Private swimming lessons at your home pool

Parents of young children, and adults who want to learn or build confidence in the water.

Fee per lesson or a prepaid block of lessons, usually 30 minutes each, with a few lessons a day on your busiest afternoons.

• Patient with beginners and nervous swimmers
• Confident swimmer who can demonstrate strokes
• Clear communication with parents

• Council approval for a home-based business and any limits on visitors or parking
• Your state's pool fencing and safety rules, and your pool must comply
• Public liability insurance that covers teaching at home
• A Working With Children Check, as required in your state or territory
• Seasonal demand, as winter can be quiet unless your pool is heated

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,000, depending on your equipment and insurance. You'll need public liability insurance that covers teaching at home, so check this early when budgeting.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many students you take and how often you teach. Demand is seasonal, so winter can be quiet unless your pool is heated.

Check council approval for a home-based business, including limits on visitors or parking. Also check your state's pool fencing and safety rules, that your pool complies, and whether a Working With Children Check is required in your state or territory.