Blogs
Jason’s story: “I love seeing people develop a passion for the sport and seeing them enjoy swimming as much as I do”
Jason has achieved qualifications for multiple roles within the swimming and aquatics sector; he’s been a swimming teacher for over 14 years, a swim coach for 7 years and a Swim England tutor for 4 years. He currently works full-time as the Assistant Head Coach of KAL [Kirklees Active Leisure] Swim Performance working in partnership … […]
“I loved the aquatic life more than numbers” from Accountant to Swimming Teacher: Suha shares her story
Suha always had a love for the water, and aside from swimming, she had always dreamt of being a competent scuba diver. So she decided to move away from Accountancy and take her scuba diving courses. “I loved the aquatic life more than numbers.” Whilst she was doing her courses she started having conversations with … […]
Georgina’s story: “The best thing about teaching swimming is knowing that each individual within the lesson is enabled with an essential life saving skill.”
Georgina’s story: “The best thing about teaching swimming is knowing that each individual within the lesson is enabled with an essential life saving skill.” Georgina has always enjoyed being in the water and had a love for swimming from a young age. After progressing through swimming lessons she joined a club, and with the help … […]
From Landlocked Eswatini to Teaching Children to Swim in Cheltenham
From landlocked Eswatini to teaching children to swim in Cheltenham: Janice shares her teaching journey… Janice was born in the landlocked African country of Eswatini, where she was encouraged to learn to swim at a young age. She thoroughly enjoyed it, thrived in the pool, and became a lifelong fan of the sport. She competed … […]
Ericka’s Story: “I would say to anyone interested in swimming, teaching and children this is a wonderful place to be.”
Ericka has been a swimming teacher at Tonbridge Swimming Pool since 2016. Both her children attended swimming lessons there when she was approached and asked if she would like to become a swimming assistant. She really enjoyed it and so decided to put herself through the Level 2 teacher training to become a fully qualified … […]
A Phenomenal Career Teaching Swimming – Michael’s Story
Michael started his swimming teaching career whilst swimming for Woolton Swiming Club. At the age of 16, inspired by other swimmers, his swimming teachers and club coaches, he volunteered as an assistant swimming teacher, working with the Swim England Learn to Swim programmes and gaining experience. “This was the spark to my passion for this … […]
Olympic Themed Swimming Activities
Hold your own mini Olympics Games with Tokyo inspired swimming activities. The long awaiting 2020 Olympics Games is due to launch on 23 July 2021 in Tokyo. To get into the Olympic spirit, our Swim England Learn to Swim team have created “Tokyo inspired” Olympic Games themed activities to add another element of fun and … […]
Popular coaching programme opens for applicants for 2021 intake
Popular coaching programme opens for applicants for 2021 intake The Swim England Senior Coach Programme equips coaches with the tools to create and develop individualised programmes and optimise the performance levels of aspiring athletes, at both youth and senior level. Applications for this year’s prestigious programme have been opened by the Institute of Swimming and … […]
From Nurse to Swimming Teacher
From nurse to swimming teacher: Vicki shares her experience of training to become a swimming teacher with the Recruitment Academy. It was early 2020 (pre-pandemic) when Vicki Watson noticed an ad on Facebook for the Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy, it intrigued her, so she clicked through to find out more… She was initially attracted by … […]
Get a head start on becoming a Swimming Teacher with Funded Opportunities available.
Institute of Swimming, in collaboration with Active Apprentice and Vision West Nottinghamshire College, launched a brand new initiative to allow over 19s the opportunity to get a head start on becoming a swimming teacher. This new partnership offers to help fund part of the cost of training to become a swimming teacher. The funding, which … […]
Institute of Swimming Tutor’s share their passion behind introducing teachers to Deaf Awareness and using British sign language in aquatics.
This interactive online CPD (continual professional development), Introduction to Deaf Awareness and using British Sign Language in Aquatics from the Institute of Swimming, aims to help swimming teachers and coaches improve and adapt their sessions to better accommodate deaf and hard of hearing people in the aquatic environment. This course is delivered via webinar, it … […]
Benefits of being a member of the Institute of Swimming
The world of insurance can be confusing, especially if you are new to the sector. As a teacher or coach, you are providing a specialised service and could be held responsible for an injury to another person. In circumstances like these, it is essential that you have appropriate insurance protection. Without insurance, you will need … […]