SEQ Level 1 Swim Assistant Course
Reward – Relate – Teach
Start your career as a swimming teacher with an SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification.
Bridport Leisure Centre are hosting a SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant course in September 2025.
On completion of the course, you will be qualified to work as an assistant swimming teacher.

This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as an assistant swimming teacher. It will enable you to actively support a qualified swimming teacher in the delivery of a planned learn to swim session.
Course content:
You will learn about:
- The role and responsibilities of an assistant swimming teacher
- The participant journey – Fundamental Movement Skills and Core Aquatic Skills
- The component parts of the strokes
- The scientific principles in swimming
- How to create an inclusive environment
- The purpose of components of a swimming lesson
- How to support participants and the Swimming Teacher
- How to demonstrate effective communication skills
- How to review your own performance
Course Dates:
Monday 22nd September to Saturday 11th October 2025
This Institute of Swimming course includes eLearing and on-site sessions at Bridport Leisure Centre DT6 5LN.
Prerequisites:
You must be at least 16 years of age. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, and you do not need any previous experience of teaching.
Cost per candidate £425
For further information and to book your place visit: https://instituteofswimming.org/course/37hbo50