Jobs

Jobs at Mount Kelly

We regularly recruit for positions at Mount Kelly eg for teachers, sports and swimming staff, matrons, cleaners, grounds and estate management, and administrators. Check this page or our social media channels for the latest job vacancies.

Job Application Form

Please complete this Job Application Form when applying for a role at Mount Kelly, MKEL or the Swim Centre.  Mount Kelly will confirm receipt of all applications received.

Swimming Teacher

Mount Kelly Swimming Ltd are seeking to appoint a Swimming Teacher for teaching a variety of classes to adults and children of all ages and abilities in accordance with the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. The hours required are 15:45-19:15 on a Wednesday and 08:45-12:15 on a Saturday for 40 weeks per year.

Successful candidates will have previous experience as a Swimming Teacher with a relevant qualification (Level 2 or above). Further details are available in the job description.

Candidates should submit an application form outlining their suitability for the post to HR@mountkelly.com

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 8 July 2026.

Job Description | Swimming Teacher

Lifeguards

Mount Kelly Swimming Ltd is seeking to appoint Lifeguards to join the team across a range of weekday and weekend shifts. This is a 52-week per year position, and we are ideally seeking candidates who can commit to 15–20 hours per week, although applications from candidates seeking fewer hours will be considered.

Available shifts:

  • Tuesday: 08:00–13:00 – 5 hours
  • Wednesday: 08:00–13:00 – 5 hours
  • Wednesday 15:45-22:00 – 4.25 hours
  • Thursday: 08:00–12:00 – 4 hours
  • Thursday 08:00–16:00 – 7.5 hours
  • Friday: 08:00–13:00 – 5 hours
  • Saturday 08:30-16:30 – 7.5 hours
  • Sunday 07:30-12:30 – 5 hours

The rate of pay is £12.71 per hour equivalent to £24,784 per annum full-time, pro rata depending on hours worked).

Reporting to the Pool Manager, under the guidance of the Deputy Pool Manager, Lifeguards are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of all users during pool activities, including swimming lessons, club sessions, and public swimming.

The successful candidates will hold a current and relevant lifesaving qualification, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).

Candidates should submit an application form outlining their suitability for the post to HR@mountkelly.com clearly stating which shifts/hours they are available for and applying for.

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 8 July 2026.

Job Description | Lifeguards

Catering

Thomas Franks are the catering partner for the Mount Kelly Foundation. For catering roles please refer to:

DBS

Mount Kelly, Mount Kelly Swimming Ltd and Mount Kelly Enterprises Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Charity Registration Number 306716

Safeguarding Statement

Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, which will include, if appropriate, a letter of good conduct from any country in which an applicant has worked or lived in within the last 5 years. In addition, candidates will be required to satisfy further checks as outlined in safer recruitment practice.

CVs may be submitted as a supporting document, but applications must be completed fully including history of full employment and education.

The Mount Kelly Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Mount Kelly is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. Mount Kelly will provide equal opportunities to any employee or job applicant and will not discriminate either directly or indirectly. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and through the DBS filtering guide.