STA appoints Alex Barrett as new Head of Aquatics

The Swimming Teachers Association (STA) has appointed Alex Barrett as its new Head of Aquatics. In the role, Barrett will help lead and develop STA’s aquatic offering, supporting members, enhancing learn to swim products and qualifications and drive the growth and development of STA’s aquatic portfolio and team.

Barrett has 14+ years’ experience across the physical activity and aquatics sectors and joins the STA from Swim England, where he held the role of National Participation and Growth Manager. There, he led work focused on strengthening long-term sustainability and expanding participation opportunities.