BLUEY’S SWIMMING ADVENTURE 2024
Find out how you can help Bluey the whale on his next adventure.
Category: News
APPLY NOW FOR A 2023/24 SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIP
The LEA school-based traineeship program is designed for senior school students, who are eager to begin their careers in this exciting and rewarding industry.
The program incorporates the completion of a nationally recognised qualification and workplace training while being supported by our bespoke student welfare program.
Students will train and work across a variety of roles including pool lifeguarding, swim teaching and customer service. The program is the perfect opportunity for students who are looking to gain a head start in their careers and get paid industry experience in the workforce.
Program Structure:
The traineeship will be divided into the following three components:
Study – Fully funded training provided. Your training will include:
- Certificate III in the Sport and Recreation Package*
- Pool Lifeguard Certificate
- Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Certificate
- Provide First Aid Certificate
- Provide CPR Certificate
Work
Trainees work an average of 8 hours per week over a 24 month period. During this time they are employed for the following roles:
- Lifeguard
- Swim Instructor
- Customer Service
- Café Assistant
- Sport Coaching
School
A School Based Traineeship contributes towards the HSC (non-ATAR), therefore positive engagement at school is essential. School Based Trainees are assigned curriculum release time to complete studies or attend the workplace.
Requirements:
To be considered for this program, we are looking for students that are:
- Motivated to help others
- Committed to working an average of 8 hours a week
- Interested in sport and swimming
- Capable of swimming 200m in 6 minutes
*Terms and Conditions Apply
Locations in New South Wales:
Lane Cove Aquatic Centre
Mosman Swim Centre
Hurstville Aquatic Centre
Sans Souci Leisure Centre
Moss Vale Aquatic Centre
Newcastle Pools
BlueFit Swimming Casula
BlueFit Swimming Bankstown
Our locations are based in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA.
For further information about school-based traineeships with Leisure Employment Australia, click here.
If you or someone you know may be interested in completing a school-based traineeship, simply fill out the Application Form via the link below.
WE’RE HERE TO REALLY HEAR YOU
Trigger Warning: The following contains conversations about mental health.
This September 14th we are celebrating ‘R U OK? Day’. A national day of action dedicated to raising awareness around mental health. The day is inspired by the ideology around the power of a conversation. By simply asking “are you okay?”, our teams and communities are starting the conversation.
Although asking the question is only one step in the right direction. The R U OK team has provided a range of resources and advice to help. The following are the four simple steps they are recommending to start the conversation:
- Ask
- Listen
- Encourage Action
- Check In
R U OK also has a wide range of resources available to assist with the conversation. To view these resources, click here.
Agin we want to remind our members and communities that we’re here to really hear, because a conversation could change a life!
For any further information about R U OK? Day, click here.
If your life is in danger or you’re concerned for your own or someone else’s safety please call 000. You can find support by contacting your local doctor or one of these crisis lines available 24/7.
Lifeline
lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue
beyondblue.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service
Suicidecallbackservice.org.au
For a list of other support services, please click here.
CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK 2023
This year Children’s Book Week was held from Saturday 19th to Friday 25th of August.
To get into spirit, our team asked for families to comment on our social pages and tell us in 25 words or less what stories inspire their family.
Below are a few of the winning and inspiring answers that we received:
“Two books my ASD daughters know well are;
BABY BLUE HAS THE BLUES.
A Baby Blue Whale, who longs to be included among the other animals of the ocean, but is shunned because he is ‘different.’ The fish makes fun of his size and won’t let him join in their games. However, when danger lurks in the form of a shark, the fish learn an important lesson about accepting and embracing each other’s differences while Baby Blue realizes it’s okay not to be like everyone else.
THE RED BEAST.
Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened. This book helps kids find ways to calm their Red Beast and learn how to prevent it from waking in the first place. Full of practical activities and visual examples, it supports emotional and sensory regulation and provides coping mechanisms for children who experience high emotional flooding or meltdowns (meltdowns I deal with daily).”
– Rennie
“My kids love reading, but really enjoy fantasy and get lost in their imagination”
– Kristy
“Ones that make our imaginations go an adventure… like Where the Wild Things Are. Or ones that warm our hearts… like Love you Forever.”
– Skye
“In my house night night dinosaur inspires my almost three year old to sleep. We read it every night”
– Jess
“Our family enjoys books that remind us of the importance of gratitude such as “Did I ever tell you how lucky you are”.”
– Yenny Sukiman
Our team would like to thank everyone who participated, we look forward to continuing the inspiration in the pool!
WELCOME TO THE BLUEFIT SWIMMING NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the very first edition of the BlueFit Swimming e-newsletter!
Here at BlueFit Swimming, we pride ourselves on our Learn to Swim program which has been created by industry professionals and continues to evolve and meet the needs of students year after year. BlueFit Swimming works to build our swim teachers’ knowledge and skills to ensure your children are receiving the best opportunity to grow and learn in the aquatic environment.
BlueFit Swimming also takes water safety and survival skills seriously and understands the critical importance of these skills. We deliver two fun-filled weeks across the year to build our students’ knowledge and skills that will keep them, someone they know or a member of our community safe.
Learning to Swim is a long term investment, learning to swim is very similar to the process of learning to read. First you might start with the foundation of learning basic sounds, then words and finally sentences, building the skills to read effortlessly.
Learning to swim follows a similar process to build confident swimmers. Starting with floating & submerging…adding kicking skills, basic arm action and finally, breathing skills to put it all together. Swimming is a complex skill that takes time to master. With consistent practice, good teaching and an opportunity to play over a few years, children will be confident and efficient swimmers who “live to swim”.
Our newsletters are designed to help keep our families and students informed and up to date with any key changes, they are also a great tool to help support student learning.
Some editions will include articles on swimming tips, level breakdowns, useful guides and key updates. These articles will also be available via the BlueFit Swimming website under the ‘News’ banner.
We look forward to many future BlueFit Swimming newsletters.
Want to know more about BlueFit Swimming? Click here.
LOVE WORK LIVE LEISURE
A rewarding career shouldn’t have to come at a cost, which is why BlueFit is presenting you with an opportunity to ‘love work’ and ‘live leisure’.
There are many benefits of working for BlueFit which include flexibility around study, family and leisure commitments. And if that isn’t enough, as a team member you get free facility access, discounted learn-to-swim lessons, along with many other professional development and training opportunities.
Right now BlueFit is offering FREE training to selected Swim Instructor applicants. Eligible Swim Instructor applicants will also receive a $500 bonus once they’re in the water teaching.*
To take advantage of this generous opportunity, click here.
Swim Instructor:
If you have a passion for helping others, enjoy working with children and have a welcoming and inclusive nature then we think you’d make a great Swim Instructor. Our team is filled with friendly and vibrant personalities, and our programs run year-round across multiple BlueFit locations.
Whether you have previous experience or a willingness to learn, the BlueFit Swim Instructor Program will support you through the process of becoming a qualified swim instructor, including the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at your local BlueFit facility.
The program will include the following (subject to the terms and conditions listed below):
- Free Training – Swimming and Water Safety Teacher (SISSS00112) Course
- Work Experience Placement Program (20 hours): To assist bridge the gap between the Swimming and Water Safety Teacher course and employment, participants will be provided a work experience placement at their local BlueFit facility. In this unpaid work experience placement participants will gain important job skills and knowledge that will enhance their chance of employment.
- If successful in obtaining employment at your local BlueFit facility and after completing four weeks of regular shifts you will be eligible for a $500 bonus*
So how does it work?
The following is the simple four-step process that all applicants will be required to complete:
- Attend an in-person information and group screening session.
- Attend an in-person course at a selected location.
- Complete in-water training.
- Receive on-going employment.*
*Terms and Conditions Apply.
For further information about employment opportunities with BlueFit, click here.
SWIM SCHOOL CONFERENCE
Once a year our incredible team of swim school managers get together for the BlueFit Swimming swim school conference.
This year the conference was held in July. The entire team caught up in Sydney for the full two-day event. Throughout the two days the team were able to develop their knowledge around swim schools and furthermore the entire range of programs on offer with BlueFit Swimming.
Led by our industry professionals Michele (General Manager of BlueFit Swimming) and Stephanie (NSW Regional Swim School Manager) they also managed to have a little fun.
With a creative challenge for teams to build their own boat and see which team’s boat floated the furthest. It’s no surprise that the industry professionals were the team who came out in front.
Expanding their networks, the conference was an opportunity for all of our swim school managers to get out and press reset just in time for the summer intake of students.
It was wonderful to see all of the managers working together to further develop their knowledge and improve their individual skills.
We cannot wait to see the team implement their new knowledge!
WELCOME BLUEFIT SWIMMING LAKELANDS
We are thrilled to welcome BlueFit Swimming Lakelands, our latest addition to the BlueFit Swimming family. Located in Western Australia, Lakelands is scheduled to open on September 15th.
The facility is located within close proximity to the Lakelands Shopping Centre, and features an indoor heated swimming pool dedicated entirely to swimming lessons. The centre is designed specifically as a quiet, distraction-free environment where students can completely focus on learning to swim safely.
Our team is excited to officially open the doors and welcome the local community to the BlueFit Swimming family.
For further information about swimming lessons at BlueFit Swimming Lakelands, click here.
We look forward to seeing what the future holds for the community of Lakelands!
INTRODUCING THE BLUEFIT SWIMMING APP
We are excited to announce that BlueFit Swimming Casula will be transitioning all class management to the BlueFit Swimming app.
The new user-friendly BlueFit Swimming app is simplifying class management, all at the click of a button. Parents can now access the parent portal any time of the day or night, anywhere.
The BlueFit Swimming app will allow parents to book makeup lessons up to seven days in advance. Similarly parents can also view booked lessons and mark students absent.
How does it work?
- Simply download the BlueFit Swimming app via the App Store or Google Play.
- Enter your email as your username.
- Click “Forgot Password”.
- You’ll receive an email that contains a verification code.
- Enter the code.
- Update your password.
To learn more about the BlueFit Swimming app, click here.
SPLASH TIME
Bluefit Swimming has a specific focus on water confidence and the basic skills of swimming. We have a strong emphasis on developing aquatic safety and developing the confidence of children in the aquatic environment.
In addition to our normal Learn To Swim program, we also offer a free water familiarity program, Splash Time.
What is Splash Time?
Splash Time is a sensory-based class designed for babies up to four months old. These classes are designed to introduce babies to the pool in a fun and nurturing environment.
Throughout the class parents and their children are taught important water safety skills.
What are the benefits of Splash Time?
Our Splash Time classes are a great way to bond with your little one while also meeting other families.
These classes can also help to increase:
- Coordination
- Balance
- Muscle development
- Social skills
- Water confidence
- Water familiarisation
- Awareness