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 two shifts per week (Monday to Friday 3.30-7 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am-12 pm – times may vary with sites)

Additional daytime lessons may also be available.

For these roles, there may be an opportunity to work at the following leisure centres;

• Torbay Leisure Centre, Penwill Way, Clennon Valley, Paignton, TQ4 5JR
• Riviera International Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, South Devon TQ2 5LZ

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

Application Itinerary

Applications close on 2 October  2022

Apply to join the academy

Interviews and meet and greet will take place week commencing 7 October 2022.

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 recruitmentacademy@swimming.org.