If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Chelmsford City Council, 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 and there are a variety of working hours available across weekdays and weekends. Successful candidates will be asked to commit to a minimum of two shifts per week (Wednesdays 15:30 to 18:15pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am-1 pm – times may vary with sites).

. For these roles, there may be an opportunity to work across the following leisure centres:

• South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre, Brickfields Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5JU
• Riverside Leisure Centre , Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1FG

Academy Itinerary

Applications close on 26 October 2022.

Apply to join the academy

Interviews and a meet and greet will be conducted after applications have closed.

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 recruitmentacademy@swimming.org.