JUMP! Swim Schools to teach adults as well as children

JUMP! Swim Schools, which are known nationally for teaching children life-saving swim skills, have decided to offer classes to adults as well.

JUMP! Swim Schools advise “the reasons why many adults don’t have basic swim skills are varied but the danger is certainly there, with Royal Life Saving Australia research showing one in four adults are unable to swim well. The most recent Royal Life Saving Australia Drowning Report data also showed the top age groups for drownings as adults aged 25-34, 35-44 and 65-74.”

A select number of swim schools in the JUMP! network run the adult classes with more locations to follow over the coming 12 months.

Much like lessons for children, the program aims to introduce adults to the water in a safe and gradual way with small class sizes. JUMP’s industry-leading program has been adapted to cater specifically for adults.

JUMP! Swim Schools Chief Executive Mark Collins said offering classes to adults was a natural progression for the brand and a community service they were very excited about providing.

Collins elaborated “there are many adults who don’t know how to swim or can’t swim well enough to keep themselves safe in the water – more than most people probably realise.

“There are a range of reasons we’re discovering why this is the case, including an unaddressed fear of water, lack of family resources for lessons and immigration from countries where swimming lessons are not as common or accessible.

“As an adult there are many skills we teach ourselves, but swimming is one of those skills you really need to learn from a professional.

“We have the boutique facilities and the highly skilled teachers to be able to help - and so we are.”

Collins said they also encourage more men to come forward – a study by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia found that 60% of adults in swimming lessons are female, despite males being over represented in drowning statistics, accounting for 82% of drownings in 2022.

“We offer a very welcoming and encouraging environment and offer support to those adults who may not have any basic swim skills, or even a fear of water.”

Many adult students also have a child at the same swim school.

Lessons will take place during hours that childrens’ lessons aren’t scheduled, including early mornings, during the middle of the day and later at night, allowing franchisees to maximise the use of their sites.

JUMP! Swim School locations initially offering the adults lessons are:

VIC

• JUMP! Berwick

• JUMP! Lara

• JUMP! Noble Park

• JUMP! Dandenong

• JUMP! Mernda West

NSW

• JUMP! Pyrmont

• JUMP! Villawood

QLD

• JUMP! Nambour

• JUMP! Nerang

• JUMP! Browns Plains

WA

• JUMP! Port Kennedy

• JUMP! Canning Vale

For more information or to book into an adult class, please visit www.jumpswimschools.com.au.