Start A Career As A Swimming teacher

If you're looking for a career that offers personal growth, job satisfaction, and the chance to change lives, become a swim teacher with Swim Central! With competitive salary benefits and a supportive environment that champions both personal and professional growth, we offer more than just a swimming job.

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salary above the national average, plus huge Incentives!

While you work hard to teach water safety, improve peoples health, and make water fun, we’re busy making sure your dedication doesn't go unnoticed. 

Free Training

We'll provide you with all of the training you'll need to get started in your swimming career. You don't need any prior experience, just a serious passion for swimming and teaching! 

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Complete qualifications

You’ll get qualifications in either SEQ (Level 1 & 2) or STA (Award and Certificate). Everything you need to get you started to become a proficient and experienced swim instructor.

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Earn As You Train

After completing your qualification, get started working with us, build your experience and receive a salary. If you continue with more qualifications, we’ll increase your salary.

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Join Our Community

We strive to provide a welcoming, fun environment for our swim teachers. Don't just take our word for it – read what our teachers have to say!

  • The swim classes at Swim Central are top-tier. The instructors are attentive and professional, and the facilities are excellent. My confidence has improved greatly. Highly recommend!

    AB

  • Swim Central delivers exceptional swim lessons. The instructors are dedicated and make learning enjoyable. The environment is very welcoming. I was especially impressed by the manager, Jameel, who helped me.

    Dennis M

  • Loved the swim classes. The instructors make learning fun. I felt comfortable right away and picked up new skills fast. The place is clean and has everything you need. Definitely recommend if you want to get better at swimming!

    Jessica M

  • I myself was an ok-ish swimmer so decided to join the Adults Beginner class. It’s been great. The instructors spend time with each person in the class individually so I could learn at my own pace. After 2 months of once-weekly lessons I’ve graduated 🙂  Zahra in particular has been great in helping me improve, giving me insightful feedback and meaningful instructions. I now do lane swimming a couple of times a week to get the practice in. I’ve never found the sessions too busy, either morning or evening.

    K B

  • I took swimming classes here. The staff is very friendly especially my swim instructor Laura. She is an amazing teacher. She taught me butterfly, back stroke, gliding front and back. She is really a pro at teaching swimming to adults. Shower stalls are always clean and hot water available. Highly recommended.

    Hina Hanif

  • 660,000 Children Are At Risk. Help Save Lives By Teaching.

    We’re driven by the belief that everyone has the right to learn to swim. Half of 11-year-olds in the UK can’t swim 25 metres. That’s 660,000 children at risk, children who may never learn a potentially life-saving skill.

    By becoming a swimming instructor, your guidance and expertise can transform lives, providing both children and adults with the confidence and capability to stay safe in and around water.

    A swimming career is your opportunity to inspire, to empower, and to make a real difference in people’s lives.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

  • Starting in your third year of teaching with us, you become eligible for our free dental care plan. This benefit is designed to ensure that you have access to the best dental care without the worry of out-of-pocket expenses, covering everything from routine check-ups to necessary dental treatments.

    From your fourth year onwards, we enhance our commitment to your health by providing health insurance for you and your immediate family. This health insurance plan is comprehensive, offering peace of mind by covering a range of medical services and treatments. It’s our way of showing appreciation for your dedication and hard work, ensuring that you and your family are supported in maintaining your health.

  • At present, our focus is on providing comprehensive swimming lessons that cater to a variety of skill levels, from beginners to more advanced swimmers. However, we’re excited about the expansion of our class offerings to include aquatic classes at both intensive and fun levels in the near future. These new classes will offer a broader range of teaching experiences and opportunities for our instructors. If you’re interested in diversifying your teaching portfolio and being part of this exciting expansion, we encourage you to let us know. We will provide the necessary training and support to prepare you for these new opportunities as they become available.

  • Class sizes at our centre vary based on the age group and skill level of the students, but they are always maintained below the national average. Our priority is to create a learning environment where each student receives the attention they need to progress. Before you start teaching a class on your own, we’ll make sure you’re fully comfortable and confident in your ability to manage the class size assigned to you. This approach ensures that both you and your students have a positive and productive experience.

  • Our instructors receive an automatic yearly salary increase for the first five years, reflecting our commitment to your ongoing development and the value you bring to our team. Additionally, we conduct a performance evaluation annually. This process helps us align our goals, discuss your career aspirations and identify opportunities for your future development and growth within our centre.

  • To join our team as a swimming instructor, you’ll need a minimum of either SEQ Level 1 Swimming Teaching Assistant or STA Award in Teaching Swimming. Either of these qualifications will start you on the journey to become a swimming instructor, as they focus on communicating with pupils, understanding swimming strokes, planning and delivering lessons, safety and dealing with a wide range of abilities. With continuing experience, you’ll be able to provide high-quality swimming instruction and ensure the safety and progress of your students, and you can gain further qualifications in the industry.