TEACHERS playing a vital role to create Scotland’s “Generation Swim” are being celebrated in Helensburgh and Lomond as part of a national recruitment drive.

The Learn to Swim framework – a partnership between Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water which is delivered by 37 aquatic providers across Scotland in more than 160 pools – is shining a light on the inspiring teachers involved in teaching the next generation of youngsters to swim.

It comes as a nationwide drive has been launched to recruit a new network of poolside teachers, promising huge job satisfaction as they help children of all ages and abilities to become more confident, safer and competent swimmers.

Sharon Gilles-McCallum from Live Argyll, said: “Our teachers play a vital role in educating youngsters with the critical life skill of learning to swim and this goes on to help them achieve their full potential out of the water.

“Swim Coordinators provide all teachers with support and guidance throughout the course and to put this learning into practice.”

Individuals will be put through the Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) which is the industry standard for those who wish to teach unsupervised to groups of swimmers with a range of abilities and is essential for seeking employment as a swimming teacher.

To find out more, email Sharon.Gillies-McCallum@liveargyll.co.uk or click here.