The SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification is a practical qualification to start your career in swimming.
This qualification will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to assist a qualified Swimming Teacher in delivering high quality inclusive swimming lessons in a range of settings, for example at a leisure centre, swim school or club learn to swim programme.
You will learn about:
The role and responsibilities of a Swimming Assistant
The participant journey, Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) and Core Aquatic Skills (CAS)
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
By the end of this course, you will be able to assist a qualified Level 2 Swimming Teacher.
