Use your passion for swimming and water safety to start a career that makes a difference to our communities. An AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety has an influential role that engages and interacts with students (4 years – adults) leading skills and drills that provide knowledge, skill and understanding in water safety and swimming in pools and confined natural shallow water venues.
The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water has both Vocational Education and Training requirements and non-accredited training requirements which have been designed and set by AUSTSWIM.
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Accreditation is valid for three years.
Pre-Requisite:
– 16 years old & above
– Able to Swim 50m on the Front (Eg. Frontcrawl or Breaststroke)
– Able to Swim 50m on the Back (Eg. Backstroke or Survival Backstroke)
– Able to Tread Water for 1 – 2 minutes
– Able to swim 5m in 2m depth of water
Delivery Strategy:
This interactive course is delivered in a blended format. It requires a 2 day training classroom and pool sessions. It also requires the candidate to complete an online interactive component.
Candidates are also required to complete an pool attachment course with a qualified swimming instructor.