If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Places Leisure, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply now to start your journey to becoming a swimming teacher!

How does the academy work:

The academy allows aspiring teachers to receive all their training for only £79, compared to the usual cost of over £1,000. It includes mentoring to support your development, and you’ll be matched with an employer.

Successful applicants will complete their SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) and Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualifications and be supported through their training journey with Institute of Swimming Membership which includes over £100 worth of free e-learning. To help them develop, trainees will spend some time volunteering and get support from a mentor to ensure they have the necessary experience for the role and are ready to hit the poolside well equipped to teach.

Teaching swimming is an active and rewarding role. Work hours are generally part-time and there are a variety of working hours available across weekdays and weekends.

Successful candidates will need to commit to at least two shifts per week, one weekday evening and one weekend. Additional hours may also be available. Swimming lessons run Monday to Friday 4pm – 6.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays 8am -12pm.

These roles are for opportunities to work within the Swimming Lesson Programme at the following leisure centres:

• Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, Ripley, DE5 3HR
• Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7BD
• William Gregg VC Leisure Centre, Hand’s Road, Hands Rd, Heanor, DE75 7HA

Once qualified successful trainees will be employed as paid swimming teachers by Places Leisure on a casual or part-time basis.

Application Itinerary

Applications close on 26 September  2022

Apply to join the academy

Interviews and a meet and greet will take place the week commencing 4 October 2022.

You don’t need any prior qualifications to apply as you will be supported through your training, although we are accepting applications from those who are halfway through their swimming teacher training or already have their level 1 or 2 qualifications.

If you have any questions before applying you can contact us at [email protected].

About Places Leisure

Places Leisure, part of the Places for People Group; whose work impacts on the lives of people across the U.K. – providing homes to live in, communities to retire to, spaces to stay active, supported homes for independent living, and student accommodation.

Committed to creating active places and healthy people. Helping people of all ages learn to swim or become stronger, faster or more confident swimmers is central to their aim. Your exciting new role as a Swimming Teacher will consist of working with customers, (sometimes on a one to one level) whilst motivating and instructing them in their lessons. These lessons will be conducted ensuring they are operated to the legal standards at all times, whilst also creating a fun, inclusive and safe environment. A very important factor of this role will be to use your personality when engaging with customers whilst also offering them your knowledge and expertise, with regards to any queries they may have.

The benefits

At Places Leisure people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package; from a pension, generous holiday pay, training, sick pay, and free or discounted gym membership – to a wealth of extra perks including interest-free loans for colleagues, discounts and offers on thousands of retailers, restaurants and leisure outlets and much more.