Swim Coaches and Teachers New Zealand Incorporated (SCTNZ) is a volunteer organisation established to be leading the continued development of Swim Coaches, Swim Schools and Swim Teachers in New Zealand.
SCTNZ aims to be advocates for the profession, and we are continually developing and following world leading practices to offer best assistance to our members and the wider sector.
We believe all Kiwi’s should be experiencing qualified, highly competent swim teachers and swim coaches for their aquatic experiences including water safety, learning to swim (and swimming well) and in the sport of swimming.
Board Members - 2024-2025
Tina de Boer(President)
Daniel Fulton (Teaching)
Tina de Boer (Teaching)
Sammy Lawson (Teaching)
Glenn Hamblyn (Coaching)
Brigitte Mahan (Coaching)
Tracy Breur (Coaching)
Co-opted Life Member
Operations Manager: Karen Scott Operations@sctnz.com
We aim to live by our values of:
Communication
Is a key value for us, by keeping in close communication with our members we are able to have our finger on the pulse and ensure we are continuing to develop the swimming industry in New Zealand
Lead
We have extremely talented people in our industry that aid us in not only developing a safe water safety culture, but also developing children and athletes to be equipped for their future not only swimming but in life
Inspire
Our aim as a voluntary board, is to continue to develop a sound platform for our members to be supported and continually upskilled, inspired and striving for continuous improvement in our industry
Achievements 2022-23
SWIMSAFER Week - a huge success, with 84 Swim Schools engaged in this new initiative. Together with the support of Water Safety NZ and Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia, this tried-and-true programme was bought to New Zealand with amazing engagement from the industry.
Through Swim-it-forward Givealittle page the organization was able support 426 children to become water wise and receive swimming lessons.
Together with Swimming NZ we have worked on ensuring that our Coaches and Teachers have worked through the Child Protection, Drugs in Sport and Good Sports modules achieving valuable revalidation points towards their individual PD.
SCTNZ has processed and updated its Constitution to ensure it meets the needs set down by the Incorporated Society.
SCTNZ has seen a growth in Membership numbers until June 2023 to 729.
Contracts for Clubs to utilize for Coaches, these are monitored and updated where required.
SCTNZ conference - held in September 2023 in Christchurch was a huge success.
Started discussions with professional insurance provider - we are still working with providers to ensure Site Members, Teachers and Coaches have an opportunity to valuable insurance policies.
Continue to encourage Coaches to engage with Swimming NZ in Event deliver. Many are now involved in the Competition Review process.
Renewed our partnership with Worldwide Swim Schools and Te Mahi Ako, to encourage Teacher and Coach development.