SWIM ENGLAND LEVEL 1 ASSISTANT (TEACHING)
This qualification is for individuals that want to start a career in swimming. You may be looking to assist a level 2 swimming teacher or perhaps take a small group of swimmers under the supervision of a level 2 swimming teacher. All swim schools operate differently and there are a variety of roles available for a level 1 assistant swimming teacher.
LEVEL 1 ASSISTANT (TEACHING) OVERVIEW
Who is the qualification for?
This qualification is for individuals that want to start a career in swimming. You may be looking to assist a level 2 swimming teacher or perhaps take a small group of swimmers under the supervision of a level 2 swimming teacher. All swim schools operate differently and there are a variety of roles available for a level 1 assistant swimming teacher.
Who is this course awarded by?
This course is awarded by Swim England Qualifications and upon successful completion of the course you will receive a nationally recognised certificate of achievement. Whilst your certificate is issued by SEQ, the course itself is delivered by Three Whistles, we are an official training provider of Swim England Qualifications.
How long does it take to complete the course?
This course takes place over 4 days, usually on weekends or during half term holidays. The guided learning hours for this course are 26 hours. There may be some self study required for this course taking the total time to 30 hours.
We tend to deliver this course using a blended format, starting with 2 evenings online via Zoom then followed by 2 days in person.
Taken from the Swim England website:
The SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification is a practical qualification to start your career in swimming.
This qualification has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as meeting the requirements of the professional standard for the role of an Assistant Swimming Teacher and provides 10 CIMSPA CPD points.
This qualification will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to assist a qualified Swimming Teacher in delivering high quality inclusive swimming lessons in a range of settings, for example at a leisure centre, swim school or club learn to swim programme.
Content
You will learn about:
The role and responsibilities of a Swimming Assistant
The participant journey; Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) and Core Aquatic Skills (CAS)
The component parts of the strokes
The scientific principles in swimming
How to create an inclusive environment
The purpose of components of a swimming lesson
How to support participants and the Swimming Teacher
How to demonstrate effective communication skills
How to review your own performance
By the end of this course, you will be able to assist a qualified Level 2 Swimming Teacher.
Qualification Time
30 hours (26 guided learning hours plus 4 hours self study)
Entry Requirements
You must be 16 years of age or older on the first day of the course
No formal entry requirements or prior experience required
Assessment
Theoretical questions
Observation
Review record
This qualification is not graded. You will either pass or fail. You will have 12 months to reach the required standard.
Next Steps
Once qualified, your next step could be to become either a qualified Swimming Teacher or Babies and Toddlers Swimming Teacher.
Find further information on our:
SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification click below
SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers qualifications click below
Range of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) click below