Really?
Is that desk job really for you? Is it really inspiring you to get up in the morning?

What about trying something completely different? Come and learn to teach. A career teaching all things aquatic could be just what you’re looking for. And with us, you’re learning from the best.

Swimming is a fantastic source of fitness and a brilliant way to relax at the end of a hard day. And, like riding a bike, learning to swim will stick with you for the rest of your life. Imagine how good you would feel teaching a child to swim, knowing it will give them a lifetime of fitness.

At Edinburgh Leisure we have all manner of aquatics courses that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to teach in any field (or pool for that matter) you choose.

Our teaching courses are all now UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) accredited and presented in association with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) ensuring your qualification is recognised nationwide. Our tutors have many years of experience, are very well qualified and have a great time delivering the courses. Their sure-fire way to ensure you enjoy the course is to make sure they enjoy the course - so be prepared for some fun. You can gain your

• SQA/UKCC Level 1 Teacher of Aquatics
• SQA/UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics
• SQA/UKCC Level 1 Certificate for Coaching/Teaching Diving
• SQA/UKCC Teacher of Adult and Child water activities

All aquatics teachers need to have a lifeguarding qualification. So guess what? We do that too.
The main qualification you will require is the Royal Life-Saving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. This requires to be renewed every two years as well as regular training to maintain your life support and rescue skills. We also deliver other RLSS courses including:

• RLSS UK National Rescue Award
• RLSS UK Bronze Medallion
• RLSS UK Trainer Assessor

Our aquatics course are delivered at a variety of venues across the city, and run throughout the year; both during term time and over school holidays. If you want to find out when the next course is, why not call our team on 0131 477 8442, visit www.coachingedinburgh.co.uk or download our new brochure which will provide you with all the relevant details including how to book, course times, dates, venues and cost.

Click here for our 2008 Career in Sport booklet.

This year, in association with Scottish Swimming, all candidates residing in Scotland and members of Scottish Swimming who are undertaking aquatics teaching courses are entitled to a bursary. Those participating in Level 1 courses are entitled to £150 rebate and Level 2 to £300. This is not dependent on results, only on satisfactory attendance of the course.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay whilst attending one of our courses checkout www.bedandbreakfast.co.uk for local accommodation.