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A Swimming Instructor provides instruction and coaching to people learning to swim. You’ll work with swimmers of all abilities from young children learning water safety to older students developing their swimming techniques. You might provide advice on improving stroke technique or increasing speed and you may organise for clients to enter swimming competitions.
Swimming Instructors should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to understand the individual needs of their clients. You should have a thorough knowledge of the sport and be able to analyse swimmer techniques and come up with solutions to performance issues. Swimming Instructors should be good communicators and be able to liaise with clients from a range of backgrounds.
There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Swimming Instructor.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a qualified swimming teacher with the nationally recognised skillset SISSS00112 Swimming and Water Safety Teacher. This hands-on training course will teach you how to run swimming classes while instructing students in water confidence and safety, swimming strokes, and survival skills. Your learning is a mix of teaching methods, swimming stroke technique, and rescue skills and includes both classroom learning and practical learning in the pool. Enquire now for entry requirements, swimming instructor outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 2 days.
Become a specialist sports coach with the SIS40321 Certificate IV in Sport Coaching. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to prepare athletes for sporting competitions and will develop your skills in coaching, communication, and sports science. The course also covers: identifying talent, selection processes, injury prevention, sports nutrition, and more. Choose career specialisations in swimming, tennis, equestrian and horse sports. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices (and their availability) and training providers near you that offer this course..
Average duration: 6 months.
The Certificate II in Sport and Recreation SIS30513 is an entry level qualification, great for students wanting to work at fitness centres, sporting grounds, or recreation centres. With a strong emphasis on safety, students learn how to plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions and then choose their own speciality area; administration, grounds, recreation, retail, coaching, or events. Note: students must hold a current First Aid Certificate + CPR to enrol in this course. The Certificate II in Sport and Recreation SIS30513 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get an operational role at a public swimming pool or aquatic centre with the SIS31015 Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work effectively in a sport, fitness and recreation workplace — running group sessions and providing quality service. The course covers: risk management, first aid, emergency responses, life saving, pool maintenance, instructing clients on basic swimming and water safety. Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choice availability, and upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Swimming Instructor generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen strong employment growth in recent years. There are currently 12,300 people working as a Swimming Instructor in Australia compared to 10,300 five years ago. Swimming Instructors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Swimming Instructor, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Sports Coaching. This course will allow you to train athletes to an advanced level and prepare them for swimming tournaments. You could also consider a Certificate II or III in Sport and Recreation.
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Here are some potential career pathways within community recreation and sport coaching. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Community Recreation
Community Coach
$1,050 weekly pay
Pool Lifeguard
$960 weekly pay
Sport and Recreation Officer
Sport and Recreation Trainee
$865 weekly pay
Swimming Instructor
Club Manager
$1,150 weekly pay
Sports Administrator
$1,250 weekly pay
Sports Development Officer
Sports Facility Manager
Sports Event Manager
$1,538 weekly pay
Sports Manager
$1,540 weekly pay
Sports Marketer
$1,758 weekly pay
Sport Coaching
Sports Coach
Athlete
Personal Trainer
Exercise Physiologist
$1,500 weekly pay
High Performance Coach
$1,350 weekly pay
Sports Development Manager
Sports Scientist
$2,307 weekly pay
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