Teaching
Emily qualified as a Swimming Teacher in her gap year
Teaching Swimming was Emily’s ideal student job and helped fund her studies to become a Primary School Teacher. Emily, 20, from Somerset, became a swimming teacher to part-fund her studies. She’s since found it to be a rewarding and worthwhile job that will help in her pursuit to become a primary school teacher. Emily … […]
Nancy’s Swimming Assistant story “I really could not imagine working anywhere else whilst studying at College”
Nancy, 17, gained her SEQ Level 1 Assistant Swimming (teaching) qualification with the Institute of Swimming earlier this year, and is working part-time at Active Nation’s Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, whilst studying for her BTECH in Sport and Coaching at sixth form college. For Nancy, swimming is her happy place. She has been actively … […]
“In comparison to my student flat mates I definitely have the best part time job” – Waleed’s story
Waleed Ghafoory, 20, is a university student who is part-funding his education through his swimming teacher job As a young child, Waleed was scared of water and hated being splashed in the face. It was this fear that made his mum determined he would learn to swim and get over his water anxiety. He … […]
“Even after 17 years, I still love being in the pool and teaching people to swim.” Peta shares her story
“It’s such a rewarding job to watch a non-swimmer gaining their confidence in water.” Peta, 55, has more than 17 years’ experience as a swimming teacher. It’s a career she fell into, but she’s never looked back. Peta says: “Before having my three children, I worked as a PA in advertising. It was a career … […]
“I enjoy swim teaching, so it doesn’t really feel like work!” Amy shares her story
“Being a swimming teacher feels like part of my identity now rather than just a job. It genuinely feels good for the soul!” Amy has been a swimming teacher for 16 years, having completed her SEQ Level 1 and Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualifications in 2005 at the age of 16. She inherited a love … […]
“I’m loving life ‘poolside’, it’s a fun job and for me it’s stress free.“ Keiran shares his story
“You don’t have to be an expert swimmer to be a great swimming teacher!” Keiran, 45, retired from HM Armed Forces in 2019 after serving for nearly 25 years as a Communication specialist for the Royal Logistic Corps. On retirement, he and his family moved and bought a home in Worcestershire. For the next couple … […]
Institute of Swimming partner with Active Partnership-Active Together
The Institute of Swimming has joined forces with the local Active Partnership – Active Together, to help support the countywide shortages of swimming teachers across the leisure sector. The new Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy aims to source and train 46 new swimming teachers, to ensure leisure operators across Leicestershire have a sufficient workforce to meet … […]
Christmas Themed Swimming Lesson Activities
Create a festive feel with our Christmas Themed Swimming Lesson Activities. Swimming teachers wanting to add a little festive sparkle to their swimming lessons may want to check out the following Christmas themed games. Including some of our favourite festive swimming activities as well as swim teacher activities from the Swim England Learn to Swim team. … […]
Institute of Swimming partner with Places Leisure to help solve the shortage of Swimming Teachers.
Institute of Swimming partner with Places Leisure to help solve the shortage of Swimming Teachers. The Institute of Swimming have launched a brand new nationwide Recruitment Academy with Places Leisure in a bid to help solve the shortage of swimming teachers. The UK is currently facing a shortage of around 8,000 swimming teachers meaning 600,000 … […]
Halloween Themed Swimming Lessons
Halloween Themed Swimming Lesson Ideas Have some fun in the pool and get creative with our spooktacular Halloween swimming lesson ideas! 1. Warm-up Game Get your swimmers warmed up by embracing the theme and moving around the pool: Walk like a zombie Move like a ghost Be a pumpkin (mushroom float) Fly on a broomstick … […]
Teaching doesn’t feel like a job, it is so rewarding. Alison shares her story
Alison always had a love for swimming and had aspirations from a young age to become either a swimming teacher or physical education teacher. She enjoys working with children and has had jobs in several preschools and schools. To keep fit and active she turned to swimming almost daily. It was at this point in … […]
Jason’s story: “I love seeing people develop a passion for the sport and seeing them enjoy swimming as much as I do”
Jason has achieved qualifications for multiple roles within the swimming and aquatics sector; he’s been a swimming teacher for over 14 years, a swim coach for 7 years and a Swim England tutor for 4 years. He currently works full-time as the Assistant Head Coach of KAL [Kirklees Active Leisure] Swim Performance working in partnership … […]