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Very kind and patience would recommend

Teach me how to swim

$50

Ahmed was great,he was in time and his knowledge and eye for detail was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend Ahmed.

Swimming lessons

$60

Had a really great experience with Gork. Very professional and easy to deal with.

Ongoing Adult Swimming Lessons

$80

We just had our first swimming lesson, and I’m so impressed! Fiona was great with the children, calm, patient, and full of encouragement. She took the time to really connect, especially with my child who needs a little extra effort and reassurance. I could see how comfortable and confident she made them feel right from the start

Swimming Instructor - Children

$50

Very good instructor, On time , Patient, skill fill with good training skills.

Private Swimming trainer/instructor

$50

Lovely and super professional, highly recommend

Swimming lessons

$80

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Stanley was very good at our swimming lesson. He was very patient and was able to adapt to the different levels of our twins very easily.

Private swimming lesson

$100

Stanley was a fantastic swimming teacher! As a nervous adult swimmer wanting some stroke correction he was patient and encouraging. Would definitely recommend him!

Adult swimming lessons needed

$40

Great teacher and very patient

Adult swimming lessons for me and my partner

$60

Stanley was amazing, kids learned a lot just from a single class. We will be using Stanley’s services on regular basis now. Thanks

Swimming Lessons for 2 Kids (8 & 11)

$100

Stanley knows his stuff and I’ve already learned a lot from him highly recommend for swimming lessons

Adult swimming lessons

$50

Very good swimming lesson, I learned a lot today.

Help me learn breaststroke swimming

$75

What's the average cost of a baby swimming lesson instructor

$50 - $80

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Why book swimming lessons through Airtasker?

With backyard pools in many suburbs and swimming regattas, there’s a lot of fun to be had if you’re confident in the water. However, swimming doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Whether you’re an adult who never quite got the hang of it or a parent looking out for your children, swimming lessons are one of the most important, life-saving lessons you can take.

Hiring a swimming teacher on Airtasker takes the hassle out of finding someone appropriate for the job. It’s one of the best ways to find an expert swimming instructor to teach you, your kids, or even your baby to learn how to swim the right way. You can even book swimming lessons using the app, and without even leaving home!

Make a post on Airtasker with all the crucial details. List the ages, numbers, and swimming skill levels of those who want swimming lessons. Qualified Taskers will reply to your post with a free quote. You can see reviews and ratings on individual Taskers to help you choose the best instructor. Get a headstart and use that pink button today!

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Top Swimming Lessons related questions

For certain types of tasks, you may need to enquire as to what specialist licenses may be required to undertake your task as this can vary. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant swimming lessons licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

The time for each lesson and the time you need to complete the service varies. Depending on how fast you master the lessons, the frequency and duration of each session, the entire class can take a few weeks to a few months. Each session can take as little as 15 minutes to at most an hour. Practising outside your lessons under supervision can shorten the time to complete the service. 

Yes! If you run a business like a swimming school, you can hire Taskers to boost your staff. Make a post on our platform with all the essential details. Include the type of lessons you want a Tasker to teach and their desired level of experience. Potential Taskers will reply with a free quote, and then you can negotiate rates and schedules from there. Take note; you can hire Taskers to provide other lessons apart from swimming.

Yes. Make a post on Airtasker with the necessary details. Include your location, the age of your little learner, schedule and budget. Our platform will match you with Taskers closest to you that offer one-to-one swimming lessons for babies. They’ll give you a free quote, and you can see their ratings and reviews apart from their rates so that you can pick the best one. Use our platform and have your precious baby learn how to swim straight away! 

Yes, you can, but be sure to mention this in your post on Airtasker to get matched with Taskers who have this skill. Taskers who specialise in teaching adults to overcome their fear of water will reply to your post and give you a free quote. Rest assured, you can find an expert swimming instructor close to you who can help you or anyone in your family get over their phobia and discover the joy of swimming. 

You sure can! You can find capable Taskers on our platform that offer swimming lessons for adults, even for kids and babies! So whether you’re 16 or 60, there’s no shame if you haven’t yet learned how to swim. Make a post with all the crucial details like your age, swimming skill level, location and budget. You’ll find that only the most experienced, non-judgmental, patient and friendly swimming instructors are available on Airtasker, all willing to help. 

Top Baby Swimming Lessons related questions

The equipment you should provide includes your baby’s bathing suit and their favourite toys to make them feel at ease and love the water. Some instructors may ask one or both parents to help in a session, so you may have to suit up! An ideal setup would mean having a pool or inflatable pool large enough to have your home lessons. You can schedule sessions with your instructor at a nearby facility if you don’t have a pool.

That depends on your baby’s age, as well as the frequency and duration of their sessions. Assuming that your baby has weekly half-hour sessions, babies aged 6 to 18 months can learn to swim after a year or a year-and-a-half. Children at the age of 1 and a half to 3 years old can learn to swim in a year. Meanwhile, 3-year-olds and up can learn in as little as 6 months. 

Yes, you can hire Taskers to pitch in if your swimming lessons business needs more instructors. Make sure to post a job on our platform with crucial details like the job description, experience level you want in a Tasker, location, and schedule for lessons. Potential Taskers will reply with a free quote, and you can discuss rates and other details about the job after you’ve hired them. Don’t forget; youcan employ Taskers for teaching different skills

While newborn babies can go directly into the water from birth, they shouldn’t stay in water for long. The bodies of very young babies can’t regulate their body temperature, and they risk getting an infection from the water. It’s safer for babies to learn how to swim and stay in a swimming pool when they’re at least six months old. 

Yes!! All you have to do is make a post on Airtasker. You’ll then get matched with potential Taskers close to you. Be sure to include your exact location, schedule and budget in your post. You can expect queries to your post in a few minutes, and interested Taskers will give you a free quote for their services.

You may be hard-pressed to find swimming lessons for babies under six months. Any younger than that, a baby is very vulnerable to getting infections from a swimming pool, especially those open for public use. Chlorine takes time to kill bacteria, and your baby’s immune system isn’t as strong as that of an adult. Your 3-month-old baby’s body is also inefficient in regulating their body temperature, so they can quickly feel cold in unheated pools.    

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What do swimming lessons include?

Swimming lessons include all the tasks necessary for your swimming instructor to teach you, your children, and even your babies to swim safely and with confidence. These are private swimming lessons where your hired instructor can introduce first-timer swimmers of any age to water in a safe manner and ensure that the class begins on a positive note. 

They can give lessons in the shallow end of a pool to help beginners find their buoyancy, develop their confidence and get them accustomed to staying in the water. After they develop these skills, they can learn the basics. These can include proper breathing, proper arm strokes and kicking. Swimming instructors can adjust to a student’s level, from absolute beginners to more advanced swimmers.   

Baby swimming lessons 

Yes, swimming instructors can teach your baby to swim! Note that your baby must be at least 6 months old to take swimming lessons. Babies at this age tolerate colder water better and have better motor skills. Your swimming instructor can teach your baby alone, but they may ask for at least one parent to take part. 

The presence of mum or dad is essential to make sure your baby feels safe and comfortable during the lesson. The swim instructor can help your baby learn to love and enjoy the water, teach them how to float and gradually teach them how to kick and move about in the water.  

Kids swimming lessons

Your hired instructor can start your kids’ lessons by teaching your kids how to breathe underwater and how to float. These one-to-one swimming lessons can help toddlers and pre-teens enjoy the water and avoid developing a fear of it. Your swimming instructor can teach them basic swimming strokes after they’ve mastered floating and proper breathing. 

Adult swimming lessons

Swimming instructors can also teach adult students to swim. If the adult student is a beginner and has aquaphobia, some instructors can lead them to overcome their fear of water. For adult learners that are more comfortable in the water, the instructor can teach them how to float on their own or help improve their technique. They can also teach adult students essential breathing and floating, then proceed to learn swimming strokes and strategies to move through the water. 

Lessons for advanced swimmers

Some swimming instructors can teach advanced swimmers to improve if necessary. If an advanced student is a competitive swimmer, the swim instructor can test their ability by timing their laps. They can see how they can help them improve their lap times and recommend the necessary measures. This can include setting a diet and training regimen, then testing to measure improvement. This process can continue until the advanced swimmer attains their goals. Once you’ve mastered swimming, why not learn to conquer deeper waters? 

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Personal Trainer - swim focus

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Brisbane QLD 4066, Australia

16th Jul 2026

Father and son, 14 yo swimmer, looking for qualified and experienced PT with a focus on swim based strength training. Come to location at Toowong, parking immediately at exercise location. Monday 430-5 ish. 45 mins session

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Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

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I would like to learn how to swim. I require an adult swim instructor.

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$60

Wahroonga NSW 2076, Australia

15th Jul 2026

I am in Sydney regularly for visits with 3 young kids (aged 8, 6 and 4). We will be in town between the dates August 4th to August 22nd. They dont get much exposure to sports and wanted any type of lessons where someone can teach them some sports related activities. They currently do a bit of swimming, baseball and soccer back home but would like to have some sport lessons (ideally swimming, soccer and skateboarding,but open to others as well such as tennis, running, rollerskating). We are able to go these areas or surrounding at any time of the day (Hornsby, Thornleigh, Pennant Hills, North shore up to Chatswood, Lane Cove). Would appreciate if you could give us information on what you are able to teach, location and cost per lesson.

Looking for a swimming instructor

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Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

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Female. Adult. Minimal experience. Entry level class. Open to nego

Kids swimming lessons

$100

Albert Park VIC 3004, Australia

12th Jul 2026

Hello as discussed previously here on Airtasker (you had responded to our post) we need a swimming instructor for about two hours on a weekend for our kids. Location Is our building on St Kilda Road it's an apartment building with an in built swimming pool where we'll need you to come over on the weekend we can discuss the time and everything else

Swimming coach

$50

Woden Valley ACT 2606, Australia

11th Jul 2026

I’m looking for a private swimming instructor for my child. Would be at Stromlo pool. 30 minute session 1 per week. You would need past experience and Ideally WWVC or police check. They have good water confidence but are still learning basic breathing techniques and stroke development.

Swimming lessons

$40

Mascot NSW, Australia

10th Jul 2026

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Swimming lessons for beginner triathlon

$100

North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

10th Jul 2026

I am a beginner triathlete who is struggling to develop a calm, efficient swim. I work with a coach interstate for programming but need direct assistance in the water. My race is March 2027.

Swimming instructor

$50

Glebe, New South Wales

8th Jul 2026

Need swimming instructor for 10year old

Swimming lessons

$50

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

8th Jul 2026

I am looking for a private swimming instructor. I am an adult beginner and took some lessons in group but they were not really helpful.

Learn how to swim & surf.

$50

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

7th Jul 2026

I'm a complete beginner to water and wanted to learn how to swim and then eventually learn how to surf.

Swimming lesson teacher

$60

Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th May 2026

Wanted swimming teacher for 29 year old athletic male

Carla was great help! Will be seeing her again

Swimming lesson for adult

$50

Southbank VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

I want to lear swimming. I have started taking lessons in a group but it’s not really helpful. I thought I will try private lesson. I have a swimming pool in my building. I am happy to come to your place as well.

She is a good instructor and will try her best to make you learn swimming.

Swimming lessons

$60

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2026

I need experienced swimming teacher to spend half an hour with me at the Monash Aquatic Center. I’m looking to improve my freestyle technique. Target is to go from SWOLF 100 to 85.

Had a great swimming lesson

Swim Coach

$50

Sydney NSW, Australia

10th Mar 2026

I’m looking to improve my swimming. I learnt to swim as a child and know the basics (mainly breaststroke), but I’d like to upskill and properly learn freestyle/front crawl. I finish work in the CBD at 5pm, so I’m available most evenings after that. Ideally looking for someone experienced who can help with technique and teach me the basics.

Had my first lesson with Stanley as a beginner. I’ve learned so much in just 60min from breast strokes to freestyle/front crawl and diving into the water. Highly recommend!

Private swimming lessons

$45

Richmond, Victoria, Australia

15th Feb 2026

I'm looking for a private swim teacher to come to us and provide lessons to a 6 year old girl and 4 year old boy. Both are confident in the water. A swimming teacher who is playful, punctual and neuro-affirming preferred.

Bella was friendly and highly skilled when offering swimming lesson to my children.

Private swimming lessons / coach

$70

Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I need a private swimming coach at home. 2 kids 30 minutes each. Prefer someone with children experience. Would like class today / this afternoon Total 1 hour.

Lovely lady great instructions my children enjoyed their swimming lesson

Swimming Lessons for Kids

$40

East Victoria Park WA 6101, Australia

1st Feb 2026

Hi I am looking for a qualified swimming instructor for my kids - 5 year old and almost 2 year old. I’m located in East Vic Park and have a pool at home. I’m flexible with the time and day. Wanted to start with one lesson and if it works out would love someone on a weekly basis. Thanks

Laurane was amazing! Highly recommend as an excellent swimming teacher ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Swimmer in Black Rock required

$100

Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia

27th Jan 2026

Swimmer required for one hour at 7.30 pm to pretend to take out a treasure chest from the water so I can open it and give my girlfriend a gift as a surprise. As well as the fee will also give a $20 cash bonus on completion.

James is a professional and reliable Airtasker. I would recommend James to any potential clients.

Swimming lessons

$40

Epping VIC, Australia

21st Jan 2026

After privet swimming lessons. Used to swim when I was younger and now need a refresher. Can do pool and gradually go to open water

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Mascot NSW, Australia

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Adult swimming lessons in private pool at home

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$100

North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

10th Jul 2026

I am a beginner triathlete who is struggling to develop a calm, efficient swim. I work with a coach interstate for programming but need direct assistance in the water. My race is March 2027.

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I am looking for a private swimming instructor. I am an adult beginner and took some lessons in group but they were not really helpful.

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Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

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Need swimming lessons for kids by some one with experience of swimming teaching and have working with children check.in Templestowe aquarena preferable.

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Sydney NSW 2217, Australia

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30 mins swimming lessons for 7 year old every other Sat or Sunday. Need to go to a pool facility.

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I want to learn swimming

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$50

Camira QLD 4300, Australia

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$80

Umina Beach NSW 2257, Australia

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$60

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Wanted swimming teacher for 29 year old athletic male

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$50

Southbank VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

I want to lear swimming. I have started taking lessons in a group but it’s not really helpful. I thought I will try private lesson. I have a swimming pool in my building. I am happy to come to your place as well.

She is a good instructor and will try her best to make you learn swimming.

Swimming lessons

$60

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2026

I need experienced swimming teacher to spend half an hour with me at the Monash Aquatic Center. I’m looking to improve my freestyle technique. Target is to go from SWOLF 100 to 85.

Had a great swimming lesson

Private swimming lessons

$45

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I'm looking for a private swim teacher to come to us and provide lessons to a 6 year old girl and 4 year old boy. Both are confident in the water. A swimming teacher who is playful, punctual and neuro-affirming preferred.

Bella was friendly and highly skilled when offering swimming lesson to my children.

Private swimming lessons / coach

$70

Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I need a private swimming coach at home. 2 kids 30 minutes each. Prefer someone with children experience. Would like class today / this afternoon Total 1 hour.

Lovely lady great instructions my children enjoyed their swimming lesson

Swimming Lessons for Kids

$40

East Victoria Park WA 6101, Australia

1st Feb 2026

Hi I am looking for a qualified swimming instructor for my kids - 5 year old and almost 2 year old. I’m located in East Vic Park and have a pool at home. I’m flexible with the time and day. Wanted to start with one lesson and if it works out would love someone on a weekly basis. Thanks

Laurane was amazing! Highly recommend as an excellent swimming teacher ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Swimming lessons

$40

Epping VIC, Australia

21st Jan 2026

After privet swimming lessons. Used to swim when I was younger and now need a refresher. Can do pool and gradually go to open water

Great swimming lesson!