Sports Apprentice with Swimming
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Company: LAURA'S SWIM ACADEMY LIMITED
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Location: Birmingham, B46 1JT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,250.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000021255
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Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
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Start Date: 13/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 30 hours a week for 50 weeks (will include Saturdays to no later than 3pm). Exact working days and hours TBC. Mandatory x2 week break when the business closes over the Christmas period.
Brief Description
I’m looking for somebody with positive energy to help motivate children of all ages to swim. To be proactive (can see when things need to be done to help out, in or out of the pool) without being told. I want somebody to be passionate about seeing the clients progress & enjoy seeing them succeed.
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism.
Sector specific CPD, such as:
- Level 2 STA Award in Swim Teaching
- STA safety award qualification
- Pool maintenance and water testing CPD
- Supporting the PE curriculum (swimming focussed)
- Behaviour Management
- Safeguarding/Prevent
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Digital skills
- Functional skills in maths and English (where required)
Future Prospects
We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:
- Careers within the Sport Coaching/education sector
- Potential further employment with the organisation
- Opportunity for further education
- Opportunity to become a pool co-ordinator
- Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Not only shadowing & assisting instructors but also helping with admin duties & setting/tidying up. Must enjoy being in the water & enjoy swimming. Doesn't need to be great at swimming themselves but must be confident in deep water. You will be given all knowledge & shown everything to become a great instructor. The main requirement is being great with children of all ages & being very patient.
This role involves travel between different swimming pools sites. Sites are detailed below on the vacancy. Please only apply if you can travel between sites.
The Community Activator Apprenticeship with Swimming specialism has an important role to play in improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and communities. Working alongside our pool co-ordinator and swim teachers, this apprenticeship will give you an introduction into the world of swim teaching. Along the apprenticeship journey, you will learn how to plan, deliver and review sessions. We will also fund your lifeguarding and swim teacher qualifications.
Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and specifically have a love for swimming? Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing? Can you be a positive role model to inspire and motivate children? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team? If so, our Community Activator Coach apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you!
Key aspects of the role include:
- Working directly with children in water from around 3yrs +
- Support/assist with extra-curricular activities e.g. leisure swims/pool parties
- Undertaking routine maintenance of equipment, water testing and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the pool environment
- Delivery of a range of interventions to support targeted pupil learning (e.g. children with additional needs)
- Use of technology with our swimphony software to update progress reports & log attendance
- Admin duties will also be included such as stock checking & emailing clients, working behind reception
Being proactive with keeping everywhere tidy & clean when necessary. Setting for sessions & tidying floats away.
Other Information
All applicants will need to demonstrate they can pass an NPLQ swim test which will include the ability 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.
*Applicants must be confident and happy to travel to and from the main base school location each day. Please only apply for this apprenticeship if the location suits your mode of transport and travel times etc. There may be occasions where we’ll go to our other pools when needed -
- Main base - Laura’s Swim Academy - unit 42, Roman Way, Coleshill Industrial Estate, B46 1JT
- The Belfry - Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9PR
- Aquasport International (The Dive Centre) - Lincoln Road, Olton, B27 6PA
- Bablake school - Coundon road, Coventry, CV1 4AU
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work across our school settings is expected to share this commitment. Therefore, this position is subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure and relevant references.