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 asked to commit to a minimum of one weekday evening shift (Monday-Friday 3.30 – 7.00pm) and one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday 9.00am-1.00pm). Additional daytime lessons may also be available.

These roles are for opportunities to work within the Swimming Lesson Programme at the following leisure centre:

• Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Woodview, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3PJ
• Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Dr, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5FF
• Bingham Arena (Opening 2023), Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7HY
• Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7HY
• Bingham Leisure Centre, The Banks, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8BL

Once qualified successful trainees will be employed as paid swimming teachers by Parkwood Leisure on a casual or part-time basis. Employment is subject to passing an enhanced DBS check.

Application Itinerary

Applications close on 19 February 2023

Apply to join the academy

Interviews and meet and greet will take place week commencing 26 Feb 2023

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].