Careers at Harrogate School of Swimming

Empowering each individual on their unique swimming journey

Why Work With Us?

At Harrogate School of Swimming, we do more than teach strokes. We help children feel safe, confident and happy in the water — skills that stay with them for life.
We’re always keen to hear from positive, caring people who want to make a real difference while working in a supportive, friendly environment.

We believe great swimming lessons start with happy, well-supported teachers.

  • A friendly, welcoming team culture

  • Small class sizes and structured lessons

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Support with qualifications for the right candidates

  • Consistent hours and organised schedules

  • Work that’s genuinely rewarding

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting out, we’ll help you grow.

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Swimming Teachers

You’ll deliver fun, high-quality lessons that build confidence and skills in the water.

Ideal if you:

  • Hold (or are working towards) an STA/Swim England swim teaching qualification

  • Experience working with children in an education or sports background

  • Are reliable, positive and professional.

  • Passionate about swimming and encouraging participation in the sport

Training & Development

We’re passionate about developing our team.

  • Support towards recognised swim teaching qualifications

  • Ongoing mentoring and feedback

  • Opportunities to progress

  • A clear, supportive pathway from assistant to teacher

If you care about doing a great job, we’ll invest in you.

  • HSOS has been amazing for my child's swimming capabilities. She has progressed so much since doing lessons with them and has so much more confidence now. Especially as my child hated the other loud, busy & cold swimming pools. Kate really understood her fear and totally flipped it she is now so happy in the water. The max of 4 children per class makes it that each lesson your child has is real high quality lessons. Couldn't wish for any better.

    - Samantha (Parent)

  • "My daughter has struggled with all groups she has tried and swimming is finally one she cant wait for every week! Smaller classes and such wonderful staff have made such a difference to her experience and her self-confidence has increased so much already. Thank you"

    —Naomi (Parent)

  • "We’ve done a full term of baby swimming classes and we both love it. Louise and Sarah are amazing, from help getting ready, getting the pool, to the activities in class and individual interaction it’s just amazing. We have been going since 10 weeks old and my bag loves the water even more now. So many positive reinforcements being made, you can see it in bath time. She’s more confident and happy in the water. When she’s unsure in the bath we sing songs from swimming and she instantly smiles. There are so many options for bay swimming in Harrogate but Harrogate School of Swimming is a no brainer!

    - Ella (Parent)

  • "My son has been coming since he was around 16 months old and has thrived ever since, Hayley is a fantastic teacher and he loves coming every week! Thank you so much!!"

    —Laura (Parent)

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