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
4 October 2026
SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Sidcup Leisure Centre
London
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Queen's Park Sports Centre
East Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Places Leisure Eastleigh
South East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Abingdon Sports and Leisure
South East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Salt Ayre Leisure Centre
North West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Sunderland Aquatic Centre
South East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - University of Liverpool Sports Centre
North West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Melksham Community Campus
South West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Daventry Leisure Centre
East Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Wolverhampton Swimming & Fitness Centre
West Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Lichfield Leisure Centre
West Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Metrodome Leisure Complex
North East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Stratford Leisure Centre
West Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre
South East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Horfield Leisure Centre
South West
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5 October 2026
SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre
West Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub
North West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Leigh Leisure Centre
North West
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10 October 2026
SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Corby East Midlands International Pool
East Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Life Leisure Grand Central
North West
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Quarry House Leisure Centre
North East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Hertfordshire Sports Village
East
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SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers - Easton Leisure Centre
South West
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11 October 2026
SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
East
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Caludon Castle Sports Centre
West Midlands
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - London Aquatics Centre
London
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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming - Loughborough University Pool
East Midlands
Institute of Swimming, Level 2, Swim England Training Courses, Swimming, Teaching Courses
13 October 2026