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

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

Our academy gives you the chance to embark on a career as a swimming teacher for only £79, compared to the usual cost of over £1,000.

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; weekday evenings, and Saturday mornings. For these roles, there may be an opportunity to work across the following leisure centres in Blackpool.

• Palatine Leisure Centre, St Anne’s Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AP
• Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre, Bristol Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0JG

Once qualified successful trainees will be employed as swimming teachers by Active Blackpool- Blackpool Council, initially on a casual basis leading to contracted hours.

Academy Itinerary

Applications close on 15th August 2022.

Apply to join the academy

Phone interviews will be conducted after applications have closed.

There will be an informal meet and greet with Active Blackpool, on 16th August 2022 6.30-8pm.

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].