Bank Swim Instructor – Part-Time

Job Description

Role Overview: Aquatic Education Specialist (Bank)

Organization: Nuffield Health – Liverpool Fitness & Wellbeing Centre

Compensation: Up to £15.50 per hour (Experience dependent)

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, is seeking a qualified Swim Instructor to join the “Bank” team in Liverpool. As a Bank employee, you enjoy a highly flexible working arrangement, providing ad-hoc coverage for swimming lessons based on your availability and the centre’s needs. You will be responsible for delivering the Swim England framework to a diverse range of ages and abilities in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Instructional Excellence: Deliver high-quality one-to-one and group swimming lessons following the Swim England framework.

• Engagement: Act as a positive role model, inspiring swimmers of all ages to achieve their personal goals through fun and tailored teaching methods.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all swimming activities are conducted safely and effectively, maintaining a secure environment for all participants.

• Brand Advocacy: Promote the benefits of Nuffield Health memberships to guests and parents, highlighting the facility’s holistic health and wellbeing advantages.

• Performance Collaboration: Work alongside the Fitness and Wellbeing team to meet lesson targets and improve the overall swim school performance.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualifications: Mandatory ASA Level 2 or Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher certificate.

• Communication: Exceptional people skills with a confident and approachable manner.

• Passion: A genuine love for swimming and helping others develop their skills.

• Flexibility: Ability to work an ad-hoc schedule, which may include evenings and weekends.

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Job Data Table

Category	Details
Company Name	Nuffield Health
Location	Liverpool, United Kingdom
Locality	Riverside Drive / Liverpool South
Country	United Kingdom
City	Liverpool
Region	Merseyside
Job Type	Bank (Casual / Ad-hoc)
Salaries	Up to £15.50 per hour
Experience Level	Level 2 Qualification Required
Travel	None (Onsite)
Language	English
Benefits	Discounted Gym, Pension, “Bank” Flexibility

Skills & Competency Table

Skill	Level
Swimming Instruction (Level 2)	Expert
Customer Engagement	Advanced
Lesson Planning (Swim England)	Expert
Health & Safety / Lifesaving	Advanced
Membership Promotion	Intermediate

Salaries Pay Calculator Table

Component	Amount
Hourly Rate	£14.00 – £15.50 (Varies by experience)
Annual Salary	Variable (Ad-hoc hours)
Bonus	Not Specified
Total Compensation	Hourly Wage + Benefits Package
Notes	Bank staff receive holiday pay in line with hours worked

Job Summary

As a Bank Swim Instructor for Nuffield Health in Liverpool, you provide professional swimming lessons on a flexible, ad-hoc basis. Requiring an ASA/Swim England Level 2 qualification, you will lead group and individual classes for all ages. This role offers the security of a major healthcare charity with the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle.

5 Simple FAQs

• What does “Bank” mean? It means you have no fixed weekly hours; you work ad-hoc shifts based on your availability and the club’s demand.

• What qualifications do I need? You must hold a Level 2 ASA or Swim England qualification.

• Are there any perks? Yes, you get a discounted gym membership (typically £25/month) and access to a pension scheme.

• Who will I be teaching? Swimmers of all ages, from infants and children to adults of varying skill levels.

• Is there room for growth? Nuffield Health often promotes from within their bank staff for permanent roles or management positions.

Expert Analysis

Nuffield Health is highly regarded for its commitment to employee wellbeing. For a Swim Instructor, the “Bank” model is excellent for those who balance other commitments (like study or other coaching roles). While the hourly rate is competitive, the true value lies in the associated healthcare-charity benefits and the professional, high-standard environment of their private facilities compared to public leisure centers.

Location & Logistics Guide

Nuffield Health has major centers in Liverpool, including the Liverpool South Fitness & Wellbeing Club on Riverside Drive. These sites are typically well-served by public transport and offer free onsite parking for staff. Being a private facility, the pool environment is generally better maintained and less crowded than municipal pools.

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Career Path

Instructors often transition into Swim Coordinator roles, Duty Management, or specialized Personal Training within the Nuffield network. Because Nuffield Health operates hospitals and clinics as well as gyms, there are unique opportunities to move into clinical exercise physiology or health assessment roles if you pursue further medical or sports science education.