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Puddle Ducks is one of the UK's leading national swim schools, teaching children how to swim in a fun, engaging and unique way. Puddle Ducks swimming teachers are at the heart of what we do - delivering individually tailored lessons to small groups and able to get the best out of every child.

We're seeking an enthusiastic person to join our fantastic team of swimming instructors teaching our Swim Academy classes from 4-10 years. A passion for water, swimming and working with children is a must-have.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a reasonably competent swimmer
• Has or is willing to obtain STA qualifications (fully funded)
• Is confident, friendly, flexible and reliable
• Able to build a great rapport with children, parents, carers and team members
• Has a passion for working with children
• Has a valid driving licence and use of own car
• Clean Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) paid for and conducted by Puddle Ducks

2 positions are available at our pool in Radley College on a Saturday morning.

Please email [email protected] for more info.

Can’t find anything suitable? We are always keen to meet energetic and talented people who would like to join our team. If you wish to be considered for any future positions, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

Your chance to do the best job in the world!

It is no surprise that baby and child swimming teachers are constantly smiling. The rewards for doing this job are amazing.

It takes someone very special to become a Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school swimming teacher.

• Someone with a love of water and a love of children
• Someone who cares enough about giving babies a gift of complete freedom and pleasure in the water
• Someone who wants to give them something that is both a skill for life and a life-saving skill
• It doesn’t take years of swimming training
• It doesn’t take years of childcare experience or training
• It takes passion, commitment and a willingness to spend several hours in a swimming pool!

We offer highly competitive rates of pay and excellent career progression.

No previous teaching or professional swimming experience is required as full training is provided.

We are here to support you with your training at every step along the way. You need to enjoy being in the water and able to swim, have a confident and friendly personality, be flexible and a team worker.

Becoming a swimming teacher for Puddle Ducks takes hard work and commitment, but brings huge job satisfaction and fits in brilliantly around family life and other work commitments.

You will be required to work Saturday sessions and have a car and driving licence.

If you would like to apply please send a CV and a covering email to [email protected]

We can't wait to hear from you!

Be part of a dynamic, growing team

Having Poolside Assistants at many of our pools is one of the things that makes Puddle Ducks different.

Main responsibilities include:

• Meeting and greeting customers, ensuring everyone has what they need for the class.
• Ensuring the pool area is clean, tidy and safe for customers.
• Assisting with any customer queries.
• Taking the register, sorting the equipment and tidying following the class.
• Providing assistance to the Teacher, including in an emergency.

The role is part time and during school term time only on a Tuesday at Shilton. 

If you would like more information please email [email protected]