ⓘ 50% of profits go to mission fund: sending volunteer teachers to disadvantaged communities.
Australia's #1 Private Swim Platform

Private swimming lessons at your home pool.

Book a certified swimming teacher who comes to you — anywhere in Australia. One-on-one lessons for babies, kids & adults.

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20+
Families taught
4★
Average teacher rating
5+
Verified local teachers
10+
Suburbs covered
Simple process

Private lessons, made easy

From booking to your first splash in three simple steps. No contracts, no commitments.

1

Browse verified teachers

Search by suburb, age group, or expertise. Every teacher on Charlie Swim has a verified Working With Children Check — and many hold additional qualifications such as AUSTSWIM certification and first aid.

2

Book your session

Check the teacher's calendar. Pay securely online. Message your teacher to organise a time that suits you. Your teacher travels to your home pool.

3

Learn & progress

Enjoy a one-on-one lesson tailored to your swimmer's goals. Track progress with every session and leave a rating when you're done. Results after your choice of 6, 12 or 18 lessons.

Our teachers

Meet some of Australia's best swim teachers

Every teacher is personally verified. Real ratings from real families across Australia.

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Charlie

5 yrs · Docklands / CBD

4.0 (2 reviews)
📍 Travels to Docklands · CBD · Southbank
🏊 Expertise Juniors 5-10yrs
⏱ Years experience 5
Working With Children Check Teacher License CPR First Aid
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Sergio

3 yrs · Box Hill / Glen Waverley

No ratings yet
📍 Travels to Box Hill · Glen Waverley
🏊 Expertise School age, Competitive, Special Needs, Adults
⏱ Years experience 3
Working With Children Check Teacher License CPR First Aid
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Amir

12 yrs · Melbourne

No ratings yet
📍 Travels to Melbourne
🏊 Expertise School age, Competitive, Special Needs, Adults
⏱ Years experience 12
Working With Children Check Teacher License CPR First Aid
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Social impact

Every lesson contributes to our
mission goal

50% of profits help send teachers to disadvantaged communities.

🏆 City Mission Fund Progress
Select a city to see how much mission funding has been raised. 50% of platform profits go to sending volunteer teachers to disadvantaged communities.
✈️ A trip to teach disadvantaged swimmers for 5 volunteer teachers from each major city.
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Privacy

Privacy is important

We will never ask to photograph your swimmers.

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No photos or videos

We never ask teachers or swimmers to share photographs or recordings.

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Your data is secure

Personal information is encrypted and stored securely. We never sell or share your data with third parties.

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Delete anytime

You can permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time from your profile settings.

Why Charlie Swim

At-home lessons beat
group classes every time

Group swim lessons have 1 teacher for 4-10 swimmers. At Charlie Swim, your swimmer gets 100% of the teacher's attention, tailored to their goals and pace.

  • Progress is faster with 1-on-1 attention
  • No travel and wet car seats
  • Lessons fit your schedule instead of the centre's timetable
  • Ideal for nervous or anxious swimmers in a private, familiar environment
  • All ages from 6 months to adults
  • Track progress with teacher feedback note after every lesson
Quiet
Environment instead of the noisy swimming centres
0 mins
Travel time to and from lessons, saving you from parking and peak-hour traffic after school
Same teacher
Every lesson, instead of having different teachers coming and going all the time
Flexible schedule
You choose when to have lessons, and avoid paying for missed lessons
Coverage

Private swim lessons across Australia

Our teachers currently cover Melbourne and surrounds — and we’re expanding nationally.

Inner Melbourne Eastern Suburbs Bayside Northern Suburbs South Yarra Richmond Carlton Fitzroy Hawthorn Camberwell Glen Waverley Box Hill Toorak Brighton St Kilda Doncaster Balwyn Kew Malvern Caulfield Berwick Dandenong Werribee Essendon Mornington Peninsula … and more

Don't see your suburb? Sign up and we'll match you with the closest available teacher.

FAQ

Questions about private swimming lessons?

Everything you need to know before booking your first lesson.

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