Everything you need to know about joining CIMSPA as a Swimming Teacher Practitioner.
Swimming Teacher Practitioner plan, deliver and evaluate a series of swimming lessons providing a safe learning environment.
- You develop water confidence, safety and technical skills across a range of participants of different abilities from non-swimmer to advanced.
- You provide the learner with core aquatics skills and a range of pathways for continuous development across all aquatic activities.
- You support with the promotion and awareness of swimming opportunities and must be able to supervise and lead assistant teachers.
- You provide high levels of customer care and engagement and will assist with any customer feedback.
Entry requirements
- You hold a Swimming Teacher occupational qualification certificate issued by a recognised awarding organisation dated within the last 5 years.
- If your qualification is older than 5 years, evidence of CPD completed within the last 5 years is required.
Apply for your membership
Step 1 – prepare your evidence, apply and pay
- Evidence of your qualification and CPD is to be provided in PDF, JPEG or PNG format.
- Debit / Credit Card or Direct Debit payment options are available.
Step 2 – We will process your application
- You will receive email updates as we review your application.
- We will let you know if we require any further information from you.
- You will receive an email confirming that your Membership has been approved.
Swimming Teacher Practitioner membership cost: £36* per year (inc VAT)
*Discounts apply if your organisation is a CIMSPA employer partner.
Membership benefits - Practitioner
Including UK Coaching Coaching Club access
Take complete control of your career progression and stay at the forefront of our sector
- Recognition and status as a member of the sector’s only chartered professional body.
- Exclusive member logos to showcase your professional status
- Enhance your career prospects - many of our employer partners commit to only employing CIMSPA members.
- Access FREE endorsed CPD eLearning with SkillGate.
- Eligible practitioner categories get free access to the UK Coaching Club platform, with exclusive resources.
- Discounts on endorsed qualifications and CPD from a range of training providers.
- Sector job opportunity information from our jobs board and partner network.
Highlight – Access to the UK Coaching Club platform
As part of your membership UK Coaching provides you with access to its learning and development platform, which includes:
- Access to all UK Coaching’s most valuable tips, guidance, videos and webinars.
- Free or discounted learning, many attracting CIMSPA CPD points.
- Membership to a new collaborative group for exercise and fitness professionals in their online community ConnectedCoaches.
Highlight – SkillGate
- Your CIMSPA membership includes FREE access to hundreds of online CPD courses with the SkillGate.
- The CPD on offer ranges from “bite-sized” quick eBriefings to certificate courses that award multiple CIMSPA CPD points.
Build your professional network through CIMSPA’s community of members, partners and events
- Shareable profile on the CIMSPA membership directory – the definitive listing of qualified sector professionals – connecting you with potential employers and customers.
- Receive digital access to S&PA Professional, S&PA Extra and the CIMSPA member bulletin – our quarterly magazine and monthly digital newsletters.
- Access to member-only webinars featuring cross-sector experts.
- Make connections through CIMSPA and partner events and conferences, and at our professional development boards and consultations (by invitation).
Benefit from a range of discounts and offers across key categories identified by members and provided by our partners*
CoverMe
Get the exclusive ability to download CoverMe’s Instructor app for free and an exclusive offer of a 3-month subscription at half price for CoverMe’s Venue app.
FitPro
With professional level memberships only (Practitioners, Managers, and Chartered Members), enjoy a complimentary Core membership from FitPro, and gain access to discounted learning, monthly educational webinars and a subscription to the FitPro digital magazine, amongst other benefits and discounts.
UK Coaching
Gain access to UK Coaching Fitness and/or Sports Massage Cover. You can ensure you enjoy peace of mind by being protected with specialist insurance from our preferred provider, UK Coaching.
*Terms and conditions apply for all offers.
Contribute to the continued improvement of the sport and physical activity sector
- Be at the forefront of the sector with the very latest news, guidance and resources.
- Be the first to hear about opportunities to be involved with CIMSPA consultations and insight, helping to influence sector policy and future research.
- Take part in focus groups and committees to help shape the sector’s future.
Ready to get started now?
Membership join FAQs – Practitioner
- I hold an overseas qualification that is not recognised by CIMSPA, can I still apply for Practitioner or Associate membership?
- I have completed an endorsed qualification with an education provider, how can I use this to apply for practitioner membership?
- I hold a UK qualification that is not recognised by CIMSPA, can I still apply for Practitioner membership?
- What will happen if my application for entry into the Practitioner or Associate membership category does not meet the requirements?
EREPS/REPS Ireland
We have an agreement with and can accept a Letter of Portability during your membership application from the following organisations, providing it is transferrable to your chosen CIMSPA membership category:
Other countries
If your qualification was completed in a country outside the above organisations’ jurisdiction, please email info@cimspa.co.uk with a copy of your letter of portability or qualification, confirming the country of issue, for further support.
If you have successfully met the professional standard following completion of your CIMSPA endorsed course for your chosen practitioner category, your professional qualification certificate issued by CIMSPA and awarded by your education provider will clearly confirm this and should be submitted with your application.
If your qualifications have not been mapped to the industry professional standards, they may be submitted for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. For further information, please email info@cimspa.co.uk
Your membership will be approved within the affiliate membership category to bring you onboard as a CIMSPA member. We will email you with guidance to support you with your next steps towards becoming a practitioner or associate member.
Need to discuss your membership?
If you’re unsure on any aspect of your CIMSPA membership application, get in touch or call our membership hotline on 0343 836 0200