Job Description
The School Swimming Programme Lead is responsible for driving the growth, quality, and impact of Plymouth Active’s School Swimming programme.
This role oversees the planning, delivery, and performance of school swimming lessons, ensuring alignment with the National Curriculum and the Swim England School Swimming Water Safety Charter.
A key focus is building strong partnerships with schools and stakeholders, supporting high teaching standards, and ensuring the safety and progress of all participants.
The post-holder will manage the School Swimming Team, oversee day‑to‑day programme operations, track pupil outcomes, and support reporting to internal and external partners.
They will champion water safety education, advocate the importance of School Swimming to schools and partners, and ensure full compliance with Plymouth Active Leisure’s policies, values, and operational procedures.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Passion for swimming and helping pupils achieve key milestones.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work proactively.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety within aquatic environments.
- Confidence in engaging with staff, schools, and partners.
- Adaptability and willingness to support programme needs, including additional training sessions.
- Initiative-driven, innovative, and capable of building effective relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of Gladstone and Go Learn systems.
- Understanding of National Curriculum Key Stage 2 swimming outcomes.
- Experience managing teams.
- Experience working with data and reporting.
Essential Qualifications
- Swim England Level 2 (or equivalent) Swim Teacher qualification or willingness to achieve within 6 months.
Benefits:
- A full and comprehensive list of staff benefits will be shared and discussed in detail at interview
Apply for the job
If you are ready for the next challenge and want to take school swimming to the next level, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
chloe.scott@plymouthactive.co.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 2026 5pm