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Eurovision inspired games to bring the party atmosphere to your swimming lessons
Eurovision madness is coming to the UK so it’s time to bring out your dance routines and make your swimming lessons sing. Musical Floats If you can have music on the poolside then you can do this swimming version of musical statues. If not you can still play by calling out ‘dance’ and ‘float’. You … […]
Teaching swimming as a teenager has allowed Kelly to build a career in the leisure sector
Kelly, 30, from Derby, won the Institute of Swimming’s #whyiteachcompetition last year and made the most of her years’ worth of free training. Here she shares her swimming teacher journey, and how she maximised her learning. Kelly says: “Swimming has always been my happy place, and I believe that swimming is in my blood. My … […]
Ensure your swimming lessons reign supreme for The Coronation!
We’ve created some swimming lesson games for you to make a royal splash with leading up to The King’s Coronation. Tea Party Set up everything the swimmers need for a tea party on the edge of the pool. Each swimmer gets a tray (float) to set for the tea party. They need to collect a … […]
Abu Bakr is a lifeguard turned swimming assistant, who has found teaching to be an incredibly fun job
Abu Bakr is a lifeguard turned swimming assistant, who has found teaching swimming to be an incredibly fun job. Here he talks with us about his journey from being a lifeguard, how swimming teaching fits with his studies, and the importance of representation. The change came at the perfect time as Abu Bakr started to … […]
Energy saving tips to help save costs on running swimming pools
Are you looking for ways to reduce energy usage and help manage the rising costs of your pool? Well, you’re in luck! OLM Consulting has created an energy-saving plan to help you out. With the current climate and increasing pressure on the leisure industry, we understand how important it is to cut back on costs. … […]
Join the Community of Open Water Swimming Enthusiasts and Become an Open Water Coach
Become an Open Water Swimming Coach! Open-water swimming has become increasingly popular in recent years and many individuals are looking to become open-water swimming coaches. Becoming an open water swimming coach provides a unique opportunity to share your love of swimming and help others improve their skills and overall health. The Swim England Coaching Open … […]
Katrice teaches to pass on her passion for swimming and be a role model
Katrice, 40, has always been involved with swimming, from learning to swim as a child and then swimming competitively at her local club. Katrice started to help the coaches at her swimming club when she was 14 and went on to get her SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification when she was 16 and … […]
Habiba became a Swimming Teacher after learning to swim and falling in love with it
Habiba became a swimming teacher by chance. It wasn’t something she had been thinking of or planning, but she’s very pleased she did. Habiba says: “I started taking some swimming lessons as an adult to improve my stroke and technique, and slowly but surely I realised how much I enjoyed being in the water. It … […]
Top tips for returning to swimming teaching with a splash
Lots of swimming teachers return to the pool after a break. Many of us qualify to support our studies and then, years later, find ourselves yearning for the joy and fulfilment that teaching gave us. A recent survey of Institute of Swimming Members found that 96% of swimming teachers love their job so you are … […]
Dip your toe in the water and find out what being a swimming teacher involves
Swimming is a valuable life skill that has many physical, emotional, and mental health benefits. Therefore, being a swimming teacher and passing on this life skill is a hugely rewarding role. A swimming teacher doesn’t just teach swimming, they enable a lifelong love for physical activity, and the skills they pass on can save lives; … […]
Teaching swimming has taken Carly from her local pool, to travelling the world
Carly Gates, TUI Academies Team Leader and Swim Coach has travelled the world with her swimming teacher qualifications. She started her career as a swimming assistant and lifeguard at her local leisure centre and now works for TUI where she can see the world, and help holidaymakers learn a life skill whilst having fun. “I … […]
Bobbie Inspires Next Generation of Swimming Teachers
Bobbie, from Kent, has had a fantastic career in aquatics. Here she shares with us how she first embarked on her swimming career and what she hopes to achieve going forward. Bobbie has been working within the leisure sector for a decade. She says: “10 years is a long time to stick with any … […]