If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Gedling Borough Council then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

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

• Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Coningswath Rd, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 3SH
• Arnold Leisure Centre, High St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EE
• Calverton Leisure Centre, Flatts Ln, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6JZ

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

Academy Itinerary

Applications close on 27^th March 2022

A meet and greet session will take place virtually on w/c 4th April followed by interviews.

Successful candidates will be asked to commit to a minimum of one weekday evening shift (Monday-Friday approx. 3-7pm) and one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday 9am-1pm approx.)

Successful candidates will also be required to achieve an NPLQ qualification at site. As a result of this requirement, candidates MUST be able to do the following:

• Jump / dive into deep water
• Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
• Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
• Tread water for 30 seconds
• Surface dive to the floor of the pool
• Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits

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].