Membership
Institute of Swimming supports two exciting new Swim England membership packages for aquatics coaches
Two exciting and comprehensive membership packages available to coaches across all aquatic disciplines have been launched by Swim England. The Coach and Coach Plus Memberships are backed by the Institute of Swimming and will give almost 6,000 registered coaches the essential support and protection they need while helping them develop with additional training opportunities. It … […]
Benefits of being a member of the Institute of Swimming
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 … […]
New e-learning on the Swim England Return to Pools Guidance now available for members
In anticipation of pools opening, Swim England released their comprehensive Return to Pools Guidance in June which includes robust recommendations for how the whole sector can safely reopen in line with government guidance. So our members can work through the guidance and implement the recommendations safely and effectively, we have created a free e-learning in … […]
Swimming teacher training to support Swim England’s Returning to Pools Guidance
In mid-June Swim England released their comprehensive Returning to Pools Guidance which includes robust recommendations for how the whole sector can safely reopen in line with government guidance. So swimming teachers and operators can implement the guidance safely and effectively, and restart their learn to swim programmes, the Institute of Swimming has created a suite of free … […]
New Introduction to Teaching the Four Strokes online learning
The Institute of Swimming has developed a new suite of four interactive online courses, enabling you to deliver practical sessions that focus on the development of a good technique across all four strokes, from non-swimmers to improvers. The Introduction to Teaching Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly online courses have also been brought together as … […]
Membership and insurance frequently asked questions
At Swim England’s Teaching and Education conference our Membership team were there answering your questions. Here are the answers to some of the most popular questions from the day: Will I be covered under my employer’s insurance? Employers, such as Leisure Operators or Swim Schools should have insurance in place which includes employer’s liability and … […]
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 … […]
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 … […]