In a first of its kind agreement, Stevenage Leisure Limited (SLL) has partnered with the Institute of Swimming to recruit and train more swimming teachers ahead of the opening of its new pool at The Dunstable Centre later this year. The partnership will see SLL deliver Swimming Teacher training through its Swim England Qualifications Approved … […]
We have a fantastic new membership package and a great offer for new teachers and coaches who qualify with us. You can save £18 on your first years’ membership when you complete one of our Swim England teaching or coaching courses. Our membership benefits include: Industry leading insurance with up to £20 million of cover … […]
There are around 400,000 people who could be missing out of swimming lessons due to swimming teachers shortages. We want to solve this by offering part funded courses as part of our Teacher Training Academy. Rebecca Cox, Institute of Swimming’s managing director, said: “Teaching swimming is very rewarding but the cost of qualifying can hold people … […]
Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust (DCLT) has agreed a three year partnership with the Institute of Swimming to support the growth and development of its swimming teacher workforce. The partnership follows DCLT’s programme rebrand of its learn to swim provision. DCLT manages 14 leisure, fitness and entertainment sites across Doncaster and, in 2017, won the … […]
This year the Institute of Swimming has joined the Swim England Learn to Swim team to provide free workshops as part of their Roadshow. Swim England’s Swim School Roadshows’ are free regional events for swim schools, teachers and operators delivering the Learn to Swim Programme and school swimming. These convenient half-day events take place in … […]
Swim England and the Institute of Swimming have created a free online resource, ‘Mobile Devices in Swimming Lessons’, to support the growing trend towards mobile devices and apps being used by teachers to manage Learn to Swim programmes. Rebecca Cox, Managing Director of the Institute of Swimming said: “Online technology in the leisure sector is … […]
Swim England Qualifications has launched a new video, showcasing the experiences of real swim teachers. The video highlights the rewards of teaching swimming and the benefits of qualifying with Swim England Qualifications. Simon Stevens, Head of Swim England Qualifications, said: “Our new video shows why 10,000 people gain swim teaching and assistant qualifications … […]
It was launched on 9 January and it is now even easier and faster to book courses online. The new-look site can be accessed at swimming.org/ios and is mobile-enabled, so you can search, book and complete your learning while on the move. Other features include: Faster and intuitive experience allowing you to find the information … […]
A new agreement between Places Leisure and the Institute of Swimming is set to support more than 116,000 children learning to swim. The partnership will help provide ‘high-quality and fully-qualified’ teachers across the country. The three-year deal will see the Institute of Swimming deliver an aquatic workforce development plan to ensure all teachers are trained … […]
One of the country’s leading leisure operators is aiming to grow a new wave of swimming teachers after teaming up with the Institute of Swimming. Following a successful pilot scheme, David Lloyd Clubs are to roll out the ‘Grow Your Own’ training model – developed by the Institute of Swimming – across the country. The … […]
The Institute of Swimming is in the running for a national award which recognises excellence in coaching. It has been named as a finalist in the UK Coaching – Transforming Coaching Through Technology Award for its blended learning courses. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony at London’s Honourable Artillery Company on … […]
Leisure operators have hailed the Institute of Swimming’s innovative Teachers’ Training Academy for helping them to recruit teachers who “are the very best they can be.” More than 150 people have applied to join the pilot scheme of the Academy in London and Manchester since it was launched by the Institute of Swimming two weeks … […]