Royal Life Saving WA is proud to endorse providers of swimming and water safety lessons. Royal Life Saving has been involved in swimming and water safety education for over 100 years and is a world leader in this field.
The Royal Life Saving mission is 'to prevent loss of life and injury in the community, with emphasis on aquatic environments.'
Endorsement is FREE! There is no annual registration fee to become a Royal Life Saving WA Endorsed Swim School (ESS).
The Royal Life Saving Brand
Becoming a Royal Life Saving Endorsed Swim School recognises your commitment to long-term aquatic education.
Endorsement offers you:
- association with a highly recognisable logo and organisation
- association with trusted programs (Swim and Survive, Infant Aquatics, Junior Lifeguard Club)
- credibility backed by the nationally-recognised educator of "swimming and lifesaving"
Endorsed Swim School Directory
Royal Life Saving has provided an online directory of Endorsed Swim Schools located throughout the state. Each Endorsed Swim School has the ability to update their listing, including which Royal Life Saving WA aquatic education programs they offer.
School and Instructor Resources and Products
Endorsed Swim Schools and their instructors have access to a range of resources to assist with the promotion and delivery of Royal Life Saving programs.
Resources include:
- Instructor Assessment Guides - available for every instructor delivering the Infant Aquatics and Swim and Survive programs
- Instructor Administration Sheets - combined with the 'must see' criteria, these handy class sheets make recording notes for classes simple and easy
- Stage Certificates - customisable with your Swim School logo, student certificates are available for every swimming stage
- Online Professional Development Modules - our range of online courses provide valuable additional knowledge and skills for swim teachers
- Printed Display Materials - brochures, signage and posters to display at your swim school
- Swim and Survive Branded Products - Instructor rash vests, hats and kickboards - top quality Swim and Survive branded products at cost price
Free Promotional Items
Bucket Hats - these cute hats provide shade from the sun and look great too!
Aqua Quiz Activity Booklets - available to supply to all your participants for additional water safety education
Swim and Survive Packs - a great giveaway to supply to your participants prior to enrolment with everything they need to start lessons
Infant Aquatics Ducks - pink and blue ducks perfect for in-class use or promotion of the program to current and future customers
Marketing, Advocacy and Events
Swim and Survive TV Campaign - broadcast throughout summer on Channel Ten promoting Swim and Survive and Endorsed Swim Schools to the broader community
Swim School Open Days - promoting your venue at the start of summer with digital marketing and resources supplied by Royal Life Saving
Media Campaigns - news articles and media launches promoting programs at your swim school via print, TV and digital media
Water Safety Talks at schools - educating children and encouraging participation at your swim school. Contact us to get involved at a school near you.
ESS Coordinator Workshops - Professional development and information sharing sessions for Swim School Coordinators offered through metro and regional workshops.
Professional Development - Tailored sessions presented at your swim school, online training, and scheduled sessions on various industry topics
JLC Development Sessions and Carnivals - Promoting and encouraging participation in the Junior Lifeguard Club program at your swim school
RLSSWA Membership
RLSSWA is a member based organisation that is committed to developing its membership program and the recognition of its members. Membership is open to any person or organisation who wishes to further the interests of the RLSSWA and to further the work and objectives of the society.
On successful completion of the RLSSWA Endorsed Swim School paperwork your Swim School will also become an affiliated member of RLSSWA.
Royal Life Saving Support
ESS e-Newsletter - distributed fortnightly to all ESS ensuring regular contact and supply of information between your Swim School and Royal Life Saving.
National Recognised Programs - researched and developed with the ESS network for the ESS network. Infant Aquatics, Swim and Survive, Junior Lifeguard Club and Bronze Rescue.
Staff Training - 10% group booking discount on all Royal Life Saving courses to keep all staff fully qualified.
Aquatic Trainer - free qualification for all ESS Coordinators, enabling you to conveniently re-qualify your staff in-house.
Face-to-Face Service - endorsement by the state branch means face to face contact with a Royal Life Saving representative.
Access to Equipment - Royal Life Saving can supply PFDs, throw ropes, resuscitation manikins and other Junior Lifeguard Club equipment.
GST-Free Program - the Swim and Survive program complies with the ATO criteria to be exempt from GST
Promotional Resources - posters and brochures available for Infant Aquatics, Swim and Survive and Junior Lifeguard Club programs.
Royal Life Saving Website Job Listing Page - free advertising for staff vacancies at your Swim School on our website.
Keep Watch Resources - magnets, posters and other merchandise available to help you promote the 4 key messages: Supervise, Restrict, Teach, Respond.