Apply to join the Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy in Berkshire and Walton-on-Thames
As part of our academy, we are looking to train up swimming teachers across Berkshire and Walton-on-Thames with HydroKidz
Apply to join the academy
If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with HydroKidz then this is the ideal opportunity for you.
Apply now to start your journey to becoming a swimming teacher.
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)
- SEQ 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. Lessons typically run between 4pm to 7pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm on Saturday and 9am to 12pm on Sunday. Some weekday term time hours may also be available to support school swimming.
For these roles, there will be the opportunity to work at the following leisure centres:
- Danesfield Manor School, Rydens Avenue, Walton-on-Thames KT12 3JB
- Mary Hare School, Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury RG14 3BQ
- Reddam House School, Bearwood Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 5BG
- Reading Blue Coat School, Sonning Lane RG4 6SU
- St John’s Beaumont, Priest Hill, Old Windsor SL4 2JN
Once qualified, successful trainees will be employed as swimming teachers by Hydrokidz.
A DBS check will be required before starting your volunteering hours.
Application process
Applications close 30 June 2024.
Applications may close before this deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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].
