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Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

The essential qualification to confidently teach swimming and water safety to children and adults.
  • Required by swim schools
  • 3-year AUSTSWIM Licence
  • Teacher insurance
Australia International

Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics

Learn to confidently teach babies, toddlers and preschoolers through safe, play-based aquatic education.
  • Early childhood aquatic skills
  • Highly valued qualification
  • Strong foundation for learners
Australia International

Aqua Exercise Instructor Course

Learn to plan and deliver safe, engaging aqua fitness classes for diverse groups and fitness levels.
  • Instruct aqua fitness sessions
  • In-demand instructor skills
  • Music and movement programming
Australia

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You’ll get the highest quality training for an in-demand job with the most trusted provider of swimming teacher training in Australia. 
 Be job ready Train with Australia’s most trusted swim teacher education provider. 90.5% of our graduates gain employment.
Work anywhere Nationally and internationally recognised. Your qualification opens doors across Australia and overseas.
Flexible learning Fit training around uni, school or family life. Online learning combined with practical, in-water experience.
Ongoing support Licence, insurance and professional development included. You're supported beyond qualification, every step of the way.

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AUSTSWIM calls for greater access to swimming and water safety education throughout life 11.10.2026 AUSTSWIM calls for greater access to swimming and water safety education throughout life Almost one in three people who drowned in Australia in 2025/26 were aged 65 or over, according to the National Drowning Report 202... Read More Creating Child Safe Swim Schools: Putting the Child Safe Standards into Practice 11.10.2026 Creating Child Safe Swim Schools: Putting the Child Safe Standards into Practice Strengthen child safe practice in your swim school with AUSTSWIM’s new online safeguarding PD, developed specifically for aquatic ... Read More Not Backing Down on Quality | AUSTSWIM 11.10.2026 Not Backing Down on Quality | AUSTSWIM Explore our commitment to maintaining excellence in aquatic education, supporting licensed swim teachers, & upholding rigorous... Read More Teaching Through Winter, Building Towards Summer 11.10.2026 Teaching Through Winter, Building Towards Summer winter can be a valuable time for swimming teachers to strengthen their practice, support consistent progress and prepare for the ... Read More Vale Meredith King AUSTSWIM Life Member 11.10.2026 Vale Meredith King AUSTSWIM Life Member AUSTSWIM honours Life Member Meredith King, whose four decades of leadership, mentoring and advocacy shaped swimming and water saf... Read More Building the Competitive Pathway: AUSTSWIM TCSC Course Delivered in Vietnam 11.10.2026 Building the Competitive Pathway: AUSTSWIM TCSC Course Delivered in Vietnam AUSTSWIM celebrates the successful completion of the TCSC course by Swim Vietnam teachers, enhancing skills for advanced swimming ... Read More Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities. AUSTSWIM’s Impact in Fiji 11.10.2026 Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities. 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Read More AUSTSWIM welcomes Lisa Kinross as Chief Executive Officer 11.10.2026 AUSTSWIM welcomes Lisa Kinross as Chief Executive Officer Learn about the leadership appointment of Lisa Kinross as AUSTSWIM Chief Executive Officer, driving community impact & aquatic... Read More Autumn 2026 State Bulletins Have Arrived | AUSTSWIM 11.10.2026 Autumn 2026 State Bulletins Have Arrived | AUSTSWIM Explore the Autumn 2026 AUSTSWIM state bulletins for the latest aquatic industry updates, community stories, and teaching insights... Read More Out and About - Strengthening Water Safety & Workforce 11.10.2026 Out and About - Strengthening Water Safety & Workforce Read the latest AUSTSWIM update on strengthening water safety and building the future workforce through community engagement and s... Read More Culturally Inclusive Water Safety Education | AUSTSWIM 11.10.2026 Culturally Inclusive Water Safety Education | AUSTSWIM Explore how AUSTSWIM promotes culturally inclusive water safety education to build safer communities through co-designed programs ... Read More Swimming NZ and AUSTSWIM Education Delivery Changes 11.10.2026 Swimming NZ and AUSTSWIM Education Delivery Changes Learn about updated swim teacher education pathways and course booking details in New Zealand following the announcement from Swim... Read More Start or Grow Your Swim Teacher Journey Easily | AUSTSWIM 11.10.2026 Start or Grow Your Swim Teacher Journey Easily | AUSTSWIM Learn how AUSTSWIM makes it easier than ever to start or grow your career as a swim teacher with a simplified website experience a... Read More AUSTSWIM and Life Saving Victoria launch new swim teacher development initiative 11.10.2026 AUSTSWIM and Life Saving Victoria launch new swim teacher development initiative AUSTSWIM and Life Saving Victoria unveil a new professional development program for swim teachers, enhancing skills and promoting ... Read More Empowering Women in Aquatics - Fiji’s Future Leaders 11.10.2026 Empowering Women in Aquatics - Fiji’s Future Leaders Discover how AUSTSWIM is supporting women in Fiji with aquatic training, leadership opportunities and internationally recognised q... Read More Swim Teacher Wellbeing - Practical Strategies | AUSTSWIM 11.10.2026 Swim Teacher Wellbeing - Practical Strategies | AUSTSWIM Explore essential wellbeing strategies for swim instructors, focusing on vocal strain prevention, body ergonomics, & mental he... Read More Meet Volunteer Teacher Nan Brandt | AUSTSWIM 11.10.2026 Meet Volunteer Teacher Nan Brandt | AUSTSWIM Explore the AUSTSWIM spotlight featuring volunteer teacher Nan Brandt, celebrating her commitment to community aquatic education a... Read More
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