Private Swim Lessons

We offer private coaching for those keen to further develop their confidence, technique or fitness.

Under the guidance of our Private Swim Coach Jacob Garrod, you can work on your specific swimming goals in dedicated pool space. Whether you want to refine your stroke, build aerobic capacity or improve your overall swimming competency, Jacob can tailor your session to help you be the best swimmer you can be.

WHO ARE PRIVATE LESSONS FOR?

Private coaching is suitable for anyone who is confident in the water and has a swimming-related goal. Sessions can be structured for those with basic swimming competency right through to those training for an event or series. Keep in mind that we do offer Adult Learn to Swim sessions through our Swim School for those who aren’t yet confident in the water.

Please note: Due to demand, Jacob is currently only available for private lessons Monday-Friday between 9am and 2pm.

Lessons are taught from poolside – Jacob will not be in the water.
For those familiar with AUT Millennium Swim School levels, private lessons are suitable for those at Breather level or above.

Cost

As sessions are catered to your individual needs, prices of private lessons may vary. Please contact Jacob with details of your coaching needs.

Please Bring along

Well-fitted swimwear, swim cap, goggles, and a towel. You can also bring along any equipment you own (kickboard, fins etc) – although this is not essential.

We encourage our swimmers to bring warm clothes to change into after their swim. Please ensure that swimmers do not wear rash shirts.

For Private Swimming Lessons Terms and Conditions please click here.

JACOB GARROD

Private Swim Instructor/Coach

Jacob Garrod is a qualified swim teacher (Swimming New Zealand Swim Teacher Award) and has been with AUT Millennium since 2015. Specialising in breaststroke, he represented New Zealand at multiple international events, including Oceania Championships, Youth Olympic Games and the World University Games. As well as teaching private swimming lessons, Jacob coaches the lunchtime sessions of our Adult Swim Squad. Jacob has a strong interest in technique and enjoys building programmes to enhance a swimmer’s technique and fitness.

PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSON TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By booking a private lesson, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

Private swimming lessons with Jacob Garrod deliver safe swimming programmes catered to your level of fitness and swimming confidence. Jacob will provide coaching, supervision, advice and support to help you achieve your swimming goals.

MEDICAL PRE-SCREENING

You acknowledge that you are in excellent health and physically capable of participating in private swimming lessons. AUT Millennium or Jacob Garrod cannot be held liable in any way for undeclared or known medical issues.

PAYMENT

Payment for private swimming lessons must be made in advance, either before each session or in blocks of 10. Payments are made at Main Reception or at the National Aquatic Centre reception.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We require 24 hours notice for all session cancellations. For cancellations within 24 hours of your scheduled session, you may be charged 50% of your session fee. This may also be the case if you do not attend a booked session, or arrive late (at Jacob’s discretion).

RE-SCHEDULING

We understand that you may need to reschedule a lesson from time to time. If you need to reschedule a lesson, we’d appreciate 12 hours notice where possible.

PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

Please abide by our no photography rules in the pool area.

FACILITY RULES

You agree to be bound by AUT Millennium (AUTM) rules, etiquette and Code of Conduct which may be amended from time to time at AUTM’s discretion. You agree to comply with any instructions given to you by AUTM staff. You must not carry out any illegal acts on centre premises and you must comply with AUTM health and safety requirements, including those directed to your own health and safety. Behaviour that is discriminatory, bullying, harassing, threatening, racist, sexist, violent, abusive or otherwise inappropriate towards others, in person or online will not be tolerated. If you carry out any activity or behaviour that abuses AUTM rules, etiquette and/or Code of Conduct, AUTM reserve the right to require you to leave the centre immediately.

PRIVACY

All client information will be kept private and confidential.

All Access Membership Free Trial

Experience 7 Days on Us!
Sign up for your free 7-day trial and enjoy:

We’ll give you a personal tour, ensure you’re comfortable, and discuss membership options if you want to join.

Aged 8-18 years? Check out the Athlete Development Academy free trial.