STA INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING TEACHER TRAINING

8-13 Dec 2024 (6-day blended course)

STA’s International Swimming Teacher Course provides aspiring swim teachers with the knowledge and practical skills to teach swimming to children and adults. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be issued with a STA International Swimming Teacher Certificate, an internationally recognised certification which qualifies you to conduct swimming lessons for non-swimmers, beginners, improvers and advanced swimmers thereafter. Applicants must be 16 years old and hold STA membership.

The STA International Swimming Teacher course is the first step to begin your career as a swimming teacher! Recognized internationally, allowing you to take your swimming teacher career around the world.

What can I do after I get my qualification?

You will be able to gain employment as a swimming teacher, teaching from non-swimmers to improver participants. You will also have access to free online support and resources, and your course resource manual will also double as a guide throughout your swimming teaching journey.

If you wish to expand your swimming teaching portfolio, you may wish to obtain the Baby and Pre-School Award qualification too.

On successful completion of the course, learners will:

Understand the role of a swimming teacher
Understand and be able to plan swimming lessons
Be able to produce a scheme of work and lesson plan
Be able to teach swimming lessons to non-swimmers, beginners, improvers and advanced swimmers
Be able to teach essential swimming skills
Be able to teach the four key strokes
Be able to teach advanced swimmers rescue and survival skills including water safety skills
Understand and be able to evaluate a swimming lesson
Understand the different types of swimmer
Understand swimming teaching strategies and methodology
Understand different methods of communication
Know the hygiene and safety requirements for swimming lessons
Understand the scientific principles relevant to swimming.

LOCATION, FEES & SCHEDULE

COURSE LOCATION

188-2 Tanjong Katong Road, Inspire Mum & Baby indoor pool

SCHEDULE

Dates: 8-13 Dec 24 (6-day blended course)

Timing: 9am to 5pm / 12pm to 9pm

Day 1-2: Zoom Learning, 9-5pm

Day 3-5: Practical and theory, 12-9pm

Day 6: 9-5pm, Assessment day

The course will be held over the period of 6 days, daily attendance is compulsory.

COURSE FEE

6-day course: $2100 (Singaporeans/ PRs can utilise SFC or UTAP)

*Grants:

SSC Singaporean/PR: $350

Skillsfuture Credit $500-1000 (depending on balance amount)

NTUC Utap up to $500* (*age 40 and above. Below 40 is $250. Please check with UTAP directly. Need to be NTUC member)

ASSESSMENT

Learners will be assessed on their theoretical knowledge and practical teaching
Learners must correctly answer 7 out of 10 verbal questions, complete 1 lesson plan and 1 scheme of work to the satisfaction of the tutor
Throughout the course, learners will undertake practical teaching on a range of swimmer, from non-swimmers to advanced swimmer
For the practical assessment, learners are required to teach a 30-minute swimming lesson to a small group of swimmers. The lesson must be taught independently by the learner without prompting or guidance from the tutor.

ENQUIRY FORM

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