Teachers
Being a Teacher member with SCTNZ
Teaching swimming is recognised as one of the most rewarding roles you can undertake.
Guiding people through the early stages of learning to swim and being water safer is a role which provides true satisfaction. You are helping people learn and develop a true life-time activity.
To become a qualified swim teacher in New Zealand we recommend you initially engage with your local swim school to learn more of their requirements and expectations. Swim Schools across NZ will have different requirements for their staff. You can also explore the accreditation options offered by Te Mahi Ako and AUSTSWIM NZ, introduced below.
If you hold swim teaching qualifications from another country and wish to find out how this may assist you into a New Zealand swim teacher licence please contact SCTNZ to discuss your situation. SCTNZ is not a swim teacher qualification provider, how we can provide you guidance as to how you can start the RPL process for a NZ recognised swim teacher licence (and help you find a swim school for you to connect with)
Swim Teachers membership for SCTNZ has two options.
You can join as an individual, or you can become a member within the Swim School membership option.
The following information refers to the individual swim teacher membership. Look on our Swim School web page to find out more of the Swim School membership option SCTNZ offers.
Membership with SCTNZ is on an annual basis, from July 1st to June 31st of the following year.
Requirements of being a SCTNZ Swim Coach Member:
· Hold a current NZ Police Vetting suitability status – valid for 3 years.
· Agree to the SCTNZ Code of Conduct – an annual requirement.
Benefits of this membership:
Support from SCTNZ.
Invitation to regional swim school connect events hosted by SCTNZ.
SCTNZ annual conference registration at the members rate.
World Wide Swim School partners opportunities for swim teaching professional development
Te Mahi Ako partners opportunities for swim teaching qualifications.
Eligible for SCTNZ annual awards.
Eligible to be part of the annual SWIMSAFER campaign.
Access to professional development events provided by SCTNZ at members rates.
Voting member of SCTNZ.
Eligible to stand for SCTNZ committees and working groups.
Use of SCTNZ logo as per ‘Endorsement policy’ - once permission is approved - contact exec@sctnz.com
Inclusion into other SCTNZ initiatives as they are confirmed.
Te Mahi Ako
Te Mahi Ako is a leading provider of programmes tailored for individuals working in te ahumahi ā-rēhia: the active recreation, leisure, and entertainment sectors.
Our programmes are designed to empower you to pursue your passion while delivering exceptional services to your community.
Qualifications available for a swim teacher with Te Mahi Ako are:
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics: Swim and Water Safety Teacher Level 3,
New Zealand Apprenticeship: Specialised Swim and Water Safety Teacher Level 4
As the only provider of NZQA swim teaching qualifications in New Zealand, our swim teacher qualifications can be achieved via Austswim or workplace education training.
For more information contact National Learner Advisor – Aquatics, Tracey Hickman - tracey.hickman@temahiako.org.nz
And remember to speak to Tracey about the Te Mahi Ako / SCTNZ members discounted learning opportunities.
World Wide Swim School
Online Learning Platform - all ages and skills
Swim Teaching Professional Development
SCTNZ believes every learner deserves a qualified and a quality swim teacher.
Every qualified swim teacher should look to be best in class.
Take a look into the professional development opportunities offered by World Wide Swim School (WWSS) to SCTNZ members.
Build on your knowledge and experience. Build a swim teaching toolkit which supports you to be your best-self, and deliver the best experiences to the pupils in your class.
AUSTSWIM
Swim Teaching qualifications
AUSTSWIM accreditation for swim teaching are delivered by the education team of Swimming New Zealand (SNZ).
The starting AUSTSWIM course for new teachers is the Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) course.
To find out more and register for an AUSTSWIM course open the button below, and look for the New Zealand course listings.
For more information contact Karen Dalldorf (SNZ National Water Safety and Education Manager) - karen@swimming.org.nz