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The latest news from the Institue of Swimming
Sheffield City Trust partners with Institute of Swimming to develop swimming provision at 6th National Performance Centre
Sheffield City Trust has renewed its three year consultancy-style agreement with the Institute of Swimming to further develop and grow its swimming lesson provision and increase opportunities and upskilling for current and potential new staff. SIV, the operating arm of Sheffield City Trust, has recently been announced as a Swim England National Performance Centre, with … […]
Swimming Teacher Story: Karen Barnes
Karen Barnes, 33, started her training to become a swimming teacher during her maternity leave when her first child, Jack, was just ten weeks old. Her son has just had his first birthday and Karen has been working part-time as a fully qualified swimming instructor for the last seven months. Karen says: “It’s been a … […]
Institute of Swimming signs a new partnership agreement with LiveWire
LiveWire, a Community Interest Company (CIC), has partnered with the Institute of Swimming to deliver talented and quality swimming instructors and coaches for its aquatic programme across Cheshire. LiveWire CIC and Warrington Borough Council continue to invest in high quality facilities for aquatics in the town, including a refurbished pool at its Great Sankey Neighbourhood … […]
Institute of Swimming and Fin2Fit Collaborate to Deliver Children’s Mono-Fin Mermaid and Shark Lessons
The Institute of Swimming has partnered with Fin2Fit to deliver its Mono-Fin CPD teacher training. Qualified teachers will be able to deliver Mono-Fin Mermaid and Shark lessons and parties, as a new and exciting approach to keep children interested in swimming. Fin2Fit offers the UK’s only Swim England Accredited Mono-Fin classes, along with a Mermaid … […]
What do the different insurance types mean and what do you need?
The world of insurance can be confusing, especially if you are new to the sector. As a teacher or coach, you are providing a specialised service and could be held responsible for an injury to another person. In circumstances like these, it is essential that you have appropriate insurance protection. Without insurance, you will need … […]
Which Pool Plant course is right for you?
We offer a series of pool plant courses that focus on the safe maintenance of swimming pools, spas and leisure water features; but which one is right for you? The big difference is whether you need to test the water or if you are responsible for the overall running of the plant room including maintaining … […]
Our synchro coaching journey – Q and A with Halifax duo Gemma and Chloe
After successful junior careers in synchronised swimming, Gemma Hollas and Chloe Heaton began their coaching journey with the Institute of Swimming as they look to give back to the sport. The Halifax Synchronised Swimming Club pair sat down for a Q&A to document their road to coaching. When did you learn to swim? Gemma: I … […]
TUI First Choice Holidays chooses Institute of Swimming for Instructor Training
The TUI Group has joined forces with the Institute of Swimming for a second year to deliver Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training sessions for its Swimming Instructors, based overseas at 12 First Choice Holiday Villages. The First Choice Holiday Village Swimming Academies teach learn to swim group sessions and one to one classes in each … […]
First qualification endorsed by CIMSPA assistant swimming teacher standard
Swim England’s Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification has become the first to be endorsed by the new CIMSPA assistant swimming teacher standard. The Level 1 qualification is our most popular course and the entry point for tens of thousands of swimming assistants to make their first steps into the industry – with many progressing … […]
Parkwood Leisure extends partnership with Institute of Swimming to develop swimming provision
Parkwood Leisure has renewed its three year partnership with the Institute of Swimming to support the growth and development of its swimming teacher workforce. Parkwood Leisure is one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, specialising in the development and operation of facilities on behalf of local authorities and manages 50 wet site/pools across the UK. … […]
Freedom Leisure renews partnership with Institute of Swimming to fulfil ambitious Learn to Swim programme
Freedom Leisure has renewed its partnership with the Institute of Swimming to support the growth and development of its swimming teacher workforce, as part of an ambitious aquatics plan to grow its Learn to Swim programme by 15% by March 2020. The strategic plan requires Freedom Leisure to considerably increase its swim teaching team to … […]
Kirklees Active Leisure renews partnership with Institute of Swimming
Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) has renewed its partnership with the Institute of Swimming, a collaboration that was first agreed in 2014, for a further three years in order to continue delivering highly skilled, quality swimming teachers from all around Yorkshire. KAL manages 13 leisure and swimming centres in Yorkshire and already employs 90 qualified Swim … […]