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3w ago
Why work for minimum wage when you can turn your passion into a well-paying job? That’s exactly what 16-year-old Chelsea has done by qualifying as a swimming teacher straight after finishing school. She’s already seeing the benefits – securing flexible, high-paying work that fits around her studies, with plenty of opportunities on the horizon. Chelsea ..read more
Institute of Swimming Blog
3w ago
Julie Maver, 62, has been a swimming instructor at Active Life, a health and leisure provider in the Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable area, for over 20 years, teaching thousands of swimmers from ages 3 to 93. Her influence extends beyond the pool — she’s helped people swim the Channel, complete triathlons, and gain confidence ..read more
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1M ago
After being diagnosed with COPD and facing the reality of severe breathing difficulties, Rebecca, 43, took an extraordinary step to regain control of her life; she turned to swimming. What she started in order to strengthen her respiratory muscles has evolved into a newfound passion that not only transformed her health but led her to ..read more
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2M ago
At just 16, Maddy is making waves both in and out of the pool. By day she’s studying to become an actor, and in the evenings she guides young learners to swim. But Maddy’s part-time job as a swimming teacher isn’t just about earning extra money; it’s a strategic step towards pursuing her acting ..read more
Institute of Swimming Blog
2M ago
In August 2024, Steve, 25, completed a combined Level One and Level Two Qualification across nine days, successfully becoming a certified swimming teacher as part of his apprenticeship with Everyone Active. Steven’s apprenticeship, with Everyone Active at Edenbridge Leisure Centre in Kent, allowed him to work and earn a wage at the leisure centre ..read more
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5M ago
Ignite the Olympic spirit with our Paris Olympic-inspired swimming lesson games and activity ideas! Try out some of the following Paris-inspired swimming games in your swimming lessons for the 2024 Olympics: 1. Olympic-themed Rings The teacher sets up rings to act as goals, and the swimmers carry items or balls of varying sizes to the ..read more
Institute of Swimming Blog
5M ago
At 51, Wendy discovered a passion for being a swimming teacher, despite never having lessons as a child. Wendy found that both learning to swim and pivoting her career in adulthood has brought her unexpected happiness and confidence. Wendy explains: “I never had swimming lessons as a child and wasn’t a good or confident ..read more
Institute of Swimming Blog
5M ago
Andy, 56, from Maldon in Essex, is training to become a swimming teacher, which he says is giving him focus and self-value in his next stage of life, following early retirement after a 37-year career in finance at Ford Motors Company. Andy explains: “Back in August 2023 I took voluntary early retirement from a career ..read more
Institute of Swimming Blog
7M ago
Whether you’re a student eagerly awaiting the holiday break from school or someone seeking a new direction, consider this: why not embark on the journey to become a swimming teacher? There are lots of reasons why so many students decide to train to become swimming teachers and teach swimming alongside their studies. Start training from ..read more
Institute of Swimming Blog
7M ago
Saara, 16, from Leicester, completed her SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification earlier this year, following in the footsteps of her brother, Abu Bakr. Here, we’ll learn how she plans to benefit from working in aquatics, and what her mum, Sabreena, feels about her children becoming swimming teachers. Saara says: “I was inspired by ..read more