Swimming Lessons – SwimLincs learn to swim programme

Our new SwimLincs home portal has launched and enables you to:

• Monitor progress
• Check availability of swim lessons in real-time
• Enrol onto lessons
• Change your class when prompted to move up a stage
• View important documents i.e. Terms and Conditions

We no longer have a waiting list for swimming lessons as the new SwimLincs home portal allows you to go online to see what spaces are available and book your place straight away.

We advise that you (as the parent / guardian) set up an account on LeisureHub prior to completing the steps below or log into your account if you’re an existing user.

When you click on the SwimLincs home portal link you’ll see this screen:

Choose what centre you’d like to swim at, choose ‘swimming’ in the next field then click ‘show centres’.

1. You can choose to see all swimming lessons, or just those with spaces available
2. Choose ‘Weekly lessons’ to further filter the lessons by class type
3. Choose what day of the week you’d like to swim if you’re looking for a particular day
4. You can see the swimming lesson type here. Please make sure that you choose the lesson that matches the existing skills / age of the child
5. You can see the class size here and what spaces are available

Once you’ve chosen the class that you’d like to enrol onto, click ‘Book this course’. You’ll then be shown confirmation of the class you’ve booked and you can now checkout.

Once you click checkout you will be asked to log in to your account, or if you haven’t already got an account you’ll be asked to register.

If you’re registering for the first time you’ll be taken to LeisureHub to complete this process. When adding your details please make sure that you use the details of the parent and not the child. Please be aware that if the home address you register with is different to the address that your bank has on file for you it may cause issues when setting up your Direct Debit. Once you’ve registered you can return to the SwimLincs home portal to complete the transaction. When you return to the site you’ll see the confirmation of the class that you have chosen and at this stage you can add the details of the child who is swimming.

When you choose to ‘Add new member’ you’ll be asked to fill in the details of the child swimming. You’ll also be asked whether the child has any medical conditions we need to be aware of, asked how you’d like to receive news from us (please tick email as that’s how we will normally contact you about your lessons), and to agree to the SwimLincs Terms & Conditions.

You’ll then be shown a confirmation of your class choice and a payment summary which will show the monthly Direct Debit amount of £21, but the cost to pay today depending on what stage of the month you’re signing up for lessons. You’ll then be taken back to LeisureHub for the Direct Debit payment to be processed.

Once you have signed up for your swimming lesson you’ll be sent an welcome email with information on your first visit and what to expect. The first time you visit you’ll need to check in at reception so that you can collect your child’s membership card which will need to be produced in order to swim for free in our casual sessions.

Our swimming lessons run back to back so unfortunately there is no time for you to talk to your child’s swimming teacher during lesson time. If you have a question or would like to discuss your child’s progress we would ask that you complete a ‘Question and Answer’ form. The forms are available from the customer service desk in the centre. Your child’s teacher will contact you as soon as possible regarding your question.

SwimLincs Home Portal

You can view your child’s progress online using our SwimLincs Home Portal. When you log in to your account and go to ‘overview’ you’ll see the teaching criteria and the competencies your child is working towards.

SwimLincs learn to swim lessons – £21 per month paid by Direct Debit. This price includes:

• one SwimLincs lesson per week for 50 weeks of the year
• automatic re-enrolment (terms and conditions apply)
• price for life (terms and conditions apply)
• the SwimLincs student is entitled to use any NL Active swimming pool free of charge during casual swim sessions so that they can practice their swimming

Please report to the customer service desk 20 minutes before the start of your child’s first lesson. This will allow us time to set-up your payment plan, answer any questions you may have regarding the lessons, explain who your child’s swimming teacher is and direct you to the changing rooms and waiting area.

Buoyancy aids will be provided for the duration of the lesson if needed and goggles are available to purchase from the customer service desk before the start of your child’s lesson.

The swimming teacher will take a register at the start of each lesson and collect your child from the designated waiting area.

Our aim is to provide the best ‘learn to swim’ experience for your child and for you as the ones bringing them to the pool. To help us achieve this aim we would be grateful if you would adhere to the following code of conduct.

Swimmers are asked to:

• arrive in good time for the lesson
• when changed, wait quietly in the designated area no more than five minutes before the start of your lesson for the swimming teacher to collect you
• wear suitable swimwear and tie long hair back
• visit the toilet before the start of your lesson
• shower before you enter the pool water
• remove all jewellery
• inform the swimming teacher of any illness or injuries before the start of the lesson
• only enter the pool when told to by your swimming teacher
• not eat or drink fizzy or sugary drinks up to one hour before the start of your lesson
• listen to your swimming teacher and ask if you do not understand their instructions
• always try your best and enjoy your lesson

Parents and guardians are asked to:

• make sure your child arrives in good time for the start of their lesson and is collected promptly after the lesson
• remain in the building at all times if your child is under the age of eight
• not to wait or walk on to poolside
• use lockers provided and not leave personal belongings in the changing cubicles
• not approach the swimming teacher during lessons. If you have a question about your child’s progress please complete a ‘Question and Answer’ form or you can view their progress by accessing our Swimlincs Home Portal
• view your child’s lesson in the designated spectator area and not on poolside or the changing rooms.
• not to bring your child if they feel ill or have been ill in the last 48 hours with diarrhoea, a sickness bug, a contagious disease (for example measles or chicken pox), an ear infection, open wounds, coughs or colds. It is advisable that they do not swim until fully recovered and symptom free
• ensure that your child does not eat or drink at least one hour before their lesson.
• be consistent with attending lessons
• ensure that your details are kept up to date on the SwimLincs home portal
• respect our swimming teachers and share any concerns or complaints with the Health and Fitness Development Manager or Duty Manager immediately.

We thank you for your assistance and cooperation.

Swimming lessons for adults are available at Ancholme Leisure Centre and Axholme North Leisure Centre. Please contact your preferred venue for more information.

nlactive.ancholme@northlincs.gov.uk

nlactive.axholmenorth@northlincs.gov.uk

01724291900

The NPLQ is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland and is also internationally recognised. More than 40,000 pool lifeguards qualify with the RLSS UK every year, and there are currently more than 80,000 pool lifeguards qualified in the NPLQ – 95% of all UK pool lifeguards.

RLSS UK is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, and CCEA in Northern Ireland.

Our next RLSS courses

Our next RLSS NPLQ courses are at NL Active Ancholme, 7 to 13 April, and NL Active Axholme North, 14 to 20 April. The RLSS courses cost £250.

NL Active Ancholme, Brigg (all dates must be attended)

• Monday 7 April, 9am to 5pm
• Tuesday 8 April, 9am to 5pm
• Wednesday 9 April, 9am to 5pm
• Thursday 10 April, 9am to 5pm
• Friday 11 April, 9am to 4pm
• Sunday 13 April 10am to 11am (revision), 11am to 3pm (assessment)

NL Active Axholme North, Crowle (all dates must be attended)

Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:

• Jump / dive into deep water and retrieve an object from the bottom
• Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
• Swim 200 metres continuously on front and back
• Tread water for 30 seconds

Course content

The NPLQ covers all elements of pool rescue techniques, lifeguarding theory, first aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool. Training and assessment for the NPLQ is in three sections and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification.

About the assessment

Assessment for the NPLQ takes place at the end of the course. It determines your knowledge and understanding of the principles of working as a pool lifeguard and assesses your ability to apply the skills and knowledge in a work-related environment.

The assessment is split into three sections:

• Practical pool assessment
• Written multiple choice question paper on all 3 sections
• Practical first aid & CPR assessment

Please contact the centre you’d like to attend the course at on 01724 291900 or speak to the front of house team for more information or to register your interest and book.

Swimming teacher courses

STA Level 2 Award in Swimming Teaching

Are you looking for a career that matters? If so, train to be a swim teacher. With flexible teaching hours to fit around your lifestyle, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of a work-life balance whilst teaching an incredible and important life skill.

The STA Level 2 Award in Swim Teaching aims to produce swimming teachers that can teach up to 12 non-swimmers, beginners, improvers, or assist in swimming lessons. No previous swimming teaching qualifications are needed.

Prerequisites

• Be 16 years of age or older
• Hold a current STA membership (approx. £40 per year)

Length of course

• 44 hours contact time with a tutor

Course dates 

Our next course date will be advertised here.

Assessment

• Complete a portfolio of questions to the satisfaction of the course tutor including lesson plans and schemes of work. 
• Complete a multiple-choice question paper in exam conditions
• Undertake at least 3 hours poolside teaching during the course
• External assessment – teach a 30-minute lesson

Cost

• £300

STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School Swimming

The STA Award in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School Swimming qualification aims to produce teachers who can teach aquatic activities, including paddle strokes to babies, toddlers and pre-school children during adult and child lessons. 

Prerequisites

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Hold current membership of STA
• Hold the STA Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults certificate or acceptable equivalent (must have been completed within the last 3 years)

Length of course

• 24 hours contact time with a tutor

Course dates

Assessment

The STA Award in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School Swimming qualification is tutor assessed through the completion of a scheme of work, lesson plans, lesson evaluation form and practical teaching. In addition to this there is a final end course theory multiple-choice question assessment paper and an external assessment of practical teaching. Learners are externally assessed teaching a 15 minute lesson to between 2 – 4 adult and child pairs. All practical elements must be completed and performed independently by the learner without prompting by the tutor.

Cost

• £300

Funding to cover the cost of the courses may be available if you commit to teaching for NL Active for a minimum of one year after passing the course. To discuss funding opportunities, register your interest, or find out more please contact Helen Hathway at  helen.hathway@northlincs.gov.uk