Becoming a Swimming Teacher

Being a swim teacher is about making lessons fun and connecting with children and adults. Courses are practical with elements of training on poolside to develop skills as well as the theory elements.

Teacher Qualifications

The Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) is the industry standard for those who wish to teach unsupervised to groups of swimmers with a range of abilities and is essential for seeking employment as a swimming teacher.

Pre-requisites and Costs

To do this course you need to be a Scottish Swimming member and 16 years of age on the first day of the course. The cost of this course is £600.

This qualification sits on the Scottish Qualifications and Credit Framework (SQCF Level 7).