Institute of Swimming
Monaka experienced the health benefits of swimming and wanted inspire others in her community
Monaka, trained to become a swimming teacher after a serious condition, Fibromyalgia, left her with severe mobility problems, at the time unable to walk. She explains: “My husband took me to the pool in order for me to start to regain movement. I had to learn to swim again. The health benefits of swimming, … […]
Institute of Swimming achieved the highest standard, Enhancing, on CIMSPA’s quality assurance review
Institute of Swimming obtain ‘Enhancing’ on CIMSPA’s new education partner quality assurance review. We are proud to announce that, following the recent education partner quality assurance review by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA), the Institute of Swimming has received ‘Enhancing’ for its great practice and high-quality provision. There … […]
Shabana retrained to teach women only swimming sessions in her community
Shabana, is a Community Wellbeing Manager, who has recently retrained to add swimming teacher to her skill set. She says: “I work promoting wellbeing out in my community and found there was a lot of women who had never learnt to swim due to cultural barriers. So many women told me they wanted to learn, … […]
Institute of Swimming Partners with TUI Musement for Summer of Opportunities
The Institute of Swimming is excited to announce a fantastic collaboration with TUI Musement to promote water safety and bring the joy of swimming to children across the globe. This partnership is set to make a significant impact as TUI expands its horizons, and we are proud to be a part of this journey. Empowering … […]
Adam, a profoundly deaf swimming assistant, shares his ambition in coaching and inclusive swimming
Adam, 17, from the Isle of Man, recently completed his SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) and SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualifications with the Institute of Swimming. Here, Adam, who was born profoundly deaf, will explain how he plans to make coaching part of his future career, and how he is keen to … […]
Chloe shares her passion for swimming by training for her ideal student job
Chloe shares her passion for swimming by training for her ideal student job. Chloe is currently studying for her A Levels in Sussex but her passion for swimming goes beyond just a hobby as she has completed her SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming teacher qualification. From an early age, Chloe’s parents wanted her to be … […]
A Refreshing Dive into a New Career From Occupational Therapist to Swimming Teacher
A Refreshing Dive into a New Career: From Occupational Therapist to Swimming Teacher Victoria, recently took the plunge into a new career as a swimming teacher. Having been a dedicated club swimmer for the Brighton Dolphins and Brighton Swimming Club and a lifelong enthusiast of the sport, her path took a turn as she decided … […]
Dan Ekema – navigating the depths of pool plant knowledge and education
Pool plant knowledge and education is pivotal to Daniel Ekema’s role as Pool Plant Programme Leader at the Institute of Swimming. We talked to Dan about his career history and his current role: Where it started Dan has worked in and around pools for many years. His time in the industry began with work experience … […]
From Competitive Swimmer to Aspiring Swimming Teacher, here’s Ryan’s impressive journey
Ryan, from East Sussex, has been making waves in the world of swimming. He started his aquatic journey at the young age of six, Ryan’s passion for the water has not only taken him into the ranks of competitive swimmers but has also steered him towards becoming a swimming teacher. Ryan joined Beacon Swimming … […]
Starting out in aquatics, Ben embarks on the Swimming Lesson Helper CPD
Swimming is not just a sport; it’s a life skill that opens up a world of possibilities from a young age. Meet Ben, 15, a member of Beacon Swimming & Lifesaving Club. Eager to contribute to his swimming community, Ben recently completed the Institute of Swimming, Swimming Lesson Helper CPD to help build his confidence … […]
Holly changed careers and retrained for a better work/life balance
Holly, 36, is a recently qualified swimming teacher. She retrained in 2020 after working for the NHS for ten years. Holly says: “After university, I started working for the NHS both in clinical and non-clinical settings, and although I enjoyed aspects of the work, I started to realise that I had never intended to work … […]
A complete guide to your course certificate and awarding organisation
We deliver courses with different awarding organisations depending on the programme to ensure we are collaborating with the leading experts in each field. Our Awarding Bodies and endorsing partners include Swim England Qualifications (SEQ), RLSS UK Qualifications, the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG), Swim England and CIMSPA. SEQ, ASA, RLSS UK? What do all … […]