Apply to join the Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy in West Berkshire

As part of our academy, we are looking to train swimming teachers across West Berkshire

Apply to join the academy

If you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Legacy Leisure, Parkwood,  then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 and weekends. Successful candidates will be asked to commit to a minimum of two shifts per week (Monday to Thursday 15.45 – 17.45, Friday 15:45 – 18:15, Saturday and Sunday 08.00-10.30).

Daytime hours may also be available but can’t be guaranteed.

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

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 21 August 2022

Apply to join the academy

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.

About Legacy Leisure, Parkwood

Legacy Leisure is a vibrant not for profit charitable organisation committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities they serve. They are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of their patrons and offer a diverse range of physical and cultural activities through sport, the arts or other associated activities.

Legacy Leisure offers exceptional career opportunities and successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that believes in investing in its people.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual leave
  • Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
  • Employee health cash plan
  • Employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Career progression
  • Training and development
Apply to join the academy

Apply to join the academy