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Swimming teachers across the UK urge more to take the plunge to support communities
A campaign has been launched by Swim England to highlight the vital community value of swimming teachers. Research has revealed that an estimated 667,000 children across the UK will miss out on lessons due to an instructor shortage.
With nationwide water safety a concern heading into the summer months, and an expected further influx of people wanting to learn to swim ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics, the leisure and aquatics sector has come together to highlight the essential contribution of swimming teachers in keeping our communities safe, happy and healthy.
If you are interested in becoming a swimming teacher and making a difference to your local community, get in touch with our sports team today.
Swim teacher, Sola Alegbe, urges more to take the plunge!
Sola Alegbe has been recognised for making an outstanding difference in her community, and is now backing calls for more people to consider swim teaching as an alternative or additional career.
A former revenue inspector at Transport for London, Sola unfortunately fell ill at her previous job in a role rife with stress and confrontation, only to discover her love for swimming. Now teaching across both London, she has made a profound impact inspiring more young people to get into the water and ensure that the local communities can be kept safe, happy and healthy.
"Becoming a swimming teacher gives you so much flexibility, you can do it in the evening or the morning and even if you have a job already, you can swim teach alongside it. I would definitely recommend anyone to become a swim teacher, your age does not matter, it really is the best job in the world.”
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Swim teacher, Kim Lapington, leads community impact from the pool to the fire station.
Kim’s impact on her community extends beyond the pool, also working in the Fire and Rescue service to help educate and protect her local community. With two roles, she has been able to deliver an even more profound community impact, inspiring more young people to get into the water and be kept safe, happy and healthy.
Expecting a further influx of people wanting to learn to swim ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics, Kim is leading calls for more people to consider the benefits of switching career paths and taking on a more fulfilling profession as swim teachers report higher levels of satisfaction, flexibility and fulfilment.
“Every day is amazing for me – being a part of the fire service is a high-pressure job, but it means a lot to support this community. Working in the pool, it’s an opportunity for me too, where I can destress and enjoy helping others."
If you’re interested in a more fulfilling career or looking for extra hours like Kim, start your journey by contacting our sports team today
Swim teacher, Claire Treliving, overcame her fear of water to support communities.
After nearly drowning and developing a fear of water as a young child, Claire went on to defy the odds by competing for Great Britain as a kayaker and even becoming a swim teacher – and has now been recognised for making an outstanding difference in her community to help others.
“Helping those who are really scared, or feel unable to do something, leaves a big impression on me. When you see the look on their face when they realise they can do it, it is so rewarding. I’d urge anyone to give it a go - visit your local leisure centre, because it’s so important that there are those who want to help, give back and make a difference. It’s amazing as a teacher too, you get a lot back that makes your job so enjoyable.”
If you’re interested in a more rewarding career or to retrain like Claire, start your journey by contacting our sports team today.