Get to know our swim instructor Ester

August 18, 2025

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We support the health and well-being of kids in Perth.

Running during the school term and over the holidays, our kids activities are specifically aimed at developing life skills to keep your children healthy, active, and engaged.

Staff members are committed to creating a safe and comfortable learning environment, to achieve the best possible outcomes for your children. All kids activities are designed with an emphasis in promoting participation in physical activity and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Whether your child is at a beginner level or is looking to develop their skills, our programs cater for all abilities. All classes are progressive in nature so your child can grow in skill and confidence at their own pace.

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Our programs are designed to help kids become confident, strong swimmers

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Our swim instructors are helping teach more Australian kids everyday to become competent swimmers.

With the important job of teaching your child to swim, it is vital that swim instructors are highly experienced and educated. At Perth HPC we ensure that as well as being experienced and knowledgeable our instructors are friendly and make sure your child feels comfortable in the water when learning to swim. Each instructor also brings a unique set of teaching techniques and passions for swimming to our swim school program.

Ester is a highly valued member of the Perth HPC Swim School team, bringing both passion and expertise to her role. With an extensive background in competitive swimming at state and national levels, she draws on her experience to deliver high-quality instruction and support, particularly for our higher-level and squad swimmers.

Get to know Ester

Q: What's your favourite thing about being a Swim School Instructor?

Connecting with the kids and watching them meet their swimming goals.

Q: How long have you been working with VenuesWest as a Swim School Instructor?

I’ve been with VenuesWest since November 2024. Prior to that, I coached at Margaret River Competitive Swim Squad and taught at the Margaret River Swim Academy.

Q: Where did you learn to swim?

I learnt to swim at Margaret River Swim Academy.

Q: Have you ever competed in swimming, or are currently a competitive swimmer?

I swam for Busselton Swim Club until 2018 competing in state and national championships.

Held the state 50m Butterfly record.
Held Southwest Interschool records in 50m butterfly, 50m freestyle and 100m butterfly.
Achieved state qualifications and consistent top 3 results from 2014-2018 in:
- 50m freestyle
- 50m butterfly
- 50m backstroke
- 100m freestyle
- 100m butterfly
- 100m backstroke
- 200m individual medley
Qualified for nationals in:
- 50m freestyle
- 100m butterfly
- 4x100m freestyle relay

I also played underwater hockey for 2 years (2016-2017), representing WA at the Nationals where we placed first.

Q: Tell us more about your competitions?

My favourite competition was the Pacific School games in Adelaide. WA brought a team and the supportive team environment made it one of my favourite competitions.

Q: Are you studying at the moment?

Yes, I’m currently studying a Masters of Secondary Teaching, majoring in HASS and Math.

Q: What days do you teach?

Tuesday: Junior and advanced senior squads
Thursday: Level 7
Saturday: Junior, intermediate and senior squads

I also work in administration at the Swim School as a supervisor.

As well as our knowledgeable, experienced and friendly instructors like Ester, at Perth HPC we offer classes with low ratios to ensure maximised learning. Swimming classes at Perth HPC are continuous with a six week break in the December/January school holidays when our Summer Holiday Swim takes off, so kids are consistently progressing their skills. To find out more about what makes our classes the best swimming lessons Claremont has to offer click here.

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