STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming will qualify you to teach non- swimmers, beginners and improvers.
This Ofqual regulated qualification is the first step in your swimming teaching career and on successful completion of the course you will be able to teach your very own class of 12 participants independently. This course can lead straight to paid employment teaching adults or children.
NEW since 2023 STA have revamped and redesigned the STA Level 2 Award meaning its bigger, better and gives you more scope to teach at swim schools of all sizes and now carries the endorsement to CIMSPA Professional Standards. As a result this course is now beefier in content and teaching practical.
The qualification also includes gaining your STA Safeguarding CPD.
Come and join us face to face for a 5 day Award course at Arundel Lido, Queen Street, Arundel, BN18 9JG
Your tutors Helen Bull will train and support you through this course, passing on their vast experience in teaching.
At The Swim Surgery we tutor to the highest standard in a fun yet informative way and our pastoral care is second to none, with learner support throughout the evenings of your course and post course as you start your career.
STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming August 2025
Dates - 26th- 30th August
Times - 8.30am - 4pm
Venue - Arundel Lido, Queen Street, Arundel, BN18 9JG
Tutor- Helen Bull
Assessment on this qualification includes the following:
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Meeting the contact hours by attending all the dates and times
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Completion of a multi choice theory exam
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Completion of practical teaching a range of lessons to different ability levels including a final 30 minute external assessment.
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Work product completion in the form of a portfolio made up of the following:
-4 lesson plans
- 3 schemes of work
-4 evaluations
- Risk assessment
- The STA Safeguarding CPD is assessed through 16 level 2 assessment questions answering to command verbs.
To access this course you will need the following:
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone, and gmail account to access the google classroom where all pre course paperwork and comms will take place.
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone for completing work products via pdf or word. This will be writing and editing documents.
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Access to the practical face to face bringing swim costume, shorts and t-shirt to wear in the pool plus appropriate teaching wear for poolside.
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Pen, paper, notepad as needed.
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A blue or black pen for taking notes on the day and your MCQ. A paperback manual will be provided on the day.
Please contact lynn@theswimsurgery.co.uk should you need to discuss your access to learning or reasonable adjustments needed. We are here to support you before, during and after your course.
Pre-requesites:
Pre-requsities
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Be at least 16 years of age.
Email our Course Administration Manager helen@theswimsurgery.co.uk for any questions or queries.
Payment plans:
Payment plans are available, please contact jeremy@theswimsurgery.co.uk should you need to discuss. There is no application process for this, it’s really simple - just email Jeremy and we will set up a payment plan which best suits you. We don't want you to miss out on this fantastic opportunity because of money.