If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. We are searching for enthusiastic trainees to start their new career with Frogs and Friends.

Apply now to start your journey to becoming a swimming teacher!

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, weekends and evenings. For these roles, there may be an opportunity to work across the following sites;

• • Bishopsgate School, Bishopsgate Road, Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0YJ
  • Heathfield School, London Road, Ascot SL5 8BQ
  • St Georges School, Wells Lane, Ascot SL5 7DZ

Once qualified successful trainees will be employed as paid swimming teachers by one of our partners on a casual or part-time basis. Daytime lessons may be available to cover, this will vary by site. There may also be the opportunity to gain employment for the right candidates after completing the SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant Course.

Academy Itinerary

Applications close on 26 February 2023.

Apply to join the academy

A meet and greet session will take place on 6 March 23 and interviews will take place w/c 6 March 23.

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.

Once qualified, the successful trainees will be employed as swimming teachers and offered ongoing training for continual professional development.

If you have any questions before applying you can contact us at recruitmentacademy@swimming.org.