Lismore City Council
Meet our wonderful team of swimming teachers and trainers
ELIZABETH
Qualifications:
- Aquatic Coordinator and LTS teacher
- Holiday Intensive Coordinator
- Austswim qualified of Swimming and Water Safety
- First aid and CPR qualified
- Working with Children’s Check
- Member of ASCTA
- Teacher of Competitive Stroke
- Teacher of Babies and Toddlers
What do you love about being an LTS teacher?
“Teaching children has always been a huge passion in my life. To watch a child, grow and build on their confidence in themselves is so rewarding.
Swimming does not come naturally to all children; many are crippled by fear. Working along side these children is such an honour. I often say, 'It’s a bonus I get paid for what I do'.
Stepping behind the scenes to be part of where the magic happens in being a coordinator is amazing, to know that you are responsible for leading a great and passionate team and encouraging the greater community to join the Swimsations family is a reward in itself. Bridging the gap between teacher, student and parent is a huge part of my role and to provide this ongoing communication continues to provide an A class service for our families."
LINDIE
Qualifications:
- Swim Australia qualified
- Swim Australia Bronze Coach
- First Aid and CPR qualified
- Working with Children’s Check
- Member of Australia Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association
- Member of NSW Swimming
- Teachers of Babies and Toddlers
- Teachers of Competitive Strokes
- Bachelor of Education, Secondary
What do you love about being an LTS teacher?
“I began teaching Learn to Swim after the birth of my first child. Previously, I had been working as a high school teacher. I wanted to combine my love of teaching with my love of swimming, so made the perfect career change. I have now been teaching Learn to Swim for seven + years and Coaching for three + years. As a teacher I have always been passionate about helping young people learn and develop their potential to achieve success. Learning to swim is an essential skill and saves lives. It’s also an amazing and fun way to keep fit and healthy.
I love competing in triathlons and running events. Training with a squad is a great way to learn new skills and drills, stay motivated and focused on the goal/event ahead. After all, it doesn’t matter how old or young, tall or short, big or small you are swimming is something anyone can master and become stronger/faster with the right support."
FABIEN
Qualifications:
- Swim Australia qualified
- First Aid and CPR qualified
- Working with Children’s check
- Accredited Lifeguard
- Teacher of Competitive Strokes
- Cert III and IV in Fitness
- Bachelor of Mathematics-Physics
- Master of Ecology
What do you love about being a LTS teacher?
"My swimming journey started when I was six years old, at school swimming in France. It wasn’t the best experience because back then we had only one teacher for 15 + children. For this reason, I never learnt to swim with my swimming lessons and was even scared to go to the pool. Eventually, I learnt to swim in the ocean with my Grandfather when I was eight. It’s only years later that I started more regularly and enjoyed it.
I promised to myself to do my best to give each child I teach the best experience possible. I enjoy seeing their satisfaction when they overcome challenges that they thought impossible. I feel proud when I see their swimming ability week after week, all while having a big smile on their face.
I have been teaching Learn to Swim for nearly four years and still enjoy it as if it was the first day. Previously, I was working in Marine Biology research in Tahiti and prior to that I was part time firefighter in France while studying. I loved these jobs and managed to find a perfect combination in teaching swimming. I took my love for the water and fitness, added my compassion and desire to help others together and became a swim teacher."
KELLI
Qualifications:
- Austswim qualified of Swimming and Water Safety
- First Aid and CPR qualified
- Working with Children’s Check
- Teacher of Babies and Toddlers
- Teacher of Competitive Stroke
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Studying Master of Teaching PDHPE
What do you love about being an LTS teacher?
“As a learn to swim teacher instructor, I love being able to see the kids enjoying their swimming lesson, as well as watching them improve each week and knowing that I’m part of that is rewarding.
I have the opportunity of teaching from Babies right up to Junior Fitness level and love applying different teaching skills and techniques according to their level."
BRONWYN
Qualifications:
- Swim Australia qualified
- First Aid and CPR qualified
- Working with Children’s check
- Member of Australian swim Teachers and Coaches Association
- Teacher of Babies and Toddlers
- Teacher of Learners with Disability
- Teacher of Competitive Stroke
- Surf Lifesaving Australian Bronze Medallion
- Martial Arts Australia qualified Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
- Studying Master of Teaching Secondary
What do you love about being an LTS teacher?
“I grew up by the Murray River, and have always believed that swimming is an essential life skill that everyone should learn. When we moved to the Northern Rivers, I joined our local surf lifesaving club as a continuation and expansion of my families love of swimming. I am an active surf lifesaver and help out with Nippers. I also coach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, so becoming a Learn to Swim Teacher was a natural progression. Teaching people to swim is very rewarding, and it’s wonderful to see their skills and confidence grow."
PATRICIA
Qualifications:
- Austswim qualified of Swimming and Water Safety
- First Aid and CPR qualified
- Working with Children’s Check
- Member of ASCTA
- Teacher of Learners with Disability
- Teachers of Babies and Toddlers
- Diploma of teaching Early Childhood
What do I love about being a LTS teacher?
"I have always enjoyed swimming and as an early Childhood Educator this was an easy transition to combine both the love of swimming and teaching young children water safety and how to swim.
I want to share my passion for swimming with the future generation. I believe it is imperative for children to learn water safety and swimming. Swimming saves lives! It is a fun healthy activity that the whole family can participate in and enjoy.
I enjoy watching the children learn their new skills and grow in their confidence while having fun and learning a skill for life."
CARMEN
Qualifications:
- Austswim qualified Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- First Aid + CPR
- Working with Children Check
- Teacher of Babies and Toddlers
- Studying Diploma of early Childhood Education and care
"What I love about teaching swimming and water safety is sharing the joy and fun of swimming and being in the water.
I love to support children to feel confident and safe in the water and help them learn to enjoy themselves in the water, and to develop relationships and teamwork with other children in their classes."
BRIANQualifications:
- Austswim qualified of swimming and Water Safety
- First Aid and CPR qualified
- Working with Children’s Check
- Member of ASCTA
- Teacher of Competitive Stroke
- Teacher of Babies and toddlers
“Swimming is a huge part of my life and I have now been swimming competitively for over 30 years. I swim at least 15km’s every week. I’m lucky to have some great coaches and mentors over the years and I am now loving being able to pass on my knowledge and experience to the kids that do Learn to Swim at GSAC Swimsations. Teaching swimming is such a rewarding and important job and no two shifts are ever the same. Seeing the kids progress through the program and gain their confidence and independence in the water is a great feeling."
DIANE
Qualifications:
- Swim Australia qualified
- First Aid and CPR qualified
- Working with Children’s Check
- Teacher of Competitive Strokes
- Mandatory Child Protection Trained & Certified
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
What do you love about being a LTS teacher?
"During my childhood I lived at a beach for three years and participated in learn to swim classes as an essential life skill. I taught my four children how to swim all strokes and how to dive with confidence. My eldest daughter received an accolade for achieving Senior Girl Swimming Champion for Casino West School and recently my second eldest grandson achieved Senior Boy Swimming Champion for Casino Public School.
It has brought me great pleasure to teach swimming. I believe every child should have the opportunity to learn to swim and gain a skill that encourages confidence in themselves, their abilities and making new friendships through play, fun and enjoyment."
