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The latest news from the Institue of Swimming
Tees Active Partners with the Institute of Swimming
North East community leisure trust, Tees Active, has formed an exciting partnership with the Institute of Swimming, focussing on the continuous development of its established learn to swim scheme, including the recruitment of potential new swimming teachers. Tees Active, managing three swimming pools and teaching over 2,000 children and adults each week, strives for high … […]
Swim England launches new Coaching Open Water Swimming qualification
As part of Coaching Week 2019 Swim England have unveiled fantastic new Level 2 Coaching Open Water Swimming qualification. Replacing the Level 2 Award in British Open Water Swimming, this qualification has been designed to provide coaches with the specialist knowledge needed to deliver open water swimming sessions. It has been specifically developed to meet … […]
New Swim England Level 2 Babies and Toddlers Qualification
Swim England Qualifications have launched their new Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers qualification. Developed to help babies and toddlers discover their love of swimming, the new qualification will enable swimming teachers to make baby’s first experiences of the water special and fun. The practical qualification will give teachers the knowledge, skills and … […]
How I made £7,000 while doing my A-levels
Looking for a job with flexibility, good pay and job satisfaction? Here’s one you may not have thought of… Finding the right part-time job is tough. How do you find something flexible that will comfortably fit in around your studies? And what about the pay – does anyone offer more than minimum wage? While there … […]
Institute of Swimming launch Teacher Recruitment Academy to solve teacher shortage
The Institute of Swimming has launched a new Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy in a bid to solve a nationwide demand for swimming teachers. The Academy, which follows successful pilots with Everyone Active, Trafford Leisure and 1Life, will give those starting a career as a swimming teacher – or those looking for a change of profession … […]
Apply to join the Institute of Swimming Teacher Training Academy in Trafford
There are around 400,000 people who could be missing out of swimming lessons due to swimming teachers shortages. We want to solve this by offering part funded courses as part of our Teacher Training Academy. Rebecca Cox, Institute of Swimming’s Managing Director, said: “Teaching swimming is very rewarding but the cost of qualifying can hold … […]
Institute of Swimming confirms first of its kind collaborative agreement with Stevenage Leisure
In a first of its kind agreement, Stevenage Leisure Limited (SLL) has partnered with the Institute of Swimming to recruit and train more swimming teachers ahead of the opening of its new pool at The Dunstable Centre later this year. The partnership will see SLL deliver Swimming Teacher training through its Swim England Qualifications Approved … […]
New membership package and offer for new teachers and coaches
We have a fantastic new membership package and a great offer for new teachers and coaches who qualify with us. You can save £18 on your first years’ membership when you complete one of our Swim England teaching or coaching courses. Our membership benefits include: Industry leading insurance with up to £20 million of cover … […]
Commonwealth Silver Medalist trains as swim teacher with the Institute of Swimming
Commonwealth Silver Medalist and future Olympic swimmer, Jacob Peters, 18, is already taking steps to protect his career when he retires from competitive swimming, training to be a swimming teacher with the Institute of Swimming. The world-class athlete, who competes internationally for Team England, made his debut appearance at the Commonwealth Games in 2018, winning … […]
Apply to join the Institute of Swimming Teacher Training Academy in Exeter
There are around 400,000 people who could be missing out of swimming lessons due to swimming teachers shortages. We want to solve this by offering part funded courses as part of our Teacher Training Academy. Rebecca Cox, Institute of Swimming’s managing director, said: “Teaching swimming is very rewarding but the cost of qualifying can hold people … […]
Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust partners with Institute of Swimming to develop swimming provision
Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust (DCLT) has agreed a three year partnership with the Institute of Swimming to support the growth and development of its swimming teacher workforce. The partnership follows DCLT’s programme rebrand of its learn to swim provision. DCLT manages 14 leisure, fitness and entertainment sites across Doncaster and, in 2017, won the … […]
Applications open for our Pool Plant Tutor Training Programme
Our tutors form an integral part of our pool plant programme and allow us to deliver engaging and motivating courses, filled with plenty of technical knowledge. This ensures our customers receive a quality experience are equipped to continue their learning at work through site-specific training and development. The number of trainee tutors recruited into the … […]