STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming
The STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming is open to all learners aged 16 years old or older at the start of the course and is the first stage of becoming a Swimming Teacher with the STA.
Training for the STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming takes place for a minimum of 38 hours with an assessment that concludes the course.
The STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming aims to produce teachers that can teach up to 12 non-swimmers through to improver participants and deliver the STAnley Series of awards up to the Octopus and Goldfish Series of STA’s International Learn to Swim Programme
What to Expect:
- Comprehensive Training: Learn from experienced instructors and gain practical experience in teaching swimming.
- Flexible Learning: Our program combines classroom-based instruction with hands-on water-based training.
- Personalized Support:
Our team is dedicated to helping you succeed, with additional support available if needed.
Benefits of Becoming a Certified Swimming Instructor:
- Career Opportunities: Open doors to exciting career paths in the swimming industry.
- Recognition and Qualifications: Earn a respected industry certification recognized internationally.
- Make a Difference:
Help children and adults learn to swim and develop a lifelong love of the water.
Examination process
The STA Award in Teaching Swimming is tutor assessed through the completion of worksheets, schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson evaluation forms and practical teaching. There is also a mutliaple choice question apper that learners have to pass.
In addition to this, there is an external assessment of a 30-minute practical lesson on the final day of the course. This is assessed by an independent examiner
Any learners who feel they are unable or will struggle with the above should contact our education and training team to discuss the additional support that we can put in place to help them to complete the course.
