This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as an assistant swimming teacher. It will enable you to actively support a qualified swimming teacher in the delivery of a planned learn to swim session.
Blended Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete the theoretical elements of the course online through interactive activities and checks on learning, prior to the practical workshops.
Who is the course designed for?
Anyone interested in starting a career in teaching swimming or wants to assist a swimming teacher. Blended courses are best suited to those with some prior experience of supporting swimming lessons.
Course content
The course is delivered through a mixture of classroom activities, online learning exercises and practical poolside learning. You will participate in at least two 30-minute swimming lessons to gain hands on practical experience.
You will learn about:
Download the full Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant specification.
Start2nd August 2019 |
End12th August 2019 |
VenueOnline |
Start16th August 2019 |
End16th August 2019 |
VenueMid Suffolk Leisure CentreGainsborough Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LH |
Start17th August 2019 |
End17th August 2019 |
VenueMid Suffolk Leisure CentreGainsborough Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LH |
Start24th August 2019 |
End24th August 2019 |
VenueMid Suffolk Leisure CentreGainsborough Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LH |
You must be at least 16 years of age at the start of the course.
You must have one of the following qualifications:
none
Online Test, Practical, Workbook
Course times are subject to change. These will be confirmed nearer to the course start date. Learners must attend all of the sessions listed, unless you are advised otherwise by your course tutor. Please note learners are required to assist in the water in order to meet the assessment criteria of the qualification.
This qualification is delivered and assessed in English.
Bookings must be made through the account of the individuals attending the training.
You have 12 months from the start date of the course to complete this full qualification.