Swim England Qualifications
SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming Qualification
December 5, 2025The SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming qualification sets a new standard for excellence in swimming teacher training. This streamlined qualification equips you with all the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver safe, fun, and inclusive swimming lessons from day one once qualified without the need for a separate SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification.
This qualification has been officially endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as meeting the professional standard for the role of a Swimming Teacher. Successful completion provides 10 CIMSPA CPD points, ensuring your training meets the highest industry standards.
Why choose this qualification?
- Faster, smarter pathway – qualify as a fully-fledged swimming teacher through one comprehensive course.
- Poolside-ready skills – learn to plan, adapt, and deliver lessons for all ages and abilities, guiding every swimmer from beginner to confident swimmer.
- Structured support – 50 hours total qualification time, including 38 guided hours, blending theory with hands-on teaching and real-time feedback upon assessment.
- Flexible entry routes – start directly, progress from Learn to Swim Helper CPD course, or upgrade from SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification.
What you’ll learn:
By the end of the qualification, you will be able to:
- Teach aquatic skills and strokes across all ability groups.
- Prepare and deliver effective schemes of work and lesson plans.
- Adapt lessons to meet individual needs and track progress.
- Work professionally within an aquatics team and deliver excellent customer care.
- Reflect on your teaching practice and continue your professional development.
Next Steps
Once qualified, your next step could be to become either a qualified Babies and Toddlers Swimming Teacher or Manager of Learn To Swim Programmes.
Find further information on our:
- SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers qualifications here
- SEQ Level 3 Managing Learn To Swim Programmes here
- Range of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses here
Upcoming Level 2 Courses
27 September 2026
SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Littlehampton Wave
South East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Tonbridge Swimming Pool
South East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Winchester Sport & Leisure Park
South East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - GL1 Leisure Centre
South West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Torbay Leisure Centre
South West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Ravelin Sports Centre
South East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - David Ross Sports Village
East Midlands
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28 September 2026
SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Towcester Centre for Leisure
East Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Brighouse Swimming Pool
North East
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1 October 2026
*NEW* SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming – Online with Venue TBC - StreamlinEd
Online
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SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) and SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming (Combined Course) – Online and Venue TBC - StreamlinEd
Online
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2 October 2026
SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Harvey Hadden Sports Village
East Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre
East Midlands
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3 October 2026
SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Benfield Sports Centre
North East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Weymouth Swimming Pool
South West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre
North East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Wycombe Leisure Centre
South East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Ellesmere Port Sports Village
North West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Breckland Leisure Centre & Waterworld
East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Tarka Leisure Centre
South West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Fenton Manor Sports Complex
West Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Leeds Beckett University
North East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Skipton Leisure Wellbeing Hub
North East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - The Castle Centre
London
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