands-on experience delivering both group and one-to-one swimming sessions for participants across a wide range of ages and abilities.
My background in aquatic coaching has equipped me with structured lesson-planning skills and the ability to adapt technique-focused instruction to suit beginners through to improvers. I take pride in tracking individual swimmer progress and creating an inclusive, encouraging poolside environment that keeps members motivated and returning.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you structure a group swimming lesson for mixed-ability participants?
- ›What techniques do you use to teach front crawl breathing to adult beginners?
- ›How do you adapt your coaching approach for young children versus adult learners?
- ›What pool safety protocols do you follow before and during a swim session?
- ›How do you assess and track a swimmer's progress over a block of lessons?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you motivated a swimmer who was struggling to progress.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage a difficult or disruptive participant in a group lesson.
- ›Give an example of how you have contributed to a positive team culture in a previous role.
- ›Tell me about a time you received feedback on your teaching and how you responded to it.
- ›Describe a situation where you went above and beyond to deliver an exceptional experience for a member or client.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you motivated a swimmer who was struggling to progress.
Describe a situation where you had to manage a difficult or disruptive participant in a group lesson.