Swimming Instructor

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $60,996
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a swimming instructor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISCAQU020

Perform Water Rescues

Blended, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $110
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Swimming Instructor
SISCAQU022

Provide Oxygen Resuscitation and Therapy in an Aquatic Environment

On Campus
4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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