Looking for a Career That Matters?
Train to be a Swimming Teacher!

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, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of a work-life balance whilst teaching an incredible and important life skill.

Countless opportunities for employment are available with private swim schools and public leisure centres who are on the search for qualified, motivated and inspiring swimming teachers.

Will you be next?

Benefits of STA’s Qualifications

Become a fully qualified swimming teacher with STA’s level 2 qualification(s)
Internationally recognised, allowing you to travel with your career
STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming and STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming qualifications both meet CIMSPA’s employer-led swimming teacher professional standard
Training offered at affordable prices
No prior experience or qualifications required

Did You Know?

All STA qualifications are on the national framework at level 2 or above, meaning you don’t need to train to become an assistant first with STA—upon successful completion of the STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming qualification, you will be qualified to teach swimming straight away without the need of supervision!

Where Do I Start?

Fantastic news - you don’t need any previous experience or formal qualifications prior to getting started!

You will need to gain a swimming teaching qualification with STA to get paid employment.

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Start With:

STA Award in Teaching Swimming

This is the first step you’ll need to take to become a fully qualified swimming teacher with STA.

The Award will develop your vocational skills and technical knowledge, so you can independently teach your very own class of 12 participants from non-swimmers/beginners up to improvers (children and adults).

Progress To:

STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming

Take the next step and progress as a swimming teacher, retaining your class by offering advanced lessons, extended skills and advanced awards.

Those who are interested in taking on the Certificate course can also take advantage of 12 months free CIMSPA affiliate membership with access to a wide range of benefits from the professional development body, once they’re qualified.

STA Baby and Pre-School Swimming

If you would like to be a part of a baby’s first steps into water, and help make their experience the best they can possibly have, then teaching babies and young children is for you!

You may have some nervous children (and adults) who are experiencing a swimming pool for the first time, but with lots of singing and encouragement, you will see just how rewarding it is to teach babies, young children and their accompanying adults!