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From Pool to International Recognition: Tutor, Ben, explains his career in aquatics
From Pool to International Recognition: Tutor, Ben, explains his career in aquatics An unplanned dive: Careers often follow a linear path, with clear goals and milestones laid out from the start. However, life sometimes takes twists and turns, leading individuals into unanticipated and rewarding professions. Here, we’ll explore Ben Stevens’ career journey – he transformed … […]
From Medalist to Mentor, Luke Turley, trained to coach future athletes
From Medalist to Mentor, Luke Turley, trained to coach future athletes Journey into Coaching Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Luke Turley, 24, finds immense fulfilment in inspiring and coaching the next generation of swimmers. Here, Luke will share his journey into coaching. Luke began his swimming career at Stevenage Swimming Club when he was eight years old, … […]
Institute of Swimming’s Educator Training Day a Resounding Success
Exploring the Depths of Aquatic Education The Institute of Swimming recently hosted a successful Educator Training Day, immersing their tutors in the depths of swimming teacher training. The event offered a unique opportunity for Educators to expand their knowledge and skills. A Day of Discovery and Learning The day started with a carousel-style session led … […]
Institute of Swimming maintains the highest standard, Enhancing, on CIMSPA’s Education Partner Quality Assurance Review
We are proud to announce that the Institute of Swimming has maintained it’s ‘Enhancing’ status from The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), for its high-quality education and learner development within the swimming sector. There are three review outcome ratings that a training partner provider can achieve: Emerging, Enabling and … […]
Julie is channelling her passion to teach the next generation of swimming teachers
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 … […]
Dive into a Bright Future: Teens Making Waves in Aquatics!
Could Aquatics be the Ideal Job for Your Teenager? As teenagers across the country seek part-time jobs to help fund their studies and social lives, as well as gain work experience, many parents are often left wondering where to guide them. What is the ideal part-time role that offers flexible hours, competitive pay and valuable … […]
Chelsea is turning her passion for swimming into her ideal student job
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, … […]
Newly Launched Registry Tracks Pool Chemical Incidents
Key industry bodies have launched a pool plant chemical incident register in a bid to help the sector improve standards of chemical handling and tackle the dramatic rise in accidents and incidents. Chemical incidents in the UK have risen dramatically over the last few years, particularly since covid, with the three year average between … […]
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 (CIMSPA), 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 … […]
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 … […]