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AUSTSWIM Code of Practice for Registered Swim Schools

Objective of this code:

To promote the values of AUSTSWIM by:

  • Encouraging public confidence 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 qualified personnel.

This Swim School has agreed to:

  • Employ only AUSTSWIM qualified teachers who hold the appropriate AUSTSWIM Certificate to instruct swimming and water safety programs. Please note: AUSTSWIM may conduct random verification 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 staff 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 differences 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 staff, industry colleagues, participants and parents.

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