Apply to join the Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy in Wokingham

As part of our Academy, we are looking to train up swimming teachers around Wokingham.

Apply to join the academy

Recruitment Academy logo Places LeisureIf you want to become a swimming teacher and enjoy an active and rewarding role with Places Leisure 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.

Following the successful completion of training, there may be an opportunity to be employed by Places Leisure at one the following leisure centres:

  • Wokingham Leisure Centre, Wellington Rd, Wokingham RG40 2AF
  • Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Earley, Reading RG6 4GD
  • Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Woodlands Ave, Woodley, Reading RG5 3EU

Teaching swimming is an active and rewarding role. Work hours are generally part-time and there are a variety of working hours and contracts available. Lessons typically run between 3:30pm-7.00pm Monday – Friday and 8:00am-12.00pm Saturday.

There is also an opportunity to expand your hours with Pre School (Adult and Child) swimming lessons.

Above all, we ask that you are passionate about teaching and swimming and are able to demonstrate this with all tasks given to you.

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

Application Itinerary

Applications close 16 April 2023

Apply to join the academy

Following this shortlisted applicants will be given a link to find out more information about the programme to watch in their own time and then contacted in respect of a 15-minute virtual interview.

An informal meet and greet will take place week commencing 24 April 2023. Interviews will take place during the same week.

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. Please add our email address recruitmentacademy@swimming.org to your contacts to ensure that you receive all correspondence with us.

About Places Leisure

Places Leisure, part of the Places for People Group; whose work impacts on the lives of people across the U.K. – providing homes to live in, communities to retire to, spaces to stay active, supported homes for independent living, and student accommodation.

Committed to creating active places and healthy people. Helping people of all ages learn to swim or become stronger, faster or more confident swimmers is central to their aim. Your exciting new role as a Swimming Teacher will consist of working with customers, (sometimes on a one to one level) whilst motivating and instructing them in their lessons. These lessons will be conducted ensuring they are operated to the legal standards at all times, whilst also creating a fun, inclusive and safe environment. A very important factor of this role will be to use your personality when engaging with customers whilst also offering them your knowledge and expertise, with regards to any queries they may have.

The Benefits

At Places Leisure people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package; from a pension, generous holiday pay, training, sick pay, and free or discounted gym membership – to a wealth of extra perks including interest-free loans for colleagues, discounts and offers on thousands of retailers, restaurants and leisure outlets and much more.