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Adult Swimming lessons

$30

Got exactly what I wanted out of my lesson, and more!

Swimming lessons

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Amazing swim teacher and so good w the kids

Kids swim lessons

$40

Amazing teacher, learnt more in an hour than I did in ages

Swimming Lesson Adult

$50

Stanley was extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient with me and most importantly was able to focus on my own key areas of difficulty in a very effective manner. I will continue to use his services and would highly recommend him as a swimming instructor for people of all ages

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She is a great tracery patient!

Adult Swimming lessons

$30

Got exactly what I wanted out of my lesson, and more!

Swimming lessons

$50

Wonderful! Valentina got my 4 year old to blow bubbles, put her head under the water and helped her to feel more confident in the water. Very good result for a first lesson. Valentina is was kind, patient and positive with my little girl. Also prompt and reliable. Five stars! Thank you.

Kids swimming lessons

$55

Amazing teacher, learnt more in an hour than I did in ages

Swimming Lesson Adult

$50

Stanley was extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient with me and most importantly was able to focus on my own key areas of difficulty in a very effective manner. I will continue to use his services and would highly recommend him as a swimming instructor for people of all ages

Swimming lessons

$50

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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Private swimming lessons for 3 children, Beerwah, Sunshine Coast

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Beerwah QLD 4519, Australia

8th Oct 2026

Hi, we're looking for a qualified swim instructor to teach our three children private lessons. The kids Child 1: 6, confident Child 2: 4, some experience Child 3: 2, beginner What we're after Lessons at our home pool, in Beerwah once a week (initially), ideally weekdays (but flexible around other planned activities), starting as soon as possible. 20-30 minute lesson per child. Intent is that they each have their own lesson tailored to their skill level and needs. Requirements Current Swim Australia teacher registration Current CPR/first aid certificate Queensland Blue Card Please include in your reply Your rate for three children per child Your experience teaching children of these ages Your availability over the next few weeks A parent will be present at every lesson. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Adult swimming lessons : complete beginner, St Marys/Penrith

$500

St Marys NSW 2760, Australia

7th Oct 2026

Looking for a qualified swim instructor for private 1-on-1 adult lessons. I'm a complete beginner — can't swim at all, starting from scratch. • Location: St Marys / Penrith area (happy to meet at Ripples St Marys, Ripples Penrith, or whichever pool you prefer) • Availability: weekday mornings, very flexible • Looking to start this week or next, ideally 2 sessions per week • Goal: water confidence, floating, basic freestyle, and building up to being comfortable in deep water Please let me know your rate per session, how many sessions you'd estimate to reach deep-water confidence, pool access arrangements, and your AUSTSWIM or equivalent qualification.

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Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

6th Oct 2026

I’m looking for a swimming instructor for an adult. I can currently swim around 25 metres freestyle, but I struggle to swim further, mainly due to breathing and technique issues. My goal is to improve my breathing and swimming technique so I can comfortably swim 100 metres freestyle. Could you please let me know: Your lesson rates Where you prefer to teach Whether you have access to a pool If you provide the pool, please include the total cost, including pool entry/hire I’m looking for someone experienced in teaching adults and helping with freestyle technique and breathing. Thank you.

Swimming lessons

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Drummoyne NSW 2047, Australia

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Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

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Swim Instructor for a 10 yo at our apartment pool

$70

Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Require weekly swim instructor for our 10yo at our own pool in Pyrmont.

Toddler swim sessions

$50

North Lakes QLD 4509, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Swimming lessons for a toddler.

Swimming class

$60

Kellyville Ridge NSW 2155, Australia

4th Oct 2026

30 mins each 2 kids. Weekly lessons. Strata pool access. Kellyville Ridge location

Wants to learn swimming

$25

NSW 2765, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Hi, I’m looking for a swimming trainer for adult swimming lessons near Oakville, NSW 2765. I don’t have a private swimming pool, so I’m happy to have the lessons at a public swimming pool in the Hawkesbury area. I’m looking for someone experienced, patient and comfortable teaching adults. I’d like to improve my swimming skills and confidence in the water. Please message me with your availability, experience and charges per session. Thank you!

Assist with exercise, Aqua aerobic, Swimming

$45

Wolli Creek NSW, Australia

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Hi, I need assistance with low impact exercise aqua aerobic or swimming. Happy to do 2 sessions per week.

I need help with adult swimming lessons

$25

Geelong VIC 3216, Australia

29th Sep 2026

I want someone who can help me refine my skills in water. I can swim, I just need more confidence. I’m looking for adult swimming classes near waurn ponds or geelong.

Adult swimming lessons

$75

Gold Coast QLD 4215, Australia

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Swimming Instructor

$60

Yagoona NSW 2199, Australia

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Looking for a private swimming instructor for an adult beginner. Saturday and Sunday mornings at a public pool around Yagoona. Willing to drive up to 30 minutes. Please send your rate and availability.

Really nice and very professional.

Open water swim

$50

Gold Coast QLD 4217, Australia

11th Aug 2026

Hi, I’m preparing for a triathlon. I haven’t done open water swim and I’m very nervous. I want someone to help/guide me for a couple of swims before the race next month. :) It will be in a wet suit for me. Price I have quoted for 30-40 min swim for one session.

Great job! Amazing help!

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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.

Thanks for your flexibility

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$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.

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Private swimming lessons for 3 children, Beerwah, Sunshine Coast

$100

Beerwah QLD 4519, Australia

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Hi, we're looking for a qualified swim instructor to teach our three children private lessons. The kids Child 1: 6, confident Child 2: 4, some experience Child 3: 2, beginner What we're after Lessons at our home pool, in Beerwah once a week (initially), ideally weekdays (but flexible around other planned activities), starting as soon as possible. 20-30 minute lesson per child. Intent is that they each have their own lesson tailored to their skill level and needs. Requirements Current Swim Australia teacher registration Current CPR/first aid certificate Queensland Blue Card Please include in your reply Your rate for three children per child Your experience teaching children of these ages Your availability over the next few weeks A parent will be present at every lesson. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.

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$500

St Marys NSW 2760, Australia

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Looking for a qualified swim instructor for private 1-on-1 adult lessons. I'm a complete beginner — can't swim at all, starting from scratch. • Location: St Marys / Penrith area (happy to meet at Ripples St Marys, Ripples Penrith, or whichever pool you prefer) • Availability: weekday mornings, very flexible • Looking to start this week or next, ideally 2 sessions per week • Goal: water confidence, floating, basic freestyle, and building up to being comfortable in deep water Please let me know your rate per session, how many sessions you'd estimate to reach deep-water confidence, pool access arrangements, and your AUSTSWIM or equivalent qualification.

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Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

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Yagoona NSW 2199, Australia

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Swimming instructor required

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Gymea NSW 2227, Australia

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Private swimming lessons for adult beginner

$50

Kensington WA 6151, Australia

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Hi, I’m Jayden and I’m looking for a private swimming instructor for ongoing 1-on-1 lessons. I’m an adult complete beginner with no swimming experience, so I’d like to learn everything from the basics, including water confidence, floating, breathing and freestyle. My main goal is to become comfortable and confident in the water so I can enjoy the beaches and ocean in Australia more freely. I’m based in Perth and I’m happy to travel to a suitable public pool. My schedule is fairly flexible. Please let me know your experience teaching adult beginners, your preferred location, availability and rate. Thanks!

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.

Thanks for your flexibility

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.