Empower Yourself, Empower Your Students!
Tired of feeling overwhelmed by water safety instruction?
SwimSafe isn’t just about teaching students – it’s about giving YOU the tools and confidence to deliver exceptional aquatic education.
Our targeted support program equips you with the knowledge and resources
Meet the Health and Physical Education Curriculum standards with ease while ensuring your students gain critical water survival skills.
Imagine confident, capable students thriving in any aquatic environment
SwimSafe empowers you to foster a love of swimming and prioritizes the transfer of skills to real world context.
Regular, effective pool sessions become a reality
SwimSafe equips you with engaging, engaging age-appropriate progressive lessons that keep students motivated and learning.
what we OFFER
Learn to Survive / Swim
- Focus on water safety and stroke development
- Open to all schools with pools
- One teacher professional development session
- Accredited educators mentors teachers during five 30-minute one-to-one sessions
- Targeted comprehensive teacher professional development
- Four-stage Learn to Survive pack with Water Safety NZ endorsed resources
- Eight-stage Learn to Swim pack with easy-to-use lesson plans
- Coastguard Safe Boating and life jacket experiences
bookings now open
Otorohanga-Waitomo
Taupō
Matamata-Piako
Waipa
Thames-Coromandel
South Waikato
Waikato District
Hamilton City
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I know which program is right for my school?
Schools with confident/advanced teachers would benefit from the Learn to Swim program. Whereas less confident teachers should start with the Learn to Survive program.
What is the cost of the SwimSafe Program?
The cost of the program is based on one staff meeting and a one-to-one mentoring session per teacher.
How can my school fund this program?
Schools cover the full cost of the program or can apply for Sport New Zealand Active Aotearoa Tu Manawa funding via Sport Waikato.
When should I book?
Book as early as possible as spaces fill quickly – for any term, any time!
Booking SwimSafe is a two-part process:
Step 1 – Group training session with teachers scheduled at least 3 weeks prior to in pool lessons commencing
Step 2 – Poolside mentoring will depend on total numbers of teachers as each has a 30-minute session
How does payment work?
Ahead of the booking confirmation, schools will receive a quote for the total cost. Once approved, a 25% non-refundable deposit will be invoiced and must be paid within 10 working days. The remainder of the payment will be invoiced once the lessons are complete.
Who will be delivering the programme?
Swimming Waikato will deliver the teacher PLD session. Then, our trained educators will work with students and teachers on poolside to ensure maximum effect for students and teachers.
What if we need to cancel our lessons?
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must give at least 1 weeks’ notice in writing.
How can a school apply?
Simply click the Apply Now button above!