BETTER SWIM TEACHER URGES MORE TO TAKE THE PLUNGE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES
BETTER SWIM TEACHER URGES MORE TO TAKE THE PLUNGE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES
Better swim teacher Sola Alegbe has been recognised for making an outstanding difference in her community after Swim England research revealed that an estimated 667,000 children across the UK will miss out on lessons due to an instructor shortage. Sola is backing calls for more people to consider swim teaching
as an alternative or additional career, as part of a drive to highlight the vital community value of swimming teachers who are supporting people from all backgrounds to find confidence in the water. A former revenue inspector at Transport for London, Sola unfortunately fell ill at her previous job in a role rife with stress and confrontation, only to discover her love for swimming. Now teaching across both Hackney and Islington, she has made a profound impact inspiring more young people to get into the water and ensure that the local communities can be kept safe, happy and healthy.
Expecting a further influx of people wanting to learn to swim ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics, Sola is leading calls for more people to consider the benefits of switching career paths and taking on a more fulfilling profession as swim teachers report higher levels of satisfaction, flexibility and fulfilment. Swim England business engagement director, Rebecca Cox, added: “Amazing teachers like Sola deserve to be recognised for the incredible work they do – this is an invaluable contribution to their local community which makes a real difference. “We all know that swimming is an essential life skill – but for so many across the nation it is the gateway to creating amazing memories with your family, becoming healthier and happier, and achieving full confidence in the water. “Our research has also shown this is a really fulfilling career option, with those who teach reporting a higher level of happiness compared to other careers. If you love making a positive difference in your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.”
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