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Carlie Swimming is recognised internationally as a world leader in aquatic education. If you would like to be part of the team working in a fun, friendly, fast-paced supportive environment then explore the opportunities available.
Carlile’s swimming schools are designed to suit the Carlile teaching program, with warm water, custom ledges and levels to help children feel comfortable as they learn. Find the pool closest to you.
Carlile Swimming has led the industry for 75 years. Pioneering teaching babies and developing techniques that are now common place world-wide. The Carlile program caters for all levels of swimming from babies to Olympians.
Here you can find information to help you get the most from your relationship with Carlile Swimming and learn about how Carlile addresses important issues such as Child Protection and Health and Safety.
Here you can discover the unique history of Carlile Swimming, and why we remain passionate about helping families become safer in and around the water by nurturing a love for swimming and all the rewarding experiences and benefits that it provides.
Here you can read the latest swimming news, tips for staying safer in and around water and updates on the achievements of Carlile’s Swimming families, staff and competitors.
Forbes Carlile began his coaching career in 1946 and later opened Australia’s first commercial swim school (in 1955). Today Carlile Swimming teaches more than 20,000 kids to swim each week.
Carlie Swimming is recognised internationally as a world leader in aquatic education. If you would like to be part of the team working in a fun, friendly, fast-paced supportive environment then explore the opportunities available.
The Carlile name is entwined with the history of world swimming. Forbes Carlile was Australia’s first Olympic coach, Ursula the first woman to coach our Olympic team. Their pioneering contribution cannot be overstated.
Both of my daughters have been swimming in the center for many years! The staffs are very friendly and my kids love the centre very much! From baby to now, they have been support on my daughter’s swimming journey! They always been flexible on parents’ schedules and super helpful! I...
Both of my daughters have been swimming in the center for many years! The staffs are very friendly and my kids love the centre very much! From baby to now, they have been support on my daughter’s swimming journey! They always been flexible on parents’ schedules and super helpful! I will rated them 10/10. Special mentioned to the staffs and teachers in the centre: Jackie, Claire, Maddie and Ben!
Just wanted to give the whole team at Carlile Lane Cove West a 5 star review. Our 3 children are all here now getting swimming lessons and we have already seen a significant improvement in All 3 in a short period of time. We have been to a few swim schools...
Just wanted to give the whole team at Carlile Lane Cove West a 5 star review. Our 3 children are all here now getting swimming lessons and we have already seen a significant improvement in All 3 in a short period of time. We have been to a few swim schools over the years around the north shore and definitely rate this system as the best for us. The staff behind the desk are always happy and polite, the 3 instructors Tash, Manfred and Gordon are doing a super job with our kids. Even Dan from the assessing team is friendly and very observant watching the kids strokes all the time and always approachable. Very happy family at Lane cove Carlile.
We've had a very positive experience at Carlile Lane Cove West, and were encouraged by Allegra to share a review. Our daughter started in Tadpoles at 2.5y in June 2023 and has loved every minute of her lessons. It's so important to us that our kids are confident and happy...
We've had a very positive experience at Carlile Lane Cove West, and were encouraged by Allegra to share a review. Our daughter started in Tadpoles at 2.5y in June 2023 and has loved every minute of her lessons. It's so important to us that our kids are confident and happy in and around water, and Carlile's focus on learning these valuable skills and techniques is perfect for fostering that. Our daughter has been in the Seahorse class with Emilie H for a few months, and recently has made some really encouraging progress with her kicking and strokes. As a former swim teacher myself, I know that it can take time to master chin on chest, fast kicks, and overarm and get them happening all at once. It's important to be patient as the kids develop these skills and it's fantastic to see the positive encouragement from Emilie H, while not pushing our daughter to do things faster. Thank you Emilie, Allegra and Carlile Lane Cove West.
Carlile’s swim school leaders are passionate about teaching swimming and water safety skills. They inspire and provide outstanding service, every day.
Carlile Swimming’s award winning learn to swim programs will help your child have fun, progress confidently and love swimming.
The Carlile Foundation supports young athletes looking to achieve their dreams and builds on the legacy of founders Forbes and Ursula Carlile.
Carlile’s nurturing approach, allows children to build the skills they need at one level to confidently springboard to the next. Your child will learn to swim well and love the water.
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