If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Parkwood,  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 be offered at least two shifts per week, swimming lessons run Monday to Friday 16.00 – 19.00 and Saturday 08.00-13.00. Additional daytime lessons may also be available.

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

• Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 8AT
• West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AA

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

Application Itinerary

Applications close on 13 June 2022 at 9 am.

Apply to join the academy

Interviews will take place on 13 and 14 June 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 recruitmentacademy@swimming.org.

About Legacy Leisure, Parkwood

Legacy Leisure is a vibrant not for profit charitable organisation committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities they serve. They are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of their patrons and offer a diverse range of physical and cultural activities through sport, the arts or other associated activities.

Legacy Leisure offers exceptional career opportunities and successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that believes in investing in its people.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development