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CUSTOMER SERVICE INTERRUPTION - TUE 12 DEC 

Council’s customer service centres will have a planned service interruption on Tuesday, 12 December that will temporarily impact customer service hours. 

Customer Service Centres - Erina: closed all day | Wyong: closed from 12.30pm | Gosford: closed from 12pm. All Council Customer Service services will resume as normal from 8.30am Wednesday, 13 December. For urgent matters, you can still call us on 02 4306 7900. Our online Customer Service Centre is also always available. 

COUNCIL OFFICE CLOSURES - CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2023

  • Council offices will be closed over the holiday period from Mon 25 Dec 2023 to Mon 1 Jan 2024 (re-opening Tues 2 Jan 2024).  Some of Council’s services and facilities will be closed or have changes, however essential services will continue to operate.  
  • VIEW FULL DETAILS HERE
  • For urgent reports or issues, call Council on 02 4306 7900 at any time.  Non-urgent reports, and enquiries can be lodged 24/7 through our online Customer Service Centre (and progressed from 2 Jan).
Learn to Swim Program

Our Swim school offers a comprehensive skill based Learn to Swim Program, catering to all ages and levels of ability.

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    Central Coast Council’s Swim School offers 3 convenient locations and lessons held year-round with a short 2 week break over Christmas

    Our Swim school offers a comprehensive skill based Learn to Swim Program, catering to all ages and levels of ability.  We offer small group classes which makes our swimming lessons fun, safe and effective

    From babies 6 months of age to every aged swimmer, we focus on a positive, nurturing, individualised teaching approach that gets results.  We also offer swim lessons for adults of any age or ability.

    Our centre follows a best practice qualification policy with fully trained and qualified instructors to help our swimmers become competent and develop life-long water safety and survival skills.

    Replacement Lesson

    Our program offers a generous replacement lesson policy for missed lessons, with no limit to how many you can have and no expiry date.  *Conditions apply.

    • •    Enrol in Swim School - Book a swim school assessment or enrol in Aqua Play, Adult Learn to Swim or School holiday clinics.  
      •    Swim School Members – follow you or your child’s progress in Swim School and change the day or time of your course (depending on availability)
      •    Update your details – including bank details for direct debit payments, switch to credit card payment or pay any unsuccessful direct debit payments.
      •    Coming Soon – Book replacement sessions online

    Program Levels and Progression
    • Teacher Qualification

      Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics or AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) qualification dependant on age and ability. Current CPR Certificate.

      Program Content

      Formal stroke techniques and essential water safety skills are taught. Participants are continually assessed to ensure a smooth progression through our Learn To Swim levels.

      Class Size

      Five per class.

      Cost

      $74.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

      Get Started

      To book, phone 4325 8123, drop into reception or send an email to plc@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

      *Direct Debit payments are based on swimming 50 lessons per year, with a 10% discount applied to each lesson. 

    • Class Times

      DayHours
      Monday - Friday8am to 1pm
      Saturday7am - 3pm
      Sunday8am - 1pm

      Age Range

      Children six months to four years.

      Teacher Qualification

      Teachers must hold a current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

      Program Content

      Survival skills are slowly introduced to ensure your child has a fun and stimulating water experience. The use of song helps teach babies essential skills such as floating, turning back to touch grab the edge, 'falling in'', kicking and breath control.

      Class Size

      10 per class. Parent / carer in the water.

      Class Duration

      30 minutes.

      Cost

      $62.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

      Get Started

      No assessment needed. Enrol online, phone 4325 8123, drop into reception or send an email to plc@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

      *Direct Debit payments are based on swimming 50 lessons per year, with a 10% discount applied to each lesson. 

    • Class Times

      DayHours
      Monday - Friday8am to 1pm
      Saturday7am - 3pm
      Sunday8am - 1pm

      Age Range

      Children six months to four years.

      Teacher Qualification

      Teachers must hold a current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

      Program Content

      Enhancing independence in the water to transition into a parent-free class. 

      Class Size

      Four per class. Parent / carer transitioning out of the water.

      Class Duration

      30 minutes.

      Cost

      $74.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

      Get Started

      An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. Enrol online, phone 4325 8123, drop into reception or send an email to plc@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

      *Direct Debit payments are based on swimming 50 lessons per year, with a 10% discount applied to each lesson. 

    • Teacher Qualification

      Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics or Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

      Program Content

      Available on request.

      Class Size

      Dependant on age and ability.

      Duration

      30 minutes.

      Cost

      Price on application. 

      Get Started

      An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. To book, phone 4325 8123, drop into reception or send an email to plc@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

      *Direct Debit payments are based on swimming 50 lessons per year, with a 10% discount applied to each lesson. Other payment methods available on request.

    • Class Times

      DayHours
      Monday - Friday6:30am to 12pm
      Saturday7am - 3pm
      Sunday8am - 1pm

      Age Range

      Children six months to four years.

      Teacher Qualification

      Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

      Program Content

      Formal stroke techniques and essential water safety skills are taught. Children are continually assessed to ensure a smooth progression through our Learn To Swim levels.

      Class Size

      Four per class.

      Class Duration

      30 minutes.

      Cost

      $​74.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

      Get Started

      An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. Enrol online, phone 4325 8123, drop into reception or email to plc@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

      *Direct Debit payments are based on swimming 50 lessons per year, with a 10% discount applied to each lesson. 

    • Class Times

      DayHours
      Monday - Friday3pm to 7pm
      Saturday7am - 3pm
      Sunday8am - 1pm

      Age Range

      Four years plus.

      Teacher Qualification

      Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

      Program Content

      Formal stroke techniques and essential water safety skills are taught. Children are continually assessed to ensure a smooth progression through our Learn To Swim levels.

      Class Size

      Four per class.

      Class Duration

      30 minutes.

      Cost

      $74.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

      Get Started

      An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. Enrol online, phone 4325 8123, drop into reception or send an email to plc@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

      *Direct Debit payments are based on swimming 50 lessons per year, with a 10% discount applied to each lesson. 

    • Teacher Qualification

      Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics or AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) qualification dependant on age and ability. Current CPR Certificate.

      Program Content

      Available on request

      Class Size

      One per class.

      Class Duration

      15 minutes.

      Cost

      $132.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

      Get Started

      Enrol by phoning 4325 8123, drop into reception or send an email to plc@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

      *Direct Debit payments are based on swimming 50 lessons per year, with a 10% discount applied to each lesson. 

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