Jodi Harrison
Swim Teacher (Gen / Infants / Adults / Access & Inclusion / Comp Strokes)
Jodi has been in pools for over half a century (that explains the wrinkles) and still has that undeniable passion for teaching people this important life skill. Jodi was a regular speaker on the Swim Australia circuit, traveling Australia wide talking to other instructors, and has released two books about Teaching Swimming.
In 2021 Jodi was awarded the highest honour, Diamond Recognition by Swim Australia for her services, dedication and passion for Learn to Swim.
Lindsay Hansson
Swim Teacher General / Adults & AUSTSWIM Presenter
Lindsay got dragged into this from his other life as a First Aid Instructor. He’s got a real talent for passing on information and getting the best out of his students.
Clare Hugo
Swim Teacher General / Infant / Access & Inclusion / Comp Strokes
Clare has been part of the Swim Central team for almost 20years now. We have watched her and her kids grow up in our Centre, and learn to swim beside her. She has a passion for teaching kids to be confident in the water, and all her students love her.
Claire Hill
Swim Teacher (Gen), Reception & Aquarobics
Claire started out on Reception and has expanded to Swim Teaching, which she is very passionate about. Her bubbly personality will win hearts for sure.
Kiba Hansson
Office Manager
Kiba has been around the pool since he was a toddler and loves to run a tight ship. You’ll probably speak to him if you call up to enquire about lessons.
Elliott Chipman
Swim Teacher
Elliott is a former student of Swim Central and a big fan of our program. Currently Elliott is studying at Uni and teaching a couple of shifts each week in the pool.
Kristen Ross
Swim Teacher / Reception
Kristen hails from country Victoria and is the newest member of our team. She’s a keen netballer and she and her partner are settling into their first Tassie home! Her bright smile is contagious – say Hi!
Selby Target
Trainee Swim Teacher / Desk Assistant
Selby is a talent young musician and has energy to burn. He is currently completing his Teacher training under the mentorship of Kat. A former student of our Swim School we are delighted to have him on our team!
Michelle Lockley
Swim Teacher Gen / Infants
Michelle is like part of the family here at Swim Central. She started out as a parent in Water Babies classes and decided to expand her horizons and did her Austswim course. She is an exceptional instructor, especially with her small pool classes. She is talented, inventive and loves all her kiddies and families.
Michelle was awarded the Tasmanian AUSTSWIM Infant Teacher of the Year in 2023 – what a superstar!
Emily Price
Swim Teacher General / Infants / Access & Inclusion
Emily is a young Mum who has a passion for swimming and now teaching! Always with a big smile and a kind heart, she is bubbly and very enthusiastic and loves being part of the Swim Central team.
Jodie Godfrey
Relief Teacher – Infants
Jodie has a long history and connection with swimming in Tasmania, having been a competitive swimmer in her youth and a Swim Teacher for the last 20 years. After a break, Jodie is back in the pool teaching the children of Hobart swimming and Water Safety skills. We are delighted to have her on our team.
Amanda Punch
Swim Teacher, Infants / Competitive Strokes & Coach
Amanda, or “Punchy” as she likes to be called, has a long and deep connection with swimming both in WA, where she originates from, and here in Tasmania. Punchy is full of energy and able to leap tall buildings .. we think she’s a super star.
Is this you?
Swim Teacher / Reception
We are keen to hear from Swim Teachers or people with love of kids, and a passion for the sport who are interested in training to be part of our team. Is this you? 62781021
Felicity Carter
Swim Teacher
Felicity also learned to swim with us and has grown into her role as one of our best Swim Teachers. Busy with her uni life, we tend only to see Flick on weekends or on the occasional relief shifts.
Katherine Morrison
Swim Teacher & Coach
Katherine learned to swim here and is very familiar with our centre. She went on to swim competitively and is still a regular in the pool. We think Katherine is an awesome teacher and great mentor.
Tracey Hardwick
Swim Teacher General / Infants
Tracey decided to give this swim teaching thing a go and over the past 4 years has proven herself to be a great teacher! Tracey lives by the beach with her hubby and two “ratbags” and have a wonderful great connection with the kids and parents having worked in early Childhood Education and Care.