About Us
Who We Are
Kenya Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association is the national professional association for swimming coaches and instructors in Kenya. Founded in the late 2010s by leading figures in Kenya’s swimming community, KSTCA was established to develop and support professional coaches while promoting quality career opportunities. We operate as an independent non profit organization guided by the core values of Leadership, Education, and Certification. We benchmark our curricula and standards against internationally recognized frameworks, including the Swim South Africa & ASCA framework and guidance from other global bodies. KSTCA is dedicated to creating and enhancing programs that strengthen the coaching profession and improve the standards of swimming instruction nationwide.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to provide leadership to Kenyan coaches and swimmers at all levels. KSTCA strives to empower coaches with knowledge, skills, and ethical standards so they can effectively guide swimmers from beginner to elite level. By uniting teachers and coaches under one body, we ensure consistent high quality coaching that helps athletes and the sport of swimming thrive across the country.
Our Vision
Our vision is that professional swimming coaches are the leaders in creating the best sport in the world. We envision a future where Kenya’s swimming coaches are internationally recognized for excellence, and where swimming in Kenya is known for safety, skill, and sportsmanship. We believe that by elevating the coaching profession, we elevate the sport as a whole.
Meet the Team
Joe Maina
Chairman
Vincent Gichamba
Secretary
Dr Kiptolo Boit
Director of Research and Studies
Nixon Omucheyi
Treasurer and Administrator
Johnson Mwangi
Executive Committee Member
Jacqueline Macharia
Assistant Secretary
Ivy Ngugi
Executive Committee Member
Francis Nganga
Executive Committee Member
Our Objectives and Philosophy
01. Certification and Professionalism
We maintain a robust certification framework Levels 1 through 3 to measure and recognize each coach’s education, experience, and achievements. By upholding strict certification standards, we ensure that approved KSTCA coaches are competent and professional, a hallmark that swimming clubs, schools, and parents can trust.
02. Educational Excellence
Embracing a learners first philosophy, we constantly update our training curricula in line with global standards. We benchmark against the Swim South Africa & ASCA framework and other international reference materials to introduce science driven modern coaching techniques to Kenya.
03. Leadership Development
KSTCA focuses on developing coaches as inspirational leaders in and out of the pool. Through mentorship and ongoing education, we create coaches who can shape the future of aquatics in Kenya.
04. Safety and Integrity
True to our motto “Training with Safety,” we emphasize safe teaching practices and swimmer well being in all programs. Coaches are encouraged to obtain lifesaving, first aid, and water safety qualifications alongside their coaching certifications to uphold the highest safety standards in every training session.