Aqua Buddy – Swim and Play Teacher

Aqua Buddy – Swim Teacher & Play Ambassador Reports to: Play Team Manager & Swim Development Manager Location: Chelsea, London | Salary: £33,280 per year

Are you passionate about play and swimming? This hybrid role combines the fun of a swim teacher with Play Ambassador– we call it an Aqua Buddy.

As an Aqua Buddy, you’ll be delivering swimming lessons for ages 4 months – 12 years, alongside the swim development team. You’ll receive in-house coaching and ongoing support from our swim development team to ensure every lesson reflects the playful, child-led philosophy at the heart of our club, while still delivering structured, progressive, swim-focused learning.

As a Play Ambassador, you’ll lead exciting land-based activities including art, music, cooking, and general play. No need to be a professional chef, artist, or musician. It’s all about the fun of the process, not the result!

Purple Dragon is a luxury private members club, providing effortless family time, all the time, for families with children up to twelve years of age.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead themed play sessions and child-led adventures throughout the club and pool.
• Plan and teach swim lessons for children aged 4 months–12 years.
• Support weekly pool parties and water-based activities.
• Keep play and pool areas clean, safe and well maintained.
• Create a warm, inclusive and fun environment for children and their grown-ups.
• Work as a team to deliver 5-star family experiences.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in teaching children to swim
• 1+ year experience working with children in settings like play, childcare, camps, sports, or arts would be great
• A playful spirit, creativity and confidence (robot dancing encouraged!).
• Strong communication with kids and adults alike.
• Fluent English and a clear Enhanced DBS.
• Energy, organisation, and a passion for creating joyful memories.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work weekends?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person