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 course by itself will not improve your swim teaching ability. This you must do for yourself through additional study, practice and experience. The course will have served its purpose if it contributes to your improvement as a swimming teacher and the improvement of teachers who work with you.
For further information, please contact the National Education Manager.
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.
Requirements for Certification
To be awarded the Diploma in Swim Teaching, you must:
- Either hold four current modules from NZCST or hold three modules from NZCST plus the TSWD course. Candidates choosing the second option would be required to undergo a practical assessment in the TSWD area
- Recommended age 18 years and over
- Hold a current First Aid certificate (US6401 & US6402)
- Have completed 500 hours teaching after having completed your last module of NZCST
