Teaching
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 … […]
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 … […]
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. … […]
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, … […]
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 … […]
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 … […]
Monaka experienced the health benefits of swimming and wanted inspire others in her community
Monaka, trained to become a swimming teacher after a serious condition, Fibromyalgia, left her with severe mobility problems, at the time unable to walk. She explains: “My husband took me to the pool in order for me to start to regain movement. I had to learn to swim again. The health benefits of swimming, … […]
Dan trained at 16 to teach swimming to fund his studies and future aspirations
Dan, 16, has just completed his SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming Qualification. Here he will share his love of swimming and how he plans to use his qualifications to support his long term aspirations. Dan says: “I love swimming and have been assisting at a local swim school since I was in Year 10. As … […]
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 … […]
Henry is working in his Dream Job; Teaching Swimming Abroad
Henry, a passionate Swimming Teacher whose journey has taken him to incredible places and allowed him to make a lasting impact on the lives of many. Meet Henry: From Volunteer to Accomplished Swimming Teacher. Henry’s journey in the world of swimming teaching began as a lesson helper at a swim school in Leicester. “I really … […]