Leisure Programme Co-Ordinator(Aquatics)

Salary: £28,153 - £29,542 pro rata

Hours per week: 12 hours

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 14^th December 2026

Are you passionate about swimming and skilled at motivating others? Consider joining our dedicated Aqualetes Swim School, which provides swimming lessons to over 12,000 adults and children in Wiltshire and the surrounding areas. We are looking for skilled individuals to join our team to help grow our already thriving programme.

Our Swim Coordinators are a vital part of our team. They lead a team of Instructors and Coaches to provide excellent Learn to Swim services to young people and / or adults with an aim to increase participation, increase membership numbers, provide a high level of customer satisfaction, and help to generate increased income from the programme of activities.

As a qualified Swim England Level 2 Aquatics teacher or level 1 willing to complete a level 2 course, you’ll have substantial experience of teaching swimming. Putting your knowledge into practice by providing developmental feedback, coaching, and mentoring to others.

If you care about keeping kids and vulnerable adults safe, and you're good at organising and motivating others, we'd love to hear from you. Let's work together to inspire health and well-being in our community through swimming!

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Sarah Harryman, Centre Manager at Sarah.Harryman@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Application criteria

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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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Application process

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