Our philosophy is to work within each child’s individual ability and development in a class group, teaching water safety skills and the life skill of swimming, in a fun and safe environment; and to continually extend each child as they progress.
Even though we endeavour that all classes are taught by the same instructor for the term, this cannot always be the case, and it may be necessary for an instructor to have a class relieved due to illness or personal reasons. It is our policy that the class instructor writes a detailed lesson plan for the reliever, if a change of instructor is required. As all of our rolls contain the goals for each class, a relieving instructor can easily see the ability of each child in the class, including what they have achieved to date.
Rob is a father of one child, and has come to us with a wealth of knowledge in the aquatic industry after managing Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre. Rob has been teaching with Jolly Roger Swim School since April 2013. Swimming NZ qualifications: Swim Teacher Award, School Age and Adults. Rob also teaches children cycling skills outside of his pirate hours.
Erina is a mother of one child, and has been teaching with Jolly Roger Swim School since January 2014, purchasing the business in April 2023. Swimming NZ qualifications: Swim Teacher Award. Erina is also an in-home educator and also holds a current First Aid certificate.
