If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Tees Active, 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 need to commit to at least two shifts per week.

Work hours are generally part-time; 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm weekdays, and weekends from 8:30 am to 12.00 pm. For these roles, there may be an opportunity to work across the following leisure centres in the Stockton-on-Tees area;

• Billingham Forum, Town Centre, The Causeway, Billingham, TS23 2LJ
• IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 5BL
• Stockton Splash, Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TY
• Thornaby Pool, Thornaby Road, Thornaby, TS17 8AA

Once qualified successful trainees will be employed as swimming teachers by Tees Active on a casual or part-time basis.

Academy Itinerary

Applications close on 14 November 2022.

Apply to join the academy.

There will be an informal meet and greet on the 7 October and interviews on the 17 October.

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].

Tees Active

Tees Active is a charitable leisure trust that invests ‘every single penny’ of profit into providing a variety of exciting and rewarding leisure activities to enable the local community to lead a healthier, happier and more active life.

Based in the community our modern facilities, including state-of-the-art fitness clubs, an international standard white water centre and the North East’s leading Ice Arena provide the perfect environment for Tees Active to promote physical activity with the aim of inspiring active lifestyles, improving health and wellbeing and building stronger communities.

With over 250 employees Tees Active are committed to workforce training and personal development and the successful candidate will apply their knowledge, experience and training to play an integral part in the future success of Tees Active

Benefits

In return, you will be rewarded with excellent Company benefits including:
• Free Swimming and Gym membership and discounted class rates
• Pension Scheme including employer contributions
• Bespoke professional training and development
• Employee benefits package via Westfield Health
• An opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and diverse professional team
• Discounts on outdoor items from our North Shore shop.