Our swim teaching team

We:

are highly skilled swim teachers
promote swim safer skills and behaviours for the whole family, both in and out of the water
are skilled at individualising activities for the learning needs of each swimmer, even within a group
communicate clearly and respectfully
have fun in the water with swimmers of all ages. We learn more when we are enjoying ourselves!
work together to transition swimmers between types of classes, and with our physiotherapist to facilitate inclusion of swimmers with specific learning needs

All our swim teachers hold accreditations from the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA)

Swim Australia Teacher (SAT): everyone
Babies and Toddlers (B&T): teachers working with babies and toddlers
Competitive swimming (CS): teachers working with squads
Learners with a Disability (LWD): over 75% of our team have been trained by Splash Physiotherapy in working with children with specific learning needs, and we continue to train team members as they join us
Coaching (ASCTA Bronze): swim coaches

All our swim teachers also have up to date CPR training and Working with Children's checks.

We use a number of strategies to continually develop swim teacher skills, to improve their lessons and better meet individual needs

senior swim teachers regularly observe swim teachers and give feedback
in - house professional development to update skills and understanding of swim teaching and child development
in - house ASCTA accreditation as we have two ASCTA accredited presenters in our team
we have an annual presence at swim teaching conferences:
- Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association
- Australian Swimming Schools Association
swim team members participate in our private forum where discussion of strategies promotes ongoing learning at least weekly

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