Fairholme students dive into swim teaching

Both students have recently completed the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course and are now working as Swim Teachers at the Fairholme Aquatic Centre.

Katie has an interest in working with children and hopes to study Paediatrics when she finishes school.

“I really enjoy working with kids and love seeing the improvement that each child makes.

“The AUSTSWIM course took me about four months to complete’, says Katie. ‘It involved doing practical hours alongside qualified coaches, learning how to plan and teach lessons, as well as doing CPR.

“If you enjoy swimming or have a swimming background, teaching children to swim is a really great thing to do.”

Ava is a member of the competitive swim squad and enjoys connecting with the younger children.

“I’m currently completing a certificate in teaching, so becoming a swim teacher has been great hands-on experience.

“I enjoy watching the children progress comfortably in the water and having loads of fun.”

Fairholme Learn to Swim Coordinator, Judy Dickinson, says, “teaching swimming is not only a rewarding experience, but an excellent way for students to get ready for university and earn some extra money.

“AUSTSWIM qualifications are recognised Australia-wide as well as internationally.

“We regularly run the AUSTSWIM courses which can be completed in a term.”

For further information on becoming a swim teacher or joining the Fairholme Aquatics Swim School program, get in touch with Fairholme Aquatic Centre by emailing fast@fairholme.qld.edu.au or phone 07 4688 4658.