Tempe Swimming Lessons
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Col Jones

Learn-to-swim programs for all ages and abilities, covering everything from water confidence and beginner strokes through to advanced technique.


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🏊"Grade Focus" concept is a customised learning experience for every swimmer, addressing their unique needs and building on their individual strengths

👥Air conditioned viewing area so spectators can sit in comfort and enjoy a coffee while watching child’s lesson

🌡Three customised pools with state of the art filtration and chemical dosing for exceptional water quality

✨Facilities recently renovated, always clean and fresh to achieve all round maximum customer satisfaction


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Our Programs


At Col Jones Swim Fitness in Tempe, we offer a complete learn to swim program designed for students of all ages and skill levels. Our Tempe swimming lessons are structured to support everyone from toddlers starting out to advanced swimmers refining technique.

 

From nurturing parent-child sessions to advanced training squads, our curriculum is designed to foster water confidence, safety, and technique development. These programs are ideal for swimming lessons for beginners as well as swimmers progressing into structured swim stroke lessons.

Dive into a progressive swimming journey, guided by experienced instructors who priorities individual growth and love for the water.

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Water Confidence Levels

(Age 2-3)

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Beginner Levels

(Ages 3+)

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Improve Breath Class Swim

Breather Improver Levels

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Formstroke Levels

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Squad Levels

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Water Confidence Levels

(Age 2-3)

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Beginner Levels

(Ages 3+)

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Our Facilities

Col Jones Swim Fitness has been a cornerstone of the Inner West Sydney community, providing premier swim facilities and programs. Our state-of-the-art pools are meticulously maintained for cleanliness and safety, ensuring a comfortable environment for all swimmers attending our Tempe swimming lessons.

Conveniently located in Tempe with ample parking and easy accessibility, our centre supports swimming lessons for beginners through to competitive squad training. With exceptional programs, user-friendly booking, and passionate, trained staff, Col Jones Swim stands out as a top choice for families seeking professional swim instruction.

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Meet The Team

For over 50 years, Col Jones Swim Fitness has been more than just a swimming school. We are a community institution serving the Inner West Sydney area with passion and commitment.

Our instructors are highly experienced in delivering structured programs, including swim stroke lessons that help swimmers refine freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly techniques while building essential water safety skills.

Why Choose Us

Our Schools Program

We offer a structured, efficient and flexible swim program to local schools across all school terms. Our intensive school program is ideal for improving swimming and safety skills as well as water confidence.

Schools across Tempe trust our professional
Tempe swimming lessons to deliver consistent outcomes in a controlled indoor environment with no public access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What age can children start Tempe swimming lessons?

    Children can begin Tempe swimming lessons from as young as 6 months old in our parent-child water familiarisation classes, where babies build early comfort in the water alongside a parent or carer. From there, our programs progress through toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children, and we also offer classes for adults and swimmers with special needs. Rather than placing children by age alone, we group them by ability through our Learn to Swim levels, so every child starts at the right stage and progresses at their own pace. Younger and beginner swimmers learn in our heated, indoor Small Beginner Pool at 23 Toyer Street, Tempe, with an air-conditioned viewing area for parents. All three of our pools are kept heated year-round for comfortable swimming in every season. To find the right class for your child's age and stage, download the Col Jones Swim App or enrol online.

  • Do you offer swimming lessons for beginners?

    Yes, we specialise in swimming lessons for beginners of all ages, from babies in parent-child classes through to adults learning to swim for the first time. Our beginner Tempe swimming lessons focus on building water confidence, safety awareness, and the foundational skills every swimmer needs, taught in a supportive, structured environment. Beginners start in our Learn to Swim Level 1 program, getting comfortable with submersion, floating, and breathing, before progressing to kicking, gliding, and their first strokes at a pace that suits them. Lessons take place in our heated, indoor Small Beginner Pool at 23 Toyer Street, Tempe, and swimmers are grouped by ability so no one feels rushed or left behind. Our instructors are AUSTSWIM and CPR qualified and hold a Working With Children Check, so your family is in safe, experienced hands. Whether it is your child's first lesson or your own, enrol online or through the Col Jones Swim App.

  • Are your tempe swimming lessons suitable for advanced swimmers?

    Yes. As well as beginner classes, our Tempe swimming lessons cater to more advanced swimmers through the upper stages of our Learn to Swim program. Once a swimmer has mastered core water-safety skills and the basics of each stroke, they progress into our higher levels, Level 4 and Level 5, where the focus shifts to refining technique, building endurance, and improving efficiency across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Advanced swimmers train in our heated Teaching Improver Pool and 25-metre Lap Pool at 23 Toyer Street, Tempe, giving them room to develop stroke control and stamina over full lengths. All sessions are led by AUSTSWIM-qualified instructors who provide detailed, individual feedback so swimmers keep progressing. Whether the goal is to become a stronger, safer swimmer or to master all four strokes with confidence, there is a pathway to suit. To find the right level, book online or through the Col Jones Swim App.

  • What are swim stroke lessons and who are they for?

    Swim stroke lessons focus on improving technique across the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. They are ideal for swimmers who have already mastered basic water safety and want to refine efficiency, coordination, and speed. In these sessions, our instructors break each stroke down into its key components, including body position, arm action, kick timing, and breathing, then rebuild them into a smooth, efficient technique. Stroke lessons suit school-aged children moving beyond the basics, teenagers, and adults alike, and they sit within the upper levels of our Learn to Swim program. Sessions take place in our heated Teaching Improver Pool and 25-metre Lap Pool at 23 Toyer Street, Tempe, with small groups so instructors can give detailed, individual feedback on each swimmer's stroke. Over time, swimmers progress from correcting one or two strokes to swimming all four with greater control. To enrol in swim stroke lessons, book online or via the Col Jones Swim App.

  • How do I enrol in tempe swimming lessons?

    You can enrol in Tempe swimming lessons online through our website at coljonesswim.com.au or by downloading the Col Jones Swim App, which lets you sign up for classes, manage attendance, and make payments conveniently in one place. To get started, create an account, select your preferred program and level, choose a day and time that suits you, and complete your booking. If you are unsure which class is right for your swimmer, our team can recommend a level based on age and current ability. We are located at 23 Toyer Street, Tempe NSW 2044, with three heated indoor pools and an air-conditioned viewing area for parents. Lessons run Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm and on weekends from 7:30am to 12:30pm. For help with enrolment or availability, call our team on (02) 9559 7111 or book directly at coljonesswim.com.au/book-swimming-lessons-online.

  • Do you offer intensive programs during school holidays?

    Yes, we run School Holiday Intensive Courses during the school holidays, designed to accelerate progress in a short, focused block. Instead of one lesson a week, swimmers attend on consecutive days, which helps skills build quickly through consistent repetition and reinforcement. These intensive courses complement our regular Tempe swimming lessons and are ideal for children who want to catch up, consolidate a level, or make a fast leap forward before the next term. We offer intensives across a range of stages, from beginners building water confidence in our Small Beginner Pool to swimmers refining their strokes in the Teaching Improver Pool. All sessions are led by our AUSTSWIM and CPR qualified instructors at 23 Toyer Street, Tempe. Places fill quickly during the school holidays, so early booking is recommended. To enrol in an upcoming School Holiday Intensive Course, book online or through the Col Jones Swim App.