All swimming coaches, swimming and water safety teachers and primary school teachers delivering the Sporting Schools program will need to follow the recommended guidelines for delivering aquatic programs:
Age Group | Swim Australia and AUSTSWIM Guidelines |
|---|---|
Beginners - Little or no experience. | 1 swimming and water safety teacher: 10 students |
Intermediate - Basic skills and can swim 25m of a recognisable stroke. | 1 swimming and water safety teacher: 12 students |
Advanced - Can swim 50m using at least one recognisable stroke. | 1 swimming and water safety teacher: 15 students |
Please note: Ratios are different for open water swimming