FITREC and AUSTSWIM Join Forces to Support Job Ready Aquatic Professionals
FITREC and AUSTSWIM Join Forces to Support Job Ready Aquatic Professionals
The partnership brings together two organisations committed to supporting quality and professional standards across Australia’s aquatic, health and fitness industries.
For aquatic facilities, gyms, leisure centres and other employers, the partnership provides greater assurance that AUSTSWIM qualified instructors who progress through FITREC have met the requirements for registration and are ready to step into the industry.
“Through the partnership, AUSTSWIM qualified instructors can graduate with a clear pathway to FITREC registration, providing them with industry recognition and greater confidence as they enter the workforce. For aquatic facilities, gyms, leisure centres and other employers, the partnership provides greater assurance that AUSTSWIM qualified instructors progressing through FITREC have met the requirements for registration and are ready to step into the industry.”
Luis Carranza, General Manager, FITREC
The partnership gives AUSTSWIM Aqua Exercise Instructors more options for professional registration and helps connect qualified professionals with employment and career opportunities across the industry.
“Our partnership with FITREC gives AUSTSWIM Aqua Exercise Instructors greater choice in professional registration and another valuable way to connect with employers and career opportunities. It also helps strengthen Australia’s Aqua workforce at a time when qualified instructors are in demand. With an ageing population, we need more opportunities for Australians to stay active, strong and confident in the water. Growing the number of skilled Aqua instructors can contribute to healthier communities while also supporting the broader goals of water safety and drowning prevention.”
Lisa Kinross, CEO, AUSTSWIM
Together, FITREC and AUSTSWIM are helping create a more connected pathway from education to employment, supporting qualified professionals while giving businesses greater confidence in the people they recruit.