This 40 hour course spans five days and will equip you with the ability to teach essential swimming skills, water safety and all four key strokes to participants.
Delivered in either Birmingham or Newbury, this development opportunity is brought to you by our 3-star ‘Enhancing’ training provider partner STA Excel.
STA Excel provide vocational qualifications tailored to the health and leisure industry with a focus on professionalism and quality that ensures every course is delivered with precision and care.
Training provider – STA Excel
Format – In person
Start date – 22 March to 4 April 2025 (Berkshire)
14 April to 18 April 2025 (Berkshire and Birmingham)
26 May to 30 May 2025 (Berkshire and Birmingham)
Course duration – 40 hours
CIMSPA CPD points – 10
Key learning outcomes
- Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating swimming lessons
- Understanding a swimming teacher’s role
- Understanding the health and safety requirements for an aquatic environment
- Understanding the scientific and learning theories relevant to teaching swimming
These units ensure learners have the knowledge of how to plan, deliver, assess and evaluate swimming lessons for all participants. You will also gain practical teaching experience to help ready you for employment.
Learn more about the STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming, including assessment details and career development opportunities.
Read more about the benefits of using the Training Academy, whether you’re a sector professional looking to progress your career by developing specialist skill sets; an employer seeking to ensure that your team is equipped with the latest expertise; or someone looking to start a career in the sport and physical activity sector.
