Swimtime Teaching Standards

Our swimming teaching standards are at the very heart of Swimtime. All our teachers are handpicked and verified to ensure our swimmers receive a safe, fun, and rewarding experience!

“
Swimtime has been great for my kids, they've come on leaps and bounds compared to other local classes. Wendy is so much more patient and kind especially with my autistic son. Best move I ever made for their swimming education.
Isla Fenton - Swimtime South West parent”

Industry leading

Our swimming teaching standards are at the very heart of Swimtime. All our teachers are hand picked and verified to ensure our swimmers receive a safe, fun and rewarding experience.

Qualifications

All our Swimming Teachers are qualified to internationally recognised standards. They will hold:

A swimming teaching qualification at a Level 2 from a recognised Awarding Body such as Swim England or STA
A rescue qualification
First Aid training
Safeguarding certification

Training

Swimtime teachers not only hold UK Government recognised qualifications, they are also trained by Swimtime to deliver an enhanced service. Many of these qualifications are provided from our in house training team at the Swimtime Training Academy. They provide aquatic education not just to Swimtime, but to commercial clients all over the world.

Technology

Our award winning technology, helps our network of family run businesses stay on top of the latest training. This ensures that our teachers are not only qualified, but continue to learn and growth throughout their time with Swimtime.

Experience

Swimtime was founded in 1998. For over 20 years we have developed knowledge and experience that not just complies with internationally respected standards but plays an active role in shaping them.

Swim schools lecture — Sharing our expertise in Australia.

Swimtime is a member of the International Swim School Association, helping to shape the educational and strategic direction of the industry.

This means, Swimtime is part of a thriving globally community that is committed to improving the health and well being of children all over the globe.