Teaching Swimming
We can help you start your journey as a swimming teacher, and then support you every step of the way as you progress to the level you want.
Search coursesSo you want to teach swimming? Great, we provide the best opportunities for you to achieve your ambitions. We can help you start your journey as a swimming teacher, and then support you every step of the way as you progress to the level you want.
We’re the UK’s most experienced trainer
As the largest trainer of swimming teachers in the UK, we have a vast experience in supporting all kinds of people achieve teaching qualifications, and we’d love to help you do the same.
Let’s get you qualified
While being an active and challenging role, becoming a swimming teacher is also hugely rewarding. You’ll have great opportunities for employment. Yes, you’ll need your qualifications, but thanks to our expertise and experience, gaining these is also fun and rewarding.
To become a swimming teacher there are two qualifications for you to gain.
- The SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) course is the first step and it allows you to support a Level 2 swimming teacher.
- We recommend gaining at least 3 months of experience as a swimming assistant before starting your SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming course.
Once you have your level 2 qualification you can then add to your skills with our Level 2 Teaching Pre-school Swimming course or brand new SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordinator programme.
Our course structure
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and the introduction of government guidance to combat the virus, we have adapted the way we deliver our courses to make sure everyone has the opportunity to train in a safe environment.
Our courses have been split into two halves:
- All courses will start online, exploring the theoretical elements either through a series of virtual classrooms, interactive e-learning, or a mixture of both.
- Once you have successfully completed the theory you will be able to book onto your practical sessions. These are located across England and will start with a webinar to familiarise yourself with the venue and their Covid-19 policies. During your pool based session, your tutor will go through your practical assessment.
Teaching swimming courses
SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)
Develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as an assistant swimming teacher.
SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher
Builds on the SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification, giving you the skills to independently deliver swimming lessons.
Combined SEQ Level 1 and Level 2 Teaching Swimming
This combined course enables anyone with experience supporting swimming lessons to complete the theoretical elements of both SEQ Level 1 and Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualifications side by side.
SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers - Virtual Classroom
This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as a swimming teacher for babies and toddlers/pre-school children.
SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordinator
Produced collaboratively with the swimming sector, to develop leadership skills, support business needs, improve the customer experience and maximise pool performance.
