Swim Teacher of the Year 2026 Nomination Form
The Swim teacher of the Year Award acknowledges the unwavering commitment and dedication to creating a safer & educational environment through their diligent attention to detail and commitment to swimming & water safety. The award celebrates the exceptional swim teacher who has displayed remarkable expertise, care, and commitment in providing a life skill through effective teaching practices to educate their students on the importance of swimming and water safety. This award honour a swim teacher who exemplifies excellence in the essential qualities of a swim teacher, including knowledge, providing effective lesson plans, and effective communication abilities and they consistently upholding the highest standards of a swim teacher.
Nominator's Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominator's Email Address
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Nominee's Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominee's Email Address
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Nominee's Organisation Name
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Is the Nominee a current ARI NSW Member?
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Select all programs they deliver
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Infants
Pre School
School Age
Stroke Correction/Squads
Adults
Access & Inclusion
School Groups
Water Safety Programs
Teaching Excellence
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Describe how the swim teacher consistently demonstrates excellence in teaching swimming and water safety; and how do they create enjoyable and effective learning experience. Provide information on their lesson planning, teaching techniques, communication, student engagement, positive learning environment, adapting lessons, encouraging confidence, and professionalism.
Student Development and Water Safety Outcomes
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Describe how the swim teacher has positively influence student learning and water safety outcomes. Include examples such as student progression, skill development, building confidence, water safety education, student retention, parent feedback, success stories.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
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Describe any innovative teaching methods, lesson improvements or initiatives introduced by the swim teacher. What impact has these initiatives had. Provide examples in new teaching techniques, technology, lesson resources, inclusive teaching methods, parent communication, creative activities and assessment tools.
Safety and Professional Practice
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Describe how the swim teacher demonstrates exceptional safety, professionalism and duty of care during lessons. Provide comments on risk management, supervision, safe teaching techniques, emergency preparedness, professional conduct and current qualifications. Supporting certificates can be uploaded at the end of the nomination form.
Commitment to Professional Development
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Describe how the teacher invests in their ongoing professional development and stays current with industry best practice. Please note their attendance to any workshops, conference, additional qualifications or peer learning.
Leadership and Positive Influence
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Describe how the swim teacher positively contributes to their workplace and supports other teachers. Provide on their mentoring, teamwork, sharing resources, coaching, positive culture and leadership.
Supporting Evidence
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Acknowledgement of Information Provided
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I confirm the information that I have provided in this nomination is accurate and truthful. I also acknowledge that information provided (including any reports and pictures) can be used by ARI NSW for the purposes of the judging process as well as any marketing materials.
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