CB Training Services Limited: STA Swimming Teacher Training

STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher

The STA Swimming Teacher course is the only qualification to begin your exciting career as a swimming teacher and with no previous experience required, you can get started right away.

When You Get Your Qualification

You will be able to gain employment as a swimming teacher, teaching non-swimmers to improver participants
You’ll be qualified to deliver to all swimming lesson participants (Up to Stage 7, Wave 8, and Shark 3)
Access free STA online support and resources which are helpful for new and experienced teachers
Your course resource manual will act as a guide throughout your swimming teaching journey—always there to refer back to should you ever need it
Receive advice and guidance from the STA team who will support you throughout your swimming teaching journey.

Holders of the endorsed STA Swimming Teacher qualification can:

Teach the essential swimming skills, water safety and all four key strokes to participants
Teach the four key strokes and skills to participants up to stage 7 of Swim England’s Learn to Swim Programme
Teach the four key strokes and skills to participants up to Wave 8 of Swim Wales Learn to Swim Wales

To remain as an STA-approved swimming teacher, and to receive the benefit of STA public liability insurance, you’ll be required to:

Remain in membership of STA
Keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date with regular CPDs
Regularly update your DBS check

Benefits of gaining the STA qualification

Created by STA’s aquatic experts, providing you with quality training
Regulated by Ofqual
Recognised internationally, allowing you to take your swimming teaching career around the world
Develops the vocational skills and technical knowledge of a qualified swimming teacher, allowing you to independently teach your very own class of 12 participants from non-swimmers up to improvers (children and adults).

How to take your Swimming Teaching Career Further

You may wish to expand your swimming teaching portfolio by teaching those with disabilities or baby and pre-school participants with our People with Disabilities and Baby and Pre-School Award qualifications.

Pre-requisites to join the course

* 16 years of age prior to the exam date (last day of the course)

There are no previous qualifications or experience required, however it is advisable that learners have a minimum of level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

A level of swimming knowledge and ability is necessary due to the demands of the swimming teacher role which learners will need to demonstrate during the course.

Next Course: 31st January - 8th February 2026 (weekends only)

Our next course will be held at Crownbridge School, Cwmbran on weekends between 31st January - 8th February 2026 8.30am-6.30pm for just £600.00 per person. Book online on the following link:

Up & Coming Courses (cbtraining.org)