A child learns to swim, diving in a blue pool.
A child learns to swim, diving in a blue pool.

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What do swimming lessons include?

Swimming lessons include all the tasks necessary for your swimming instructor to teach you, your children, and even your babies to swim safely and with confidence. These are private swimming lessons where your hired instructor can introduce first-timer swimmers of any age to water in a safe manner and ensure that the class begins on a positive note. 

They can give lessons in the shallow end of a pool to help beginners find their buoyancy, develop their confidence and get them accustomed to staying in the water. After they develop these skills, they can learn the basics. These can include proper breathing, proper arm strokes and kicking. Swimming instructors can adjust to a student’s level, from absolute beginners to more advanced swimmers.   

Baby swimming lessons 

Yes, swimming instructors can teach your baby to swim! Note that your baby must be at least 6 months old to take swimming lessons. Babies at this age tolerate colder water better and have better motor skills. Your swimming instructor can teach your baby alone, but they may ask for at least one parent to take part. 

The presence of mum or dad is essential to make sure your baby feels safe and comfortable during the lesson. The swim instructor can help your baby learn to love and enjoy the water, teach them how to float and gradually teach them how to kick and move about in the water.  

Kids swimming lessons

Your hired instructor can start your kids’ lessons by teaching your kids how to breathe underwater and how to float. These one-to-one swimming lessons can help toddlers and pre-teens enjoy the water and avoid developing a fear of it. Your swimming instructor can teach them basic swimming strokes after they’ve mastered floating and proper breathing. 

Adult swimming lessons

Swimming instructors can also teach adult students to swim. If the adult student is a beginner and has aquaphobia, some instructors can lead them to overcome their fear of water. For adult learners that are more comfortable in the water, the instructor can teach them how to float on their own or help improve their technique. They can also teach adult students essential breathing and floating, then proceed to learn swimming strokes and strategies to move through the water. 

Lessons for advanced swimmers

Some swimming instructors can teach advanced swimmers to improve if necessary. If an advanced student is a competitive swimmer, the swim instructor can test their ability by timing their laps. They can see how they can help them improve their lap times and recommend the necessary measures. This can include setting a diet and training regimen, then testing to measure improvement. This process can continue until the advanced swimmer attains their goals. Once you’ve mastered swimming, why not learn to conquer deeper waters? 

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Swimming lessons for toddler

$50

Doncaster VIC, Australia

17th Nov 2024

We are looking for a private swimming teacher for our 20 month old who has no swimming experience

Private swimming instructor for kid

$60

Doncaster VIC, Australia

16th Nov 2024

Look for a one-to-one swimming lesson for a 12-year-old girl. Prefer female instructor.

Swimming coach

$20

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2024

I want to learn to swim. I know basics but need someone to help me with the floating technique , survival skills and breathing to prepare me for open water swimming in the future - Due date: Flexible

Swimming teacher wanted

$45

Doncaster VIC, Australia

11th Sep 2024

Looking for a skilled swimmer/swimming instructor for my boy (8 yo) to improve on his backstroke and freestyle skills. Available on Tue after 4pm or flexible on weekends. $45 for 45mins on an ongoing weekly basis.

Swimming teacher

$85

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

21st Jun 2024

Daughter, 24, was a great swimmer at school, but has lost her confidence. She would like some lessons from a patient, experienced coach to refresh and strengthen. There is a good pool at the apartment building. Flexible days-times to suit both. $85 per hour.

Swimming teacher required

$50

Doncaster VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2024

Looking for a qualified and experienced swimming instructor for my 8 yrs boy. Ideally around Doncaster or happy to go to any surrounding public pools. Available on Tue and Thu at 4pm or flexible on weekends and school holidays. $50 for 60mins on an ongoing weekly basis.

Looking for a private swimming instructor for adult beginner

$55

Blackburn VIC, Australia

6th May 2024

Hi,I'm looking for a female swimming instructor around Blackburn. I've learned how to swim long time ago so I can't remember most of it. I'm a shift worker , I'm looking someone flexible just wanted to learn free style looking at $55/hr thanks

Swimmining instructor

$50

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2024

Need private swimming lessons - Due date: Flexible

Swimming lesson

$100

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2024

1 hour swimming lesson at Hawthorn Pool - Due date: Flexible

Assess swim proficiencies for Nippers program

$100

Kew VIC, Australia

23rd Dec 2023

We have a 7 and 6 y.o needing a swim proficiency assessment - its literally a 10 min assessment to check they can float / recover to surface and a few minor tasks. Needs to be a currently registered Swim Vic / Swimming Australia - Due date: Before Monday, 25 December 2023

Adult swimming lessons

$30

Box Hill VIC, Australia

8th Dec 2023

Adult swimming lessons needed in Boxhill area for female 40 years old. - Due date: Flexible

Swimming instructor needed

$40

Doncaster VIC, Australia

18th Oct 2023

Joint swimming lessons for my 5 and 7 year old at our local pool Aquarina. Must have experience with teaching children. - Due date: Flexible

Adult swim teacher

$80

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

15th Oct 2023

Hi Im looking for a swim teacher to teach 2 x adults how to swim strokes. They are beginners ( can float/doggy paddle) training for a triathlon. But essentially looking for 1x 45-1 hour session per week. Can be early morning 6.30am or evening 6.30-7pm. Thank you - Due date: Flexible

Adult Swim Coach

$50

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

29th Aug 2023

I'm looking for a private swim instructor for 1h training session every month, in Aqurena (doncaster VIC). I'm on entry level of free style, not bad on breast stroke. Looking to improve on both styles. I want to know your availablity and cost. Cheers Harold

Great instructor. Learnt a lot.

Swimming instructor for boy

$50

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

18th Jun 2023

Hi. Looking for a swimming instructor for a six year old boy who has basic swim skill @ aquarena Doncaster

Swimming classes childrens

$25

Box Hill South VIC 3128, Australia

21st May 2023

Children swimming in private pools - Due date: Flexible

Swimming help

$65

Camberwell VIC, Australia

19th May 2023

Would like someone to introduce my toddler to the pool , getting head underwater etc One session but would be open to a couple if well received. Would pay for your etrance to pool , would do at an aquatic center. This is for half an hour - Due date: Flexible

Swimming instructor

$25

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

25th Apr 2023

Age 3 learn how to swim, has experience in the water starting age 1 - Due date: Flexible

Swiming lesson

$70

Box Hill VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2023

Need private swimmimg class for two children - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Private Swimming Lesson for 2 School-age Children

$50

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

17th Feb 2023

Hi there, I'm looking for a swimming teacher who can work with my 2 children aged 14 and 12. 12 year old boy is currently in Shark class and 14 year old girl was in Seal class few years back. Looking for someone can teach them together early Sunday morning (around 8:00am) or after 5:30pm on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday. Aquarena in Templestowe Lower is ideal for us but happy to travel around if it's not too far. - Due date: Flexible