Swim Schools

We'll Help You Grow and Upskill Your Workforce

Queensland is facing a shortage of swim teachers and aquatic professionals. This project is here to help.

We’re supporting employers to attract, train, and retain staff across a wide range of roles, including Swim Teachers, Pool Lifeguards, Swim Coaches, Swim School Managers, Pool Operators, Aquatic Technical Operators and Aqua Exercise Instructors. 

What type of employers are we looking for?

  • Swim Schools (independent or part of a larger facility)
  • Sport & Recreation Centres with aquatic programs
  • Schools and Education Providers that deliver swimming and water safety programs

How This Funding Can Support Your Swim School

New Employees: You will recieve $150 per NEW employee to support pre-employment checks, induction administration and Blue Card. Your new employee will select one (1) entry level course (as listed on the Job Seeker page) PLUS either a CPR or First Aid course. 

Current Employees: A selection of one (1) extension course (as listed on Current Workforce page). 

 

What are the benefits to you as an Employer?

  • Recruitment support - attract new talent into your Swim School.
  • Student support to help students achieve the best outcome. 
  • Funded training - access nationally recognised qualifications and upskill current staff members. 
  • Workforce growth - Fill critical roles in your Swim School. 
  • Career pathways - Help both new and existing staff members grow into leadership and specialised roles.  

Next Steps

Please read the following checklist carefully prior to completing an Expression of Interest Form:

  1. Check your eligibility: 
    1. You must be a recognised Swim School or Aquatic Education Operator based and operational in Queensland. 
    2. You can only attract or upskill a total of six (6) students per venue. 
    3. Please check Job Seeker and Current Workforce pages for course opportunities per employee or potential employee. 
  2. Consider the areas of your workforce that require support. 

Get Started Today

Complete an Expression of Interest form by clicking the button below and a Project Coordinator will be in touch with you soon. 

Or contact us to start a conversation about how we can support your Swim School or Aquatic Centre please email  enquiries@aquajobsqueensland.com.au

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This Growing Workforce Participation Fund project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.


This Project is a proud collaboration between Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance, AUSTSWIM, SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia and Royal Life Saving Society Queensland. 




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