Swimming Instructor SEP
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 Self-Employed Swimming Teacher s 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.
About you :
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.
⭐ Feature your Swim England Level 2 qualification prominently in your CV header or Personal Statement — the advert states it is mandatory and applications without it will not be considered.
📊 Quantify your coaching impact: e.g. 'Coached 45 swimmers per week across 6 group sessions, with 90% progressing to the next stage within one term'.
🎯 Highlight experience with diverse age groups — the advert specifically mentions 'members of all ages', so reference both children's lessons and adult beginner programmes if applicable.
🤝 Emphasise your self-employed or freelance working history, as this is a self-employed (SEP) role; show you can manage your own schedule, invoicing and client relationships.
🌐 Reference any experience working at premium leisure or health club environments (e.g. Virgin Active, Nuffield, LA Fitness) to align with David Lloyd's premium brand positioning.
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered 30+ weekly swimming sessions across 4 ability groups at a private leisure club, achieving an 85% swimmer progression rate from beginner to intermediate within two terms.
- •Designed and implemented Swim England-aligned lesson plans for 60 registered swimmers aged 4–55, reducing drop-out rates by 20% over a 12-month period.
- •Provided one-to-one coaching to 12 adult beginner swimmers, with 10 completing their first unaided 25-metre swim within 8 weeks of structured tuition.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
David Lloyd Clubs' reputation as Europe's leading premium health and wellness group is precisely why I am applying for the Self-Employed Swimming Instructor position in Rugby. I hold the Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification and have hands-on experience delivering both one-to-one and group swimming sessions for members spanning beginner children through to adult improvers.
My background in aquatics coaching includes designing progressive lesson plans aligned with Swim England frameworks, tracking individual swimmer development across terms, and adapting sessions to accommodate mixed abilities and inclusive needs. Working as a self-employed instructor has also sharpened my ability to manage my own schedule, maintain professional client relationships, and consistently deliver a high-quality experience without close supervision.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you structure a progressive swimming lesson plan for a beginner adult versus a beginner child?
- ›Which Swim England teaching frameworks do you use to assess a swimmer's technique and set goals?
- ›How do you adapt your coaching approach for a swimmer with a physical disability or sensory need?
- ›What water safety protocols do you follow when supervising a group lesson of mixed abilities?
- ›How do you track swimmer progress over a term and communicate this to members or parents?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you motivated a swimmer who was struggling to progress and felt like giving up.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage a difficult parent or member complaint about a lesson.
- ›Give an example of when you adapted a session on the spot due to an unexpected change (e.g. pool closure, absent participants).
- ›Tell me about a time you collaborated with other instructors or club staff to improve the swimming programme.
- ›Describe how you have contributed to an inclusive environment where swimmers of all backgrounds felt welcome.
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 and felt like giving up.
Describe a situation where you had to manage a difficult parent or member complaint about a lesson.