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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, … […]
From Radio Waves to Pool Waves: A BBC Producer’s Passion for Teaching Swimming
BBC Local radio teams from across the country raised an incredible £161,000 for Children in Need, swimming a combined 1000 miles in the week preceding Children in Need during November 2024. BBC Radio Surrey producer and swimming teacher Sophia Atkins swam two miles each day for the challenge. She says: “I’m exhausted but enjoyed it. … […]
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 … […]
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, … […]
From COPD Diagnosis to Swimming Instructor: Rebecca’s Path to Better Health and a New Career
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 … […]
At Just 16, Maddy is Teaching Children to Swim While Preparing for a Career in Acting
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 … […]
From Film to Fitness: Steven Discovered Teaching Swimming
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 … […]
Miko chose swimming teaching as the ultimate part-time job for sixth form and university
After finishing his GCSEs, Miko, 16, from Sevenoaks, used his summer break to qualify as a swimming teacher. Miko completed a Combined Level 1 Swimming Assistant and Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification across nine days, successfully becoming a certified swimming teacher before starting his A-Levels. Miko explains: “I’ve been swimming from a very young … […]
From finance to the swimming pool: Andy’s second career
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 … […]
Volunteering to Vocation: Wendy’s Inspirational Path to Becoming a Swimming Teacher after 50
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 … […]
Olympic inspired swimming lesson game ideas
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 … […]