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

The academy allows aspiring swimming teachers to receive all their training for only £85, compared to the usual cost of over £1000. It includes a mentor to support your development and you will be matched with an employer.

What’s included?

• SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)
• Level 2 Teaching Swimming
• Practical volunteer placement in between courses
• Institute of Swimming Membership which includes over £100 worth of free e-learning
• A mentor to support your placement

About

Teaching swimming is an active and rewarding role. Work hours are generally part-time including weekday evenings and weekends.

For these roles, there may be the opportunity to work at the following leisure centres:

• Splash Leisure Pool, Station Road, Rushden NN10 9SJ
• Kettering Swimming Pool, London Road, Kettering NN15 7QA
• Nene Centre, Cedar Drive, Thrapston, Kettering NN14 4JY

Once qualified, successful trainees will be employed as swimming teachers by Freedom Leisure. A DBS check will be required before starting your volunteering hours.

Application process

Applications for this academy have now closed. Please complete an expression of interest form if you would like to be notified of future academies in your area.

Shortlisted applicants will be given the opportunity to find out more about the swimming teacher opportunity at an informal virtual meet and greet session and interview that will take place after the closing date.

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

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