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Swim Instructor Course at Amanzi Swim Centre

Coach Mariche Proudfoot

Currently teaching in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Coach Gabby Jardim

Currently teaching in Dublin, Ireland

Coach Lisa Mqwathi

Currently owns her own swim school, Blaq Mermaids in JHB

Logo of Starfish Swimming Instructor Certification Program on yellow background.

Swim Instructor Course Information

Course Dates: 27 June - 1 July OR 3 - 7 October 2026

Why Choose the Starfish Swimming Program?


The Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) family of brands transforms the way the risk of drowning is reduced through innovation in lifeguard training, swimming lessons for all ages, and the operation of aquatics facilities. Since 1998, SAI has been a thought leader and provider of aquatic safety solutions with an expansive national and global reach. (IFSTA accredited)


How does Amanzi Swim Centre affiliate with SAI?


Amanzi Swim Centre utilizes the SAI swim curriculum and is an Approved Training Centre in Johannesburg. Our team has undergone extensive training and gained valuable experience in the United States using the latest techniques and methodologies. We proudly hold the distinction of being the only SAI Faculty Members in South Africa since September 2017.


Here are the primary reasons why we and others have chosen Starfish Swimming:


- Internationally recognized swim instruction program

- Innovative and effective teaching methods

- Safety concepts integrated into the curriculum at every level

- Fast, easy, and effective transition from another program

- The curriculum is adaptable to current programming of any kind

- Cost-effective with minimal paperwork

- Direct client support from the highest levels of the organization

- No bureaucracy

- Quality resources for instructors and merchandise for students


PROGRAM SUMMARY


The streamlined, innovative, and learner-focused curriculum employs an “ages and stages” format, enabling you to become a swim instructor that offers swim lessons across the lifespan for a broad range of interests. You can choose from many courses that provide various programming options for your customers to explore the benefits and risks of swimming. Whether you want to focus on one specific “age and stage” when starting out or dive right into a full lineup, the choice is yours!

- The StarBabies and StarTots Course introduces infants and toddlers to the 

water in a fun and loving environment. Parents or caregivers are taught the 

proper techniques to teach their infants and toddlers how to float, submerge, move in the water and roll-over. Classes incorporate songs and activities to 

meet the swim skill benchmarks. Safety skill benchmarks are designed to 

educate the parents or caregivers. 


- The Swim School Courses for pre-school, youth and adult students focus on meeting core competencies required to develop efficient swimming skills and 

age appropriate safety skills: 


1. Readiness (Trust & Submerge); 

2. Body positions and air recovery 

(includes rollover to back for air recovery); 

3. Forward movement and direction change; 

4. Streamline (transitions from rollover to side position for air recovery); 

5. Water Competency; functional strokes & age-appropriate safety skills. 


- The Stroke School Courses for pre-school, youth and adult students develop   effective technique and endurance for: 


1. Freestyle & Backstroke

2. Resting Strokes

3. Butterfly

4. Breaststroke

5. Endurance


Who can attend this course? 

Our internationally recognized Swim Instructor course is open to 

anyone above 18 years of age who knows how to swim efficiently, 

enjoy working with people, passionate about teaching and aquatics. 


Course Modules Include:

1. StarBabies (6months - 18months) & StarTots (18 months – 36 months) 

2. Swim School – Age 3 years to Adult & 

3. Stroke School 


What is included in the course? 

- Access to the SAI online theory workbook, worksheets and final exam. 

- Registration fees with SAI as an internationally recognized 

Swim Instructor – to be renewed   annually. 

- 5 Days theory and practical classes at Amanzi in our Indoor 

Heated pool with actual classes. 

- Instructor Equipment Starter Pack 

- FREE workshop on ‘starting & marketing’ your own swim school. 

- FREE practical in water teaching experience at Amanzi in addition 

to the 5 day course – 12 Hours of co-teaching time in our pool.


COURSE SPECIAL: The normal course rate is R13 995 - but if you book your Full Package now you save: R4045 and only pay R9 950 All Inclusive.

* We require only 30%  deposit (non-refundable) to secure your space and send you your online theory access codes so you can start your new career!

    Please fill in all the required information below, once we have received your form, we will send you an invoice for the deposit. When deposit is paid, your booking is secure & we will request the online theory access code from our SAI Head Office in the US.

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    Please take note that we have experienced issues with registration forms not reaching us during loadshedding due to poor network connections. To ensure that your registration for the Amanzi Swim Centre or the Starfish Aquatics Institute, especially for swim instructor certification, has been received, kindly confirm with us via WhatsApp at 083 268 9777.

    Amanzi Swim Centre

    21 Beverley Drive North, Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort, GP, 1709

    Email: [email protected] WhatsApp Colleen on 083 268 9777 - if we do not respond right away, we are in the pool and will reply as soon as we can. Please note that we only allow clients on the premise during the below operating hours.

    Hours

    Monday - Friday: 2:30pm - 6:30pm

    Saturday: 8am - 2:00pm

    Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed

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