If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Rubicon 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)
• SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming
• Practical volunteer placement in between courses
• Institute of Swimming Membershipwhich 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 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 12pm on Saturday and 2pm to 4pm on Sunday. Some weekday term time hours may also be available to support school swimming.

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

• Abbey Stadium, Birmingham Road, Redditch B97 6EJ

Once qualified, successful trainees will be employed as swimming teachers by Rubicon Leisure. Rubicon offer an hourly rate of £15.96  with additional benefits including free gym membership, CPDs within aquatics and the potential for other opportunities within the leisure centre.

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].