Get Qualified

Start Our Award Winning Swim Coach Qualification & Develop your Practice

Our swim coach qualifications and CPDs have been developed
by World Champion Open Water swimmer Keri-anne Payne
in partnership with the STA and a panel of leading experts.

Our world class qualifications are designed to

instill maximum safety and confidence in the water.

By completing your qualification with Straight Line Swimming you get access to a

friendly international community of fellow swimmers. So you can qualify

safe in the knowledge that your support from us doesn’t end when the course does.

STA APPROVED
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED
MEETS CIMPSA’S COACH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
REGULATED BY OFQUAL

Our world class qualifications are designed to instill maximum safety and confidence in the water.

By completing your sta swimming qualifications with Straight Line Swimming you get access to a friendly international community of fellow swimmers. So you can qualify safe in the knowledge that your support from us doesn’t end when the course does.

STA Level 2
Open Water Coaching

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to develop your practice, our STA swimming qualifications, approved by STA, provides the tools & techniques you need to turn your passion for open water swimming into a profession. Endorsed by CIMPA and delivered directly by Olympic swimmer Keri-anne Payne.

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STA Level 2 Open Water Coaching

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to develop your practice, our STA open water swimming course, approved by STA, provides the tools & techniques you need to turn your passion for open water swimming into a profession. Endorsed by CIMPA and delivered directly by Olympic swimmer Keri-anne Payne.

Keri-Anne Payne coach
STA Level 2 Open Water
Coaching Online

Our open water swimming coaching qualifications are the ideal way for anyone, anywhere in the UK to develop their coaching skills and get qualified, allowing you to coach others in the open water. Taking a flexible approach, our qualifications are delivered on-line or in-person to fit your schedule and suit your needs, and a practical assessment at your choice of location around the UK.

STA Level 2 Open Water Coaching Online

Our open water swimming coaching qualifications are the ideal way for anyone, anywhere in the UK to develop their coaching skills and get qualified, allowing you to coach others in the open water. Taking a flexible approach, our qualifications are delivered on-line or in-person to fit your schedule and suit your needs, and a practical assessment at your choice of location around the UK.

CPDs

Our CPDs - Develop Your Skills Online

Keep developing and improve your open water swim practice with us. Our range of CPDs focussing on Breathing, Position & Motion are the perfect add-on to your professional qualification or an ideal way to dip your toe into the open water with Straight Line Swimming.

Breathing

Breathing is the first fundamental when it come to either learning how to swim or improving your front crawl technique. This CPD focuses on how you can get the most out of front crawl using efficient breathing within an open water environment.

Position

The position of your body in the water can make a big difference in swimming effectively in the open water. In this CPD, we look at all parts of the body, from head to toe, and demonstrate the most efficient position for effortless swimming.

Motion

It is no secret that how your body moves through the water can impact on your speed and efficiency. This CPD will coach through the physics of your body and how to use it to propel yourself through the water in the best way possible for you.

CPDs

Our CPDs - Develop Your Skills Online

Keep developing and improve your open water swim practice with us. Our range of CPDs focussing on Breathing, Position & Motion are the perfect add-on to your professional qualification or an ideal way to dip your toe into the open water with Straight Line Swimming.

Breathing

Breathing is the first fundamental when it come to either learning how to swim or improving your front crawl technique. This CPD focuses on how you can get the most out of front crawl using efficient breathing within an open water environment.

Position

The position of your body in the water can make a big difference in swimming effectively in the open water. In this CPD, we look at all parts of the body, from head to toe, and demonstrate the most efficient position for effortless swimming.

Motion

It is no secret that how your body moves through the water can impact on your speed and efficiency. This CPD will coach through the physics of your body and how to use it to propel yourself through the water in the best way possible for you.

We're Taking A Break On Qualifications

Our open water courses will not be available in the near future. However, we’re thrilled to announce that they will make a grand comeback in 2025.

As we temporarily pause our qualifications, we encourage you to register your interest by reaching out to us below. By doing so, you’ll be among the first to receive updates on course schedules, exclusive early-bird discounts, and new program offerings.

We're Taking A Break On Qualifications

Our open water courses will not be available in the near future. However, we’re thrilled to announce that they will make a grand comeback in 2025.

As we temporarily pause our qualifications, we encourage you to register your interest by reaching out to us below. By doing so, you’ll be among the first to receive updates on course schedules, exclusive early-bird discounts, and new program offerings.