Welcome to coaching at Edinburgh Leisure
Whether you're looking for a something for you or your child we have coaching and classes running across Edinburgh. If you just want to try something out or you're looking to hone your skills, you can take your pick from a range of different sports and activities.
Here's more information on our coaching classes including booking and cancellation.
What do you want to do?
Find and book into a new sport for the first time
Visit our coaching class timetable where you can check dates and times of classes, availability and request to book a space.
- Check which class would be right for you or your child from the links below.
- Check when your class is on and whether it has spaces using the 'Class timetable and availability' button below.
- If there are spaces, you can complete a 'Booking Request Form'.
- Your space is not guaranteed at this stage. We will check and get back to you to confirm we have held a space and what the next steps are. Your space is guaranteed once we have your Direct Debit instruction and we have emailed confirmation to you. Normally we collect Direct Debits on or around the 1st of each month. The monthly amount is calculated and collected over 12 months.
- If there are no spaces in your choice of class, you can complete a 'Note of Interest Form'. We can't put you on a specific waiting list for a particular class but we'll get back in touch if a space becomes available in a suitable class. Please be aware that we will not get in touch unless a space becomes available - this can be the next day or up to 3 months depending on demand.
Please bear with us we may take longer than usual to get back to you at this time.
Manage Coaching Courses Online
For customers in our coaching programme, you can access your online coaching home portal anytime anywhere for;
- Updates on your child's progress
- Online booking for the next class
Follow this link for more information on how to set up your Coaching Home Portal account.
Our normal term dates
Our normal coaching term dates are below (subject to Scottish Government guidelines):
- Thursday 6th January to Sunday 3rd July 2022
Classes and activities for Under 5's
You probably already know all about our swim lessons for babies to pre-schoolers.
You may also know about Gym Nippers classes from 18 months + and pre-school tennis, ballet, and football.
But did you know we’ve other exciting combo classes to mix it up a little? Your child could be trying out our full size trampolines or our dry dive board in our Gym & Jump and Jump & Dive Skills classes. We've also fantastic Under 5's football classes. Or they can try out lots of different sports in our Active Start Multi-Sport classes.
If your wee one enjoys jumping, tumbling – or just running around, we make learning basic skills fun with our amazing coaches.
Sam's return to swimming lessons
"It's really nice from a parent's perspective to watch him improve -
We’re really grateful to have the opportunity to take Sam swimming every week. It’s something he looks forward to and something we look forward to."
Sam is one of many children returning to our coaching lessons. Coaching lessons help young kids to learn important life skills, expel some energy and stimulate them physically as well as mentally.
Watch Sam's story about returning to his swimming lessons at the Commie.
Our sports classes
Athletics
Badminton
Develop your technique and improve through experience by joining one of the badminton clubs that play regularly at our venues, giving players of all ages and abilities the chance to learn or compete.
Boccia
Boccia is a target ball sport similar to bowls. Our boccia session is open to both adults and young people with sensory, physical and learning disabilities.
You can do this activity now at:
Kids Coaching at Edinburgh Leisure
We offer a range of sports coaching lessons, led by qualified and experienced coaches.
With 12 sports at 17 venues across Edinburgh, our coaching programmes help children to develop new skills, improve their agility and grow confidence.
Watch our coaches engage with children of all ages and teach them how to stay healthy and active always.
Coaching/Teaching Courses
There’s something magical about a good teacher. A person who can take ordinary men, women, children and people with special needs…and transform them into swimmers or divers. Edinburgh Leisure run a series of professional qualification courses for those looking to become aquatics based coaches or for those who wish to further develop their careers as a coach.
Swim Teaching
Whether you are looking to become a qualified swim teacher or dive coach, we have a range of accredited courses on offer.
First Aid Courses
All of our First Aid courses are accredited by Ofqual and presented in association with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), which ensures your qualification is recognised nationwide.
RLSS Courses
Are you interested in a job as a lifeguard? Or want to learn lifesaving skills? We hold regular Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) courses around Edinburgh.
Work with Us
There are lots of ways to work with us to help encourage the people of Edinburgh to lead fitter, healthier and happier lives. Whether it’s as an employee, a volunteer or service provider (like one of our much loved fitness class instructors) or even as a sponsorship partner.