If you are a young local who is passionate about swimming and water safety, why not ask a local pool to apply for you to help teach the next generation of pool paddlers to become skilled swimmers?
Applications are open to financial assistance to young people aged 17 to 25 years to undertake accreditation to ensure they are qualified to teach swimming and water safety.
Organisations can apply on behalf of aspiring teachers to receive financial support in one of three categories:
– Category 1: Up to $325 per person towards SISSS00112 – Swimming and Water Safety Teacher.
– Category 2: Up to $285 per person towards SISCAQU011 – Promote the development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment.
– Category 3: Up to $195 per person for renewal of Swimming and Water Safety Teacher.
Applicant organisations can apply for multiple candidates in each application. For example, if applying for 10 candidates to undertake swimming and water safety teacher training, then they can apply for up to $3250.
Eligible applicants must apply to training that is delivered by any of the following Registered Training Organisations:
– Life Saving Victoria.
– Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia.
– AUSTSWIM.
– Chisholm Institute.
– Southern Education.
Other Registered Training Organisations will be considered on the basis they meet National Recognised Training standards and have the appropriate level of insurance against child abuse. They will be required to undergo verification by the Department before applications will be considered.
Applications can be made at any time until 5pm 31 May 2024 with assessments and notifications provided to applicants within four weeks of submission.
The Kilsyth Centenary Pool and the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction have already been successful category 2 recipients.
For more information or to apply, go to sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/youth-aquatic-accreditation-program
