Swimming Administrator and Teacher



Salary £12.70 per hour for administrative duties £16.00 per hour for swimming teaching
Sale Leisure Centre
06/08/2025

Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.

As a Swimming Administrator and Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our swimming programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Manage all aspects of your schedule, including diary planning and class coordination.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date individual records of swimmer progress and achievements.
  • Coordinate the distribution of awards and recognitions in line with swimmer milestones.
  • Liaise with teachers and parents to organise classes and ensure smooth communication.
  • Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met through effective planning and documentation.

To thrive in this role of Swimming Administrator and Teacher, you’ll need to be organised, personable, and confident in both administrative and teaching environments. You should have:

  • Level 1 & 2 Swim England Swimming Teacher qualifications (essential for covering lessons when needed)
  • Experience providing administrative support to a management team
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  • Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
  • A warm, approachable personality and the confidence to work with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and contractors

The ideal candidate will embody the Trafford Leisure Values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.

What you can expect from us?

Joining Trafford Leisure comes with a range of benefits, including:

  • A structured and supportive working environment
  • Pension scheme
  • 32 days’ holiday (rising to 38 days after 5 years, including bank holidays and Trafford Leisure days)
  • Company sick pay
  • Cycle to Work scheme (saving up to 43% on a new bike)
  • Complimentary fitness membership (worth up to £450 per year)
  • Discounted fitness memberships for up to 5 family members or friends (worth up to £300 per person per year)
  • 24/7 GP access and confidential counselling support
  • Employee Assistance Programme (claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs)
  • Retail and leisure discounts via the Perks at Work scheme
  • Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

Salary

  • £12.70 per hour for administrative duties
  • £16.00 per hour for swimming teaching

Working Hours

  • 18 hours per week allocated to administration
  • 12 hours per week allocated to teaching
  • Total: 30 hours per week

Read the full job description.



Interested in working with us?

We are actively seeking new partners, opportunities for collaboration and innovative ways of working.  We can’t do this alone. If our plans, purpose and intent chime with you, please do connect with us and be part of our transformational movement.