Queenstown Lakes District Council’s swim school operation acknowledged with Swimming NZ platinum standard

Providing more than 1,700 local children each year with an essential life skill, Queenstown Lakes District Council’s swim school operations at its Alpine Aqualand and Wānaka Recreation Centre facilities have been recognised with a ‘platinum standard’ rating by Swimming NZ.

Welcoming the recognition which he says recognises the quality of what is on offer at the region’s pools, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Sport and Recreation Manager, Simon Battrick stated “receiving the platinum standard rating is the culmination of hard work and a dedicated team of instructors teaching kids an essential life skill, especially in our district which has so many fantastic opportunities to get out and enjoy the lakes and rivers.

“Our swim schools are an essential community good and we’re continually trying to improve what we do. A lot of that is down to the great people we have on the team but we do currently face ongoing challenges with staffing levels - particularly when university starts in March 2024.

“We want to keep this platinum standard level of service and delivering to the highest quality, so we’re also appealing for those looking for work that teaching an essential life skill is a rewarding role to have.”

QLDC’s Swim School is currently hiring for a number of roles in both Queenstown and Wānaka. Successful candidates will receive on the job training which includes an AUSTSWIM Qualification - something that is recognised around New Zealand and the world.

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