AUSTSWIM Code of Practice for Registered Swim Schools

Objective of this code:

To promote the values of AUSTSWIM by: - Encouraging public con dence in aquatic education. - Publicising AUSTSWIM's expectations of its teachers. - Showing that AUSTSWIM teachers accept a standard of practice. - Providing a benchmark for appropriate behavior. - Promoting the participation of all Australians in safe and enjoyable swimming and water safety programs conducted by quali ed personnel.

Is your Swim School AUSTSWIM Recognised?

This Swim School has agreed to:

Employ only AUSTSWIM quali ed teachers who hold the appropriate AUSTSWIM Certi cate to instruct swimming and water safety programs. Please note: AUSTSWIM may conduct random veri cation checks.

This Swim School has further agreed to:

- Follow AUSTSWIM guidelines relating to safety, class ratios, emergency procedures and duty of care. Refer to the AUSTSWIM web site for a copy of relevant guidelines. - Abide by established standards for aquatic facility safety. - Display the AUSTSWIM logo and other promotional material provided by AUSTSWIM as part of this Swim School Recognition Scheme ideally visible in the entry/foyer of the facility. - Promote and deliver only safe and enjoyable aquatic activities. - Show concern for the health, safety and welfare of participants and colleagues. - Enhance water safety knowledge while developing swimming, water safety and survival skills. - Provide a planned and sequential program of aquatic skill development based on individual participant needs. - Not engage in any conduct (or permit any sta of the Swim School) to engage in any conduct which is: - Contrary to the provisions of the AUSTSWIM Constitution, by-Laws or any resolution or determination of AUSTSWIM; - Unbecoming of a registered AUSTSWIM swim school or prejudicial to the objects and interests of AUSTSWIM or swimming instruction generally; or - Likely to, or has bought, AUSTSWIM or swimming instruction into disrepute. - Provide equal opportunity for all to learn swimming, water safety and survival skills by: - Modifying the program to cater for those with disabilities, adult learners and those with injuries. - Ensuring that all persons under tuition are treated with courtesy and respect deserving of all people, irrespective of individual di erences and needs. - Refrain from any discriminatory practices by treating everyone equally. - Represent AUSTSWIM and the swimming and water safety teaching industry in a professional manner. - Extend professional courtesy to sta , industry colleagues, participants and parents.

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What is the AUSTSWIM Swim School Recognition Scheme?

The AUSTSWIM Swim School Recognition Scheme is a FREE resource provided to assist Swim schools in achieving the highest standard in aquatic education. The objective is to promote the participation in safe and enjoyable swimming and water safety programs conducted by quali ed personnel.

Benefits of becoming an AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim School:

An a liation with AUSTSWIM can provide signi cant opportunities.
Listed on Website Your swim school will be listed on the AUSTSWIM website under the swim school locator which enables parents to search for a swim school in their area. The web receives approximately 12,500 visits per month. Promotional Materials You will receive a Recognised Swim School Certi cate along with promotional material to display at your venue such as posters, stickers and brochures. Logo Use AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Schools can apply to use the AUSTSWIM logo in signage, brochures & yers, yellow pages advertisements, websites and other advertising and marketing materials. The AUSTSWIM logo can be a valuable point of di erence in attracting new clients to your swim school. Swim School Software AUSTSWIM, in conjunction with Centuris have developed a simple, e ective a ordable Swim School Management Software Program to assist AUSTSWIM recognised swim schools in managing all aspects of running a swim school business. Especially developed for AUSTSWIM, the program is o ered at an a ordable rate to recognised swim schools only.

Why is it important for your Swim School to be recognised?

The AUSTSWIM logo and platypus symbol gives customers the peace of mind that they are using a facility employing instructors taught under a trusted and highly recognised brand, whilst also giving the facilities the recognition of using only AUSTSWIM quali ed sta for teaching swimming and water safety. AUSTSWIM receives many enquiries from parents, teachers and swim schools for information on swimming, water safety, facilities and the aquatic industry

How does the Recognition Scheme work?

Your facility can easily be a part of this quality assurance campaign by completing the following steps. 1. Grab a copy of the application form by calling 1300 885 666 or from our website www.austswim.com.au. There is no cost to join this scheme it is free of charge. 2. Agree to abide by the AUSTSWIM Code of Practice for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety (please refer to back page). 3. Complete and return application form to: AUSTSWIM Ltd. PO Box 546 East Melbourne VIC 8002

Insurance AUSTSWIM in association with our insurance brokers, Insurance Made Easy, have developed a number of special insurance programs for individual teachers and swim schools giving you a real saving on the cost of your insurance. Merchandise and Resources AUSTSWIM Schools have access to quality AUSTSWIM merchandise to brand with their school logo and resources with comprehensive aquatic industry information. Log on to our website to see the great range available. Advertising and Promotion Take advantage of using AUSTSWIMS cost e ective way of reaching aquatic industry members by communication via our services: Aqualife - a full color, environmentally friendly magazine produced quarterly by AUSTSWIM and distributed via email as a service to approximately 25,000 teachers. Swim School Newsletter - produced quarterly and distributed electronically to all AUSTSWIM recognised swim schools throughout the world. Website - recognised swim schools are eligible to place advertisements for quali ed swimming teachers under the employment section of the AUSTSWIM website.

What are the benefits of being AUSTSWIM Recognised?

By becoming AUSTSWIM recognised it enhances your Swim Schools image and awareness, it implies facility and product excellence and can help build or improve customer relationships. AUSTSWIM will enable you to earn the trust you know you already deserve.

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