Joining our aquatics community extends beyond just support – as a member of the STA you’ll discover an environment dedicated to nurturing and advancing your career, whether you’re just starting out or have worked in the industry for years.
STA, as a national governing body for swimming and lifesaving, values all qualifications within leisure. So, whether you’ve trained with STA or another awarding organisation, we welcome you to join a professional network of over 20,000 international members.
Membership will give you professional recognition, and can be provided to all professionals within swimming teaching, first aid, lifeguarding and pool plant.
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Choose Your Membership Package
STA offers three types of membership for individuals.
- Associate Membership for aquatic professionals in the UK and Falkland Islands.
- Water Fitness Membership, a specialist insurance package for aquatic professionals teaching water-fitness activities in the UK.
- Overseas Membership, for aquatic professionals working outside of the UK who do not require insurance, and want access to all the other membership benefits STA offers.
Associate Membership
Annually
£44.00*
Suited to aquatic professionals located within the UK who require insurance.
Public liability insurance
Professional indemnity cover
10% discount on awards
Access to STA's resource area
On demand webinar recordings
Exclusive discount codes
Access to STA's marketing hub
Support from a professional organisation
Water Fitness Membership
Annually
£10.00
Suited to aquatic professionals who require cover for Water Fitness © qualifications only.
Public liability insurance
Professional indemnity cover
10% discount on awards
Access to STA's resource area
On demand webinar recordings
Exclusive discount codes
Access to STA's marketing hub
Support from a professional organisation
Overseas Membership
Annually
£10.00
Suited to aquatic professionals located outside the UK who do not reequire insurance.
Public liability insurance
Professional indemnity cover
10% discount on awards
Access to STA's resource area
On demand webinar recordings
Exclusive discount codes
Access to STA's marketing hub
Support from a professional organisation
*STA Associate Membership fee of £44.00 is paid by Direct Debit and renewed automatically unless cancelled at least 10 days prior to renewal. Alternatively, subscriptions can be paid by credit/debit card at a fee of £49.00.
