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Swimming Careers

LOOKING FOR A CHANGE?

If you are looking to change or start a career in Aquatics, you do not necessarily need to already hold the relevant qualifications. Active Lifestyle Centres offer training for the right candidates who exude passion and show potential.

Are you are passionate about improving people’s lives?  Can you work independently and as a team?  Do you possess good communication skills?

If this sounds like you, why not join our swimming community?

ENQUIRIES CALL 0300 333 0300

TRAIN TO BE A SWIMMING TEACHER

So you want to train to be a swimming teacher? Great, we provide training to get you there.

 

Whist being an active and challenging role, becoming a swimming teacher is also hugely rewarding. Yes, you’ll need your qualifications.  However this need not be a deterrent, we are always looking to invest in the right people, who show a passion, and share in our vision to ‘Inspire Active Lifestyles’.

 

Our Swimming Teachers are all qualified by the Institute of Swimming (IoS), the largest trainer of swimming teachers in the UK. This qualification is recognised countrywide across the UK and offers an aquatics career development path.

 

If you would like to work for Active Lifestyle Centres, have a passion for Swimming and believe you have what it takes to teach, don’t delay, and contact us today.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Want to become a Pool Lifeguard? Looking to get your foot in the door for a career in leisure? From pool rescues to CPR, you’ll learn fantastic skills during your NPLQ course that you can use throughout your life.

 

BENEFIT FROM:

  • Opportunity for career progression (most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards)

  • NPLQ is recognised around the world, providing an opportunity to work and travel

  • Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR

  • Work within a team with varied working hours

GET QUALIFIED:

The first step to becoming a Pool Lifeguard is to get qualified. In the UK this means obtaining an NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification).

 

TO TAKE PART YOU MUST BE 16-YEARS-OLD AND BE ABLE TO:

  • Jump / dive into deep water

  • Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds

  • Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water

  • Tread water for 30 seconds

  • Surface dive to the floor of the pool

  • Climb out unaided without ladder / steps and where the pool design permits

    Aquatics Career Enquiry

    For general enquiries please call 0300 333 0300