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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).

Upcoming Course Dates


Course


Date


Time


Venue


Book

Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification: Introduction

30th May & 6th June

2pm - 5pm

Musselburgh Sports Centre

Not available

Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification

July: 14th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 28th, 29th August: 4th & 7th

Mon: 9am - 6pm

Tues: 10am - 7pm

Thurs: 11am - 8pm

Aubigny Sports Centre

Book now! Deadline: 30th June - 11:59pm

Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification: Introduction

19th & 22nd September

2pm - 5pm

Musselburgh Sports Centre

Not available

Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification

October: 13th, 16th, 25th, 26th November: 1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th

Mon 13th: 9am - 6pm

Thur 16th: 11am - 8pm

Sat & Sun: 8:30am - 5pm

Aubigny Sports Centre

Coming soon!

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