Join a National Governing Body that Recognises Your Qualifications Within Leisure

Whether you’re just starting out or have worked in the industry for years, you can gain recognition as a current and actively engaged professional with STA, a governing body within swimming and lifesaving.

Who can apply?

• We value 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 18,000 international members.
• Membership can be provided to all professionals within swimming teaching, first aid, lifeguarding and pool plant.
• Please note: Membership is mandatory for all STA Tutors and learners enrolling on STA aquatic and swimming teaching courses.

Benefits of being an STA member:

• Receive Public Liability Insurance (up to £10 million).
• Receive Professional Indemnity Insurance (up to £1 million provided by Allianz).
• Access exclusive resources.
• Extensive range of on demand webinar recordings.
• International recognition with a professional association.

Access Exclusive Discounts:

Exclusive Zoggs Discounts

10% off – Swim Secure Products

15% off – Autism Swim Training Packages

2x discount offers

Preferential Rates on Personal Accident Cover for all Members & Insurance Packages for Swim Schools

10% off – Test all Water Accessories

15% off – Cuddledry Products

50% off – Selected CPD’s

5% off – School Administration software

10% of Online and Face-to-Face CPDs

5% off Soakly software

20% off Membership Programme and Resources

15% off – Konfidence Products & Access to an Affiliate Programme

10% off – Course Management and Swim Lesson Management Software

DryRobe 10% off products

Kitbrix 15% off

Frequently Asked Questions

• I want to apply for or renew my STA membership, how do I do this?

  To apply for or renew your STA membership, simply click the ‘Apply for Membership’ button above to be taken to STA Online and follow the on-screen instructions.

  You’ll need to log in to your STA Online account as part of the application/renewal process. If you don’t already have one, you’ll create an account during your application/renewal.

  Please Note: All members must be 16 years or older.

• How can I prove I'm an STA member?

  If you’re an STA member, you can prove your membership status either by using your STA membership certificate or a wallet-sized membership card which you can carry around with you.

  Your membership certificate is automatically issued to you when you become an STA member, and is available to download from your STA Online account by selecting Membership – STA Membership Certificate.

  You can also request a membership card through your STA Online account by selecting Membership – Request STA Membership Card. Please note: only one membership card can be requested per year.

• How can I get a copy of my public liability insurance policy information?

  If you’re an STA member, information about your public liability insurance policy can be found in your STA Online account by selecting Membership – STA Insurance Policy.

  If you have any questions about your public liability insurance policy, you’ll need to contact our insurance brokers directly as we’re unable to provide insurance advice.

• I have a question about my public liability insurance policy, can you help?

  If you have any questions about your public liability insurance policy, you’ll need to contact our insurance brokers directly as we’re unable to provide insurance advice.

• I pay for my membership by direct debit—can I have a copy of my direct debit receipt?

  If you’re an STA member who pays for their subscription by direct debit, your direct debit receipt is available to download from your STA Online account by selecting Membership – Direct Debit Receipt.

• How can I update my direct debit details for my subscription payments?

  If you’re an STA member who pays for their subscription by direct debit, please contact membership department via membership@sta.co.uk for any changes.

• Can I cancel my membership subscription and can I have a refund for my subscription payment?

  If you’re an STA member who pays for their subscription by card, your membership will expire when you reach the end of your subscription period if you don’t renew your subscription.

  If you’re an STA member who pays for their subscription by direct debit, you can cancel your membership via emailing membership@sta.co.uk. We will not take a subscription payment to renew your membership when you reach the end of your subscription period, and your membership will expire.

  Refunds for membership payments are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further information.

• Can I pay membership subscriptions for multiple people by card, or pay by purchase order?

  Bulk membership applications/renewals or those made by purchase order cannot be done through STA Online. Each individual will need to complete an application form and these will need to be sent to our membership team along with payment or a purchase order. Please contact us for further information.

• I live outside the UK, can I apply for STA membership?

  Yes, an overseas membership package is available for those who live outside the UK at a reduced rate, however overseas members may not enjoy all of the same benefits that UK members receive, such as public liability insurance cover.

  Overseas membership can be applied via your STA Online account, overseas membership is £10 per year.