What It Is?

Turn your confidence into a global calling.
Global Flow is a six-month leadership and employability programme for 16–25 year olds ready to make change happen. You’ll gain lifeguarding and swim instructor qualifications, train alongside inspiring mentors, and spend four weeks teaching abroad in communities affected by high drowning rates.

This isn’t just travel, it’s purpose.
You’ll build skills, earn credentials, and step into leadership roles that open real career doors in aquatics, wellbeing, and beyond.

All places are fully funded and come at not personal cost to yourself

Who It’s For

Global Flow is for young people aged 16–25 who:

• Want to stand out in UCAS, job, or apprenticeship applications with real experience that sets them apart

• Are curious about leadership, education, culture, or global change

• Want to travel, learn, and do something meaningful abroad

• Care about community, fairness, and making a difference

• May not see themselves as “swimmers” but are ready to grow in confidence and take on a new challenge

• Want to gain recognised qualifications that open doors in aquatics, wellbeing, education, and beyond

We prioritise applicants from communities underrepresented in aquatic leadership, teaching, and travel opportunities.

What You’ll Do

You’ll take part in a structured programme that includes:

• Train in and around water , building confidence safely through guided sessions

• Gain lifesaving and teaching qualifications recognised worldwide

• Develop leadership, mentoring, and communication skills employers look for

• Take part in workshops exploring wellbeing, culture, social justice, and identity

• Complete a four-week teaching placement abroad in communities affected by high drowning rates

• Receive 1:1 coaching and peer support to help you reach your goals

This isn’t just about learning to teach, it’s about becoming someone others can trust, follow, and be inspired by.

Applications are open now for our January 2026 intake.

Why It Matters

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally but access to swim education and instructors doesn’t reach those most at risk.

Global Flow exists to build a new kind of leadership: one that reflects the world we live in.
We’re not just increasing numbers we’re changing the face of who gets to lead, teach and protect.

Beyond Qualifications

Global Flow is also about:

• Building confidence in public speaking and facilitation

• Exploring how identity shapes leadership

• Understanding how to navigate global and local spaces

• Becoming a role model for younger generations

• Opening up professional routes in sport, health, education, community, social justice and beyond

What You’ll Leave With

• Recognised lifeguarding and/or swim teacher certification

• Experience delivering water safety education in another country

• Leadership and mentoring training

• A professional reference and post-programme support

• Lifelong connections to a global community of changemakers

Programme Structure

Phase 1: Foundation
Personal development, leadership prep (UK-based)

Phase 2: Qualification
Lifeguarding or teaching pathways, depending on readiness

Phase 3: Global Placement
4-week supported international placement delivering swim and safety education

Phase 4: Return and Reflect
Debrief, community presentation, onward support and opportunities

How to Join

We open Global Flow recruitment once per year.
Applicants must attend an information session and interview as part of the selection process.

Applications are open now for our January 2026 intake.