Diploma in Swim Teaching
New Zealand Diploma in Swim Teaching
The Diploma qualification is recommended by Swimming New Zealand as the highest qualification for all professional teachers of swimming in New Zealand. Any person teaching swimming may take this course. E.g. swim school directors, swim school employees, swim club coaches, school teachers, etc.
The Diploma qualification by itself will not improve your swim teaching ability. This you must do for yourself through additional study, practice and experience. The qualification will have served its purpose if it contributes to your improvement as a swimming teacher and the improvement of teachers who work with you.
Aims
- To give experienced teachers of swimming an identifiable national qualification.
- To improve the standard of swimming teaching and water safety in New Zealand.
- To give those involved in teaching swimming an opportunity for further education.
- To encourage teachers of swimming to share knowledge with their peers.
Pre-Requisite for Commencing Diploma
To start your Diploma in Swim Teaching, you must:
- Hold your New Zealand Certifiate in Swim Teaching
- Recommended age 18 years and over
- Hold a current First Aid certificate (US6401 & US6402)
- Have completed 500 hours logged teaching after having completed your NZCST
Upon completing the above pre-requisite requirements please contact the Education Team here
