Be an Internationally Certified Swimming Coach in Singapore
Get an internationally recognised Swim Australia Teacher qualification — no prior experience needed. We build you up from beginner to certified coach, and we’re hiring our graduates.
As fast as 1 month
Get certified (avg. 3 months)
$8,000+/month
Earning potential as a coach
No experience
Needed — we build you up
16+
Minimum age to register
Certification pathways
We focus on the internationally recognised Swim Australia Teacher route, and can advise on local options too.
Swim Australia Teacher International Accreditation
Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia — locally and internationally recognised, usually completed in 3 months. No prior experience needed, with flexible full or part-time options. Associated with NROC and the STA.
Singapore Aquatics (Local)
SG Coach Level 1 Theory (Republic Polytechnic, $425.20 incl. GST), SG Coach Technical Accreditation, BCLS + AED certification, and the SwimSafer Instructor Course.
In-House Certification
Company-specific training completed in around 3 months. Faster to obtain, but only recognised within the issuing company.
What it takes
The Swim Australia Teacher Course combines online theory, practical pool sessions and supervised on-the-job coaching. Here’s what you’ll complete:
- Be at least 15 years old
- Complete online theory modules
- Attend face-to-face practical pool sessions
- Complete on-the-job supervised coaching
- Finish assessment workbooks
- Obtain CPR & First Aid certification (before or after the course)
Coaching FAQs
No prior experience or certifications are required. Our course builds you up from a beginner newbie to a certified swim coach.
Of course! Our exclusive Personal Development Course assesses your strokes and teaches you how to correct others’ strokes correctly and efficiently.
Yes. Unlike other programmes, we welcome individuals who may not know how to swim yet. After your Swim Australia Teacher course you can coach at Fabulous Swim and receive weekly training sessions to build your confidence in the water.
Water safety standards, water rescues, survival skills, water familiarisation, lesson planning, stroke assessment, demonstration and delivery — combining classroom instruction with hands-on practical pool sessions.
No, you don’t need it before the Swim Australia Teacher course. However, a valid CPR & First Aid certificate is ultimately required for Swim Australia Teacher licensure.
Certainly. You can enroll in the Infant & Toddler course (provided you meet the prerequisites) so you can coach infants from as young as 4 months old.
Life as a swim coach
Ready to start your coaching journey?
Chat with us to learn about the next intake and how we can get you certified and earning.