Course Description

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Virtual SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) @ Newton Le Willows. Start date 3/11/25

🔱SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)

Delivered by Imperial Swimming Teachers – A Swim England Approved Training Centre

Ready to take your first step into the world of swimming teaching?

Our SEQ Level 1 Assistant (Teaching) qualification gives you everything you need to start assisting swim lessons with confidence.

This course has a guided learning hour count (GLH) of 26 hours.

🔱What this course gives you:

By the end of this qualification, you will:

    •    Understand the role and responsibilities of a swimming assistant

    •    Be able to support a qualified Level 2 teacher on poolside

    •    Gain real hands-on experience assisting actual swimming lessons

    •    Receive a nationally recognised Swim England qualification

🔱Is this course right for me?

This course is ideal if you are:

    •    Interested in a career in swimming teaching

    •    A school staff member, student, or looking for part-time flexible work

    •    A parent or carer wanting to get involved at your local pool

    •    A swimmer ready to transition into teaching

You must be 16 or older on the course start date. No previous qualifications are required

🔱 How the course is delivered:

This is a blended course with a mix of virtual and in-person elements, designed for flexibility while still providing meaningful practical experience.

    1.    Welcome Webinar (ZOOM)

A friendly introduction session to meet your tutor and fellow learners and get set up for success.

    2.    Two 3.5-hour Virtual Webinars (ZOOM)

Interactive live teaching sessions with your tutor to cover the core knowledge you’ll need.

    3.    Independent eLearning

You’ll be asked to complete 6–8 hours of structured and reviewed online learning in your own time, supported by a knowledge check to reinforce understanding before your practical days. In the case of extra support your tutor will provide this.

    4.    Two 5 hour Practical Days at Newton-le-Willows Leisure Centre

These in-person sessions include some time with your tutor to go through demonstrations and check your knowledge as well as supporting a qualified Level 2 swimming teacher and assisting in a minimum of two 30-minute swimming lessons and a short written review of your performance.

🔱What will I learn?

Your tutor will support you in developing key knowledge and skills, including:

    •    Supporting the delivery of swimming lessons

    •    Understanding the fundamental movement and aquatic skills

    •    Components of each swimming stroke and how to assist with them

    •    The science behind swimming and skill development

    •    Creating inclusive, engaging lessons

    •    Reflecting on your own development

🔱How will I be assessed?

You’ll complete a range of tutor-assessed activities:

    •    17 short written questions (completed online or in your own time)

    •    A practical assessment assisting in real swim lessons

    •    A short written review record following your practical experience

🛍️Flexible payments via Klarna available at checkout.