How I Became a Swimming Teacher

Every swimming teacher has a story - and we want to tell yours.

To celebrate World Teachers’ Day this October, the STA is shining a spotlight on the people who make swimming possible. Whether you’ve been in the pool for decades or just started teaching, we’d love to hear what inspired you, your proudest moments, and what you love most about the job.

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* 1. Name (optional - you can choose to remain anonymous when giving consent at the end)

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* 2. Location

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* 3. Age

16–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55+

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* 4. What discipline(s) are you qualified in?

Level 2 Swimming Teacher (Certificate)

Level 2 Swimming Teacher (Award)

Baby & Pre-School

Disability Swimming

Artistic Swimming

Mermaid and Mono-Fin

Adult Swimming

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are your hours of work as a swimming teacher?

Full-Time

Part-Time

Casual

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* 6. Are you member of the STA or another swimming body?

Yes (please specify)

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* 7. What inspired you to become a swimming teacher?

Always loved swimming myself

Wanted to help others gain confidence in the water

Career change from another industry

Inspired by my own children or family

I’m a student, and it’s a great way to fund my studies

I’m semi-retired/retired and wanted to do something fulfilling in my retirement

Wanted to make a difference

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How long have you been a fully qualified swimming teacher?

Less than 1 year

1–5 years

6–10 years

10+ years

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* 9. Did you start as:

A competitive swimmer

A casual swimmer

A lifeguard or pool staff member

Other (please specify)

How I Became a Swimming Teacher

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* 1. Name (optional - you can choose to remain anonymous when giving consent at the end)

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* 2. Location

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* 3. Age

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* 4. What discipline(s) are you qualified in?

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* 5. What are your hours of work as a swimming teacher?

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* 6. Are you member of the STA or another swimming body?

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* 7. What inspired you to become a swimming teacher?

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* 8. How long have you been a fully qualified swimming teacher?

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* 9. Did you start as:

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* 10. What’s your favourite part of teaching swimming?

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* 11. What’s the most memorable or proudest (or funniest) moment in your teaching career?