Cossum Swim Schools
With almost 20 yearsโ of frontline experience, CSS remains at the forefront of swimming and aquatic teaching in the N Ireland.
๐ฆ Family run Swim School and STA approved training centre with over 30 yearโs experience offering Swimming lessons in
โจArdglass
โจBallymena
โจBallymoney
โจColeraine
โจRandalstown
& The Share Discovery Village Lisnaskea. Swimming Teacher Training
If you want to be an inspirational and professional swimming teacher, Cossum Swim Schools can help you achieve the qualifications you need to pursue this re
๐ฆ Welcome back๐ฆ
๐ We hope you all had a lovely summer. It's been wonderful to see you all back on poolside after your summer break and we are looking forward to the year ahead. ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
And to the pupils we haven't seen yet, we can't wait to see you all.๐
We hope you have a great weekend from all your teachers at Cossum Swim School ๐ง
โจLIMITED LESSONS AVAILABLE for New September term at Share Discovery Village.
๐ฆlessons are available on:
๐ง Baby & Pre - School Tues 11.30 & 12 noon
๐ Advanced Wed 18.30
๐๐ฝ Improver Thur 19.15
๐ฆ Beginner Friday 16.30 & 17.00
๐๐ฝ Beginner Sun 11.00
โจAll lessons are on a first come, first serve basis with limited availability - share with a friend who might be interested ๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/registration
We look forward to seeing you on the poolside.๐
๐งCossum Swim Schools "30 Years Saving Lives Teaching Swimming"๐ง
โ๏ธ๐ฆLast week of our Summer intensive courses Share Discovery Village โ๏ธ
Kids activities even in the rain โ๏ธ
We are delighted with all our lovely feedback for our summer camps and we still have 1 week remaining.
โ๏ธ 19th- 23rd of Aug
Intensive courses are a great way to introduce your child to the water or improve their swimming skills.
We have the following classes available.
๐๐ฝ Adult only
๐ถPre - School
๐ง๐ผ Beginner
๐ฆ Improver
๐ Advanced
Courses run over 5 consecutive days for 30 mins at the same time each day.
Book now to avoid disappointment and share with a friend who might be interested ๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/events/summer-swimming-school-2024-share-discovery-village
Good luck to all our students, & teachers waiting for their exam results!!!!
And to all the parents, Teachers, Aunty, Uncles and everyone who have supported you, you have GOT this!!!!!
From all the team at Cossum Swim Schools๐๐
๐ฆRandalstown Registrations are now open for our new September term
โ๏ธLimited places on a first come first served basisโ๏ธ
Lessons are held in a lovely private family owned pool with small groups.
We are delighted to offer the following:
๐ถBaby and preschool ( Friday AM, PM & Sat Mornings)
๐โโ๏ธ Beginner
โจ Improver
๐ฆ Advanced
๐ง Adult only
Not local to Randalstown?
We also have limited availability at our other venues Ardglass, Ballymena Ballymoney and Coleraine and Share Discovery Village
Wishing you all a great week and don't forget to share with a friend ๐๐ฆ
For more information or to book a place, please fill in our registration form and one of the team will be in touch๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/venues
๐ฆ Cossum Swim Schools is Northern Irelands, foremost provider of aquatic training. ๐ฆ
" 30 Years Saving Lives Teaching Swimming."
โจ Not only have we been teaching the lifesaving skill of swimming for over 30 years we are also an approve STA aquatic training provider.
Please see details on our upcoming STA Level 2 Award for Safety Award for Teachers - just in time for the beginning of the new term ๐
๐ฆ If youโre a swimming teacher, aqua aerobic instructor or school teacher and looking for a qualification that will allow you to provide safety cover for swimming sessions, this is the qualification for you!
โจIn this course, youโll learn basic rescue, first aid and resuscitation skills, giving you the confidence and knowledge to deal with an emergency during swimming lessons.
๐ฆInterested? Before You Get Startedโฆ
Youโll need to make sure youโve met the following requirements before you attend your course:
Be at least 14 years of age
Be able to swim 25 metres
Learners who cannot swim 25 metres must be capable of wading and effecting a rescue in a pool with a depth no greater than chest height.
Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool.
For more information contact Claire on [email protected] or Tel:
07483 101105
โจ๐ฆCalling all Cossum Swim School Students - we are loving this from the STA and how amazing would it be to have a representative not only from Northern Ireland but from the Swim School Family ๐
There is still time to nominate some of our amazing students. ๐
The STA are Embracing the spirit of the Olympics by bringing back their Water Safety Squad, and they are looking for five golden ambassadors, aged between 7 and 12 years, to represent STA during International Learn to Swim Week 2025.
https://www.sta.co.uk/water-safety-squad-2025/
๐ฆ September Registrations Now Open - Sibling Discount Available ๐ฆ
๐Do you know we are one of few swim schools who offer a sibling discount. ๐
We are now taking bookings for the following classes on a first come first served basis
๐ถ Baby and preschool
๐โโ๏ธ Beginner
โจ Improver
๐ฆ Beginner
๐ Junior Lifeguard
๐ง Adult only
There is no better gift than the gift of swimming.
๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ using the link below, and one of the team members will get in touch. Don't forget to share this with a friend who might be interested.๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/registration
We are also located in ๐
๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฒ
๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ
๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
๐ฆ ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง
๐ฆRandalstown
Cossum Swim Schools โ30 Years Saving Lives Teaching Swimmingโ.
โ๏ธSummer intensive courses at Share Discovery Village โ๏ธ
Are you looking for activities for the children this summer?
We are delighted to announce that we have 2 weeks remaining of our intensive camps in August on the following dates.
๐ฆ 12th - 16th of Aug
โ๏ธ 19th- 23rd of Aug
Intensive courses are a great way to introduce your child to the water or improve their swimming skills in preparation for the summer holidays.
Courses run over 5 consecutive days for 30 mins at the same time each day.
Book now to avoid disappointment and share with a friend who might be interested ๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/events/summer-swimming-school-2024-share-discovery-village
๐๐Another week and another successful course completed.
We are delighted for this fab bunch who have just completed their STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming.
This is an amazing course for those who want to become a swimming teacher without any prior experience.
Becoming a swimming teacher is a fantastic career path for those who are looking for a rewarding, active and challenging role.
With flexible teaching hours to fit around your lifestyle, youโll enjoy the satisfaction of a work-life balance whilst teaching an incredible and important life skill.
Countless opportunities for employment both at home and overseas are available with private swim schools and public leisure centres who are on the search for qualified, motivated and inspiring swimming teachers.
It is also great for those students who decide to continue their education away from home.
No prior experience is required; you just need to be over 16, have buckets of enthusiasm and hold an STA membership.
Will you be next?
We would also like to thank our friends @ Share Discovery Village for providing such great facilities.
For our next STA Level 2 Awards Course dates please get in touch with Claire at [email protected]
Share with a friend who you think might be perfect for this.
And please join us in wishing them the greatest success in their new journey in the world of teaching swimming. ๐ฆ๐ฆ
Thank you Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK for sharing this.
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ - ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ
Cossum Swim Schools are delighted to announce that we will soon be delivering lessons from our new venue on lenagh Road, Randalstown.
Lessons will be held in a lovely privately owned pool with small classes, that are perfect for beginners and improvers.
For over 30 years, Cossum Schools have been delivering lessons and swimming teacher training in Northern Ireland, and we are proud to be Northern Ireland's foremost provider of aquatic training.
Whether youโre a competitive swimmer or looking for your first lesson, whatever your age or ability, Cossum Swim School provides a wide range of classes to suit everybody.
Our classes are designed to help all our students reach their full potential in the water.
We are excited to offer the following:
๐ถ Baby and preschool - Fri morning & evenings available.
๐โโ๏ธ Beginner
โจ Improver
๐ฆ Advanced
๐ง Adult only
There is no better gift than the gift of swimming.
๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ using the link below, and one of the team members will get in touch. Don't forget to share this with a friend who might be interested.๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/registration
We are also located in ๐
๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฒ
๐ฆ Ballymena
๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ
๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
๐ฆ ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง
Cossum Swim Schools โ30 Years Saving Lives Teaching Swimmingโ.
โจSeptember Booking Are Now Openโจ
Baby and Preschool lessons at Share Discovery Village ๐ฆ
We are delighted to announce that we will soon be offering Baby and Preschool lessons at Share Discovery Village.
Baby & preschool lessons can start from aged 3 months and have so many benefits including
๐ฆ Bonding and social interaction for you and baby
๐ฆ Water Safety Skills
๐ฆ Helps with fine motor skills and early
development
Whatโs not to love.
Please fill out our registration form to register your interest and share with a friend who you think might be interested ๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/registration
๐ฆ We are so delighted for this fab bunch who have just completed their STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming.
This is an amazing course for those who want to become a swimming teacher without any prior experience.
Becoming a swimming teacher is a fantastic career path for those who are looking for a rewarding, active and challenging role.
With flexible teaching hours to fit around your lifestyle, youโll enjoy the satisfaction of a work-life balance whilst teaching an incredible and important life skill.
Countless opportunities for employment both at home and overseas are available with private swim schools and public leisure centres who are on the search for qualified, motivated and inspiring swimming teachers.
It is also great for those students who decide to continue their education away from home.
No prior experience is required; you just need to be over 16, have buckets of enthusiasm and hold an STA membership.
Will you be next?
Our next STA Level 2 Awards Course will be held in the Share Discovery Village 221 Lisnaskea Rd, Lisnaskea Enniskillen BT92 0JZ
Sun 21st July - 10.00- 18.00
Mon 22nd July - 10.00- 18.00
Tue 23rd July - 10.00- 18.00
Wed 24th July- 10.00- 18.00
Sat 25th July (exam) 10.30 - 14.30
For further information, please get in touch with Claire at [email protected]
Share with a friend who you think might be perfect for this.
And join us in wishing them the greatest success in their new journey in the world of teaching swimming.
We would also like to thank them for their gift of appreciation to our wonderful tutor Lisa ๐๐
โ๏ธSeptember Registrations Now Openโ๏ธ
It's amazing to think we have now been teaching at Coleraine Grammar for over 30 years.
It has been an honour not only to teach the life-saving skill of swimming to thousands of students but also to train some of them to become Swimming Teachers and even tutors.
Who has gone on to make a career in Teaching Swimming or used their skills while studying at University.
We have limited availability in September for the following sessions
๐๐ฝ Advanced 8.30 am
๐ถBaby and preschool Sat 9 am
๐ Junior Lifeguard Sat 11.30 am
๐โโ๏ธ Beginner Sat 10.30 am
๐ฆ Beginner Tuesday 16.00
We also have limited availability in already existing classes ๐
To book, please fill out our registration form.
โ๏ธAnd donโt forget to add our special 1O% discount code for new swimmers RAFT10โ๏ธ(ends 30.09.24)
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/registration
Cossum Swim Schools "25 years SAVING LIVES TEACHING SWIMMING "
What an incredible story and we should all be teaching ourselves and family the technique.
Thank you to the RNLI for all that you do ๐๐ฆ
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ - ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ - ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐๐, ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ
Cossum Swim Schools are delighted to announce that we will soon be delivering lessons from our new venue on Cullybackey Road, Ballymena.
They will be held in a lovely privately owned pool with small classes of 4 - 6 per class.
For over 25 years, Cossum Schools have been delivering lessons and swimming teacher training in Northern Ireland, and we are proud to be Northern Ireland's foremost provider of aquatic training.
Whether youโre a competitive swimmer or looking for your first lesson, whatever your age or ability, Cossum Swim School provides a wide range of classes to suit everybody.
Our classes are designed to help all our students reach their full potential in the water.
We are excited to offer the following:
๐ถ Baby and preschool
๐โโ๏ธ Beginner
โจ Improver
๐ฆ Beginner
๐ Junior Lifeguard
๐ง Adult only
There is no better gift than the gift of swimming.
๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ using the link below, and one of the team members will get in touch. Don't forget to share this with a friend who might be interested.๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/registration
We are also located in ๐
๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฒ
๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ
๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
๐ฆ ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง
Cossum Swim Schools โ25 Years Saving Lives Teaching Swimmingโ.
โ๏ธSummer intensive courses at Share Discovery Village โ๏ธ
Are you looking for activities for the children this summer?
We are delighted to announce that we are adding intensive swimming courses throughout July and August on the following dates.
๐ฆ 15th - 19th of July
โ๏ธ 29th- 2nd of Aug
๐ฆ 12th - 16th of Aug
โ๏ธ 18th - 23rd of Aug
Intensive courses are a great way to introduce your child to the water or improve their swimming skills in preparation for the summer holidays.
Courses run over 5 consecutive days for 30 mins at the same time each day.
Book now to avoid disappointment and share with a friend who might be interested ๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/events/summer-swimming-school-2024-share-discovery-village
Thank you to the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK for sharing such valuable information.
Please share with others especially those with teens who might be tempted to go for a swim without testing the water temperature ๐ฆ
We hope you all enjoy the lovely weather โ๏ธ๐
๐ Stay Safe Around Water as Temperatures Rise! ๐
As the weather heats up, it might be tempting to cool off with a dip in the water, but remember the water is colder than it looks, posing risks of cold water shock.
โ
Always swim with a friend at a lifeguarded venue.
โ
Stay within designated swimming areas.
โ
Check the water temperature before you swim.
โ
Wear a wetsuit if the water is chilly.
Enjoy the summer safely! โ๏ธ
๐ฆBallymoney Registrations are now open for our September term
โ๏ธLimited places on a first come first served basisโ๏ธ
Lessons are held in a lovely private family owned pool with small groups of 4 babies or children per class or 2 adults.
We are delighted to offer the following:
๐ถBaby and preschool ( Monday and Friday Mornings)
๐โโ๏ธ Beginner
โจ Improver
๐ฆ Advanced
๐ง Adult only
Not local to Ballymoney? We also have limited availability at our other venues Ardglass, Ballymena and Coleraine.
Wishing you all a great weekend and don't forget to share with a friend ๐๐ฆ
For more information or to book a place, please fill in our registration form
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/venues
Or contact Lisa on 07885807234 or Claire on 07483 101105
๐ฆ Cossum Swim Schools is Northern Irelands, foremost provider of aquatic training. ๐ฆ
" 25 Years Saving Lives Teaching Swimming."
โ๏ธ Get summer ready with our newly introduced adult-only intensive swimming course. โ๏ธ
Maximum of two per class 09.15 am - 09.55 am for five consecutive days.
โจCourse 1 - Monday 15th July - Friday 19th July
โจCourse 2 - Monday 29th July - Friday 2nd Aug
โจCourse 3 - Monday 12th Aug- Friday 16th Aug
โจCourse 4 - Monday 18th Aug - Friday 23rd August
Intensive courses are great for building confindence or stamina in the water.
Online bookings now open๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/book-online
๐ Here at Cossum Swim Schools, we believe that for every child taught to swim, a potential life has been saved.
๐๐ฝ As well as a Swim School, we are proud to be an STA swimming teacher training centre.
๐ฆ Becoming a swimming teacher is a fantastic career path for those who are looking for a rewarding, active and challenging role.
โจ With flexible teaching hours to fit around your lifestyle, youโll enjoy the satisfaction of a work-life balance whilst teaching an incredible and important life skill. Countless opportunities for employment both at home and overseas are available with private swim schools and public leisure centres that are on the search for qualified, motivated and inspiring swimming teachers.
๐ It is also great for those students who decide to continue their education away from home.
No prior experience is required; you just need to be
Over 16, have buckets of enthusiasm and hold an STA membership.
Will you be next?
Our next STA Level 2 Awards Courses will be held in the
๐ฆ Joey Dunlop leisure Centre, 33 Garryduff Road Ballymoney BT53 7DB
Sat 29th June to Wed 3rd July- 09.00 - 17.00
Exam Sat 6th July (exam)
๐ฆ Share Discovery Village, 221 Lisnaskea Road, Lisnaskea, Enniskillen, BT92 OJZ.
Sunday 21st July to Friday the 27th of July 10am - 6pm
Friday 27th July, 10.30 am - 14.30 exam
For further information, please get in touch with Claire at [email protected]
Share with a friend who you think might be perfect for this.๐
How do we re-register our child is a question we are often asked. ๐โโ๏ธ
Courses are usually run in 8-week blocks. On week 6 of each course, you will be notified by text, and payments are then taken automatically from your account, therefore there is no need to reapply for your September place.
Lessons will finish for summer at the end of June and restart in September (Calendar update to be released soon)
If you are not receiving text messages, please contact us so we can check your mobile number.
Please see this terms venue calendars in link.
We hope you all have a great week ๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/venuecalendars
Teaching the lifesaving skill of swimming has always been and will always be our passion, as for every child that can swim, a life is potentially saved.
Next week marks the beginning of the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK drowning prevention week (15th June 2024)
As we are fastly approaching the summer holidays and beach and pool visits will be the plan โ๏ธ please take a moment to watch and share this family-friendly video with your children and young adults
Wishing you all a great week ๐
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your kind words at this difficult time.
We have read and appreciate each and every one of them.
Claire, Maeve & Mary
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I announce our Swim School founder Des Cossum (my Father) passed away on Sunday the 26th of May 2024.
Des was a true gentleman who had the most incredible passion for teaching the gift of swimming, which was so apparent when teaching and tutoring.
Des gained his STA Graduate Swimming Teachers Certificate in 1973 and taught in pools across Northern Ireland before forming Cossum Swim Schools, which has been teaching children and training the next generation of teachers for over 30 years.
As well as being a teacher he was also qualified as an STA tutor who taught and mentored countless students the skill of becoming a swimming teacher. Many of our teachers today were once Swim School Students who have been mentored by Des over the years.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our team and fantastic students for your continued support, and to reassure you all that nothing within the School will change.
Our office will be closed on Friday for Desโs funeral and we welcome any past or current students to join us in celebrating his life.
Thank you again for your support at this difficult time.
Claire, Maeve and Mary
https://www.facebook.com/share/9rUtU9JmEKUgsxh5/?mibextid=WC7FNe
๐ฆ As proud sponsors of the Portrush RNLI Raft Race 2024 You may see some of the team this weekend handing these out.
We have some little water safety tips for the summer and a special Raft10 discount code for your first term of lessons at Coleraine Grammar School. ๐
If you see the team make sure to say hello ๐
Cossum Swim Schools โ25 years teaching swimming savimg lifeโs โ
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/registration
Portrush Yacht Club
โ๏ธSummer intensive courses at Share Discovery Villageโ๏ธ
Are you looking for activities for the children this summer?
We are delighted to announce that we are adding intensive swimming courses throughout July and August on the following dates.
๐ฆ 15th - 19th of July
โ๏ธ 29th- 2nd of Aug
๐ฆ 12th - 16th of Aug
โ๏ธ 18th - 23rd of Aug
Intensive courses are a great way to introduce your child to the water or improve their swimming skills in preparation for the summer holidays.
Courses run over 5 consecutive days for 30 mins at the same time each day.
Book now to avoid disappointment and share with a friend who might be interested ๐
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/events/summer-swimming-school-2024-share-discovery-village
โจLIMITED LESSONS AVAILABLE for next term at Share Discovery Village.
๐ฆ We have limited availability in the following classes which can be started straight away๐
๐ฆlessons are available on:
๐ง Pre - School Sunday 09.00
๐ Improver Monday 17.30
๐ถBaby & Preschool Tuesday 11.00 & 12 Noon
๐ฆ Beginner Friday 18.00
๐๐ฝ Beginner Sat 13.00
โจAll lessons are on a first come, first serve basis with limited availability share with a friend who might be interested ๐
To book, call Claire on 07483 101105
Or Lisa on 07885807234
Or fill in our registration form.
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/registration
We look forward to seeing you on the poolside.๐
๐งCossum Swim Schools "25 Years Saving Lives Teaching Swimming"๐ง
๐ฆ โ๏ธRegistrations Now Open ๐ฆโ๏ธ
โจRegistrations are now open for our new term in Ardglass (Strangford Road )โจ
Lessons are held in a lovely private family owned pool with small groups of 4 babies or children per class or 2 adults.
Now taking bookings for
๐ถ Preschool Lessons
๐ฆBeginner
โญ๏ธimprover
๐Advanced
๐๐ฝAdult
We also have limited availability at our other venues Ballymena, Ballymoney, Share Discovery & Coleraine.
Wishing you all a great week and share with a friend who might be interested ๐
๐ฆ For more information or to book a place, please fill in our registration form
https://www.cossumswimschools.co.uk/registration
Or contact Lisa on 07885807234 or Claire on
07483 101105
Cossum Swim Schools is Northern Irelands, foremost provider of aquatic training.
" 25 Years Saving Lives Teaching Swimming."
Our Story
Cossum Swim Schools welcome you
Venues in Coleraine Grammar School; Lislagan Rd, Ballymoney; Bushtown Hotel, Coleraine and Strangford Rd, Ardglass
Our commitment to you: