Amanda Maher

Podcast Episode – Amanda Maher Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field and volunteering for community organisations so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Amanda Maher. She has been teaching swimming since 2002 and during this time she has used her skills to develop her swimmers as well as staff. While working as the Aquatics Coordinator for the Kingston City Council Amanda undertook her Diploma in Business Administration and Management and used the skills, she learnt through the course to enhance her role at the council’s aquatic centre. While in her role at the Kingston City Council the Aquatic centre won the 2009 ARV – Swim School of the year award. Amanda than moved on to coordinate the VICSWIM program with Aquatics and Recreation Victoria. VICSWIM is a state-wide intensive 3-week swim program which runs through January and employees a large workforce at one of the busiest times of the year. She now dedicates her time to her roles with the Kingston City Council at their aquatic facility which covers all areas of the Aquatic program through customer service to aquatics supervisor and mentoring new swimming teachers working at the venue. In 2018 Amanda was awarded the National AUSTSWIM Teacher for Access and Inclusion award which she holds as one of her biggest personal achievements. Through today’s episode Amanda shares some insights into her work as well as her thoughts on swimming in Australia and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future. Please share the hidden gems you find in Amanda’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes. If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected] So, let’s jump in and find out more about Amanda’s journey in swimming. Amanda Maher Contact Information: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-maher-13932245/ Email: [email protected] Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information: Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/ Facebook - Aquatic Mentors Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au Email - [email protected] Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics