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Swimming teacher apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through
  • an apprenticeship
  • training with a professional body

    • Apprenticeship
    You can complete a leisure team member Level 2 apprenticeship. There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.


    Other Routes
    You can qualify as a swimming teacher by doing Level 1 and Level 2 teaching qualifications awarded by Swim England or the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA). These qualifications will allow you to teach non-swimmers, improvers and people looking to learn advanced swimming skills. You may be able to train on the job and become qualified while you work. This would depend on your employer. 

    Swimming teacher apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses 
    • customer service skills 
    • the ability to work on your own 
    • leadership skills 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
    • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    • excellent verbal communication skills
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass enhanced background checks, as you may be working with children and vulnerable adults. You'll need to be over 16 years of age.

    Swimming teacher apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    During your day-to-day duties, you could: 

    • teach or coach one-to-one or in groups 
    • plan and deliver sessions 
    • demonstrate swimming techniques and correct faults 
    • identify ways to improve performance 
    • make sure safety standards are followed 
    • check life-saving equipment is in working order
    • organise and supervise assistants and helpers
    • offer basic first aid
    Working environment
    You could work at a fitness centre or at a school. Your working environment may be physically demanding and humid. You may need to wear a uniform.

    Career path and progression - Swimming teacher apprenticeships

    With experience, you could be a swim co-ordinator or lead swimming teacher, checking the quality of swimming teachers. You could work as the head coach of a sports club, or senior coach with a regional or national team. You could also move into sports development or youth work.

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      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
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