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.
Watch this short video which showcases the experiences of real swim teachers, the rewards of teaching swimming and the benefits of a Swim England Qualifications (SEQ) course.
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 qualified swimming teacher. We then recommend gaining at least 3 months of experience as a swimming assistant before attending an SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming course. Once you have your level 2 qualification you can then add you your skills with our Level 2 Teaching Pre-school Swimming course.
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.
SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers
Builds on the SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification, developing your knowledge and skills to teach swimming to babies and toddlers.
