SEQ Level 1 and Level 2 swim teacher qualifications
We're working in partnership with Swim England to host their swim teacher courses.
To become a swimming teacher there are 2 qualifications for you to gain.
- The SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) course is the first step and allows you to support a Level 2 swimming teacher
- We recommend gaining at least 3 months of experience as a swimming assistant before starting your SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming course.
Once you have your Level 2 qualification you can then add to your skills with our SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddler course or our SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordinator programme.
These courses are held at Medway Park and more details on how to book can be found on the Institute of Swimming website.
| 17 February 2025 | SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) Face to Face |
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| 28 April 2025 | SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming - Face to face |
| 5 July 2025 | SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) Face to Face |
| 4 August 2025 | SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming - Face to face |
Medway Sport Swim Teacher Academy
Medway Sport run a swim teacher academy in partnership with Swim UK, Functional skills and Swim England. We provide:
- teacher training
- mentoring
- support to develop swimming teachers.
This programme will include gaining your swim teacher level 1 and level 2 qualifications and offers employment within our swimming lesson programme.
If you're interested in finding out more about this programme email medwaysport@medway.gov.uk.