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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STA Award in Teaching Swimming

The STA Award in Teaching Swimming is an entry-level qualification that enables teachers to independently deliver lessons for children working through Learn to Swim Stages 1–4. It covers core teaching skills, lesson planning, and swimmer development, providing a solid foundation for a teaching career.

Open to learners aged 16 years and over, this award is an ideal starting point for those looking to enter the profession, offering a structured, practical pathway into the world of swimming education.

STA Safety Award for Teachers

The STA Safety Award for Teachers is a nationally recognised qualification that provides swimming teachers with essential water safety and rescue skills. It is designed for environments where a qualified lifeguard is not present, ensuring teachers can respond confidently in emergencies.

This award is a suitable alternative to the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) and is open to anyone aged 14 years and above, making it an accessible route into water safety for younger aspiring teachers.

STA Baby and Pre-School Swimming

The STA Award in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School qualifies teachers to deliver swimming sessions for adults and their babies, from as young as 3 months up to 4 years old. It focuses on building water confidence, safety, and bonding through play-based, child-led activities.

To enrol, you simply need to be 18 or over and hold a valid safeguarding certificate, which can be easily completed online—making this an accessible and rewarding first step into teaching early years aquatic classes.