Swimming Pool Management

Dean Greenwood Swim School has been contributing to local community aquatic needs for almost 30 years. We have the privilege of working with many schools and local community groups to promote and facilitate a safe aquatic environment.

We have expertise and skills to bring about a positive transformation in your aquatic facility, handling everything from pool management to enhancing existing facilities to better utilise the school's resources within the local community. Our services ensure that your facilities can be opened to the community confidently, knowing they are well-operated, maintained, and, above all, safe.

Why choose Dean Greenwood Swim School

Expertise

30 years in managing swim schools & aquatic facilities

Accredited

In delivering Swim Instructor & Lifeguard qualifications

Quality Control
Compliance with Pool Treatment and Health & Safety standards

Quality Assurance

Dedicated to providing high quality service for customer satisfaction

Effective Communication

Ensuring clarity, collaboration, & timely updates

Community Aquatic Facility Development

Over the last 30 years we have worked on many projects within community aquatic facilities. If you are thinking of upgrading or renovating your facility, why not contact us for a no obligation discussion on how we can help you? Our services include:

Pool and facility advisement
Full project management from small projects to total rebuilds
And more!

We know the challenges faced when designing or re-developing a facility and what makes a good pool. We have extensive knowledge and experience in both indoor and outdoor pools so let us help you make the right decisions today.

Full Facility Management

In addition to our pool management service, we may also be able to offer our full facility management service. This allows a school to remove the cost of running a pool from their budget by using us to fully manage the facility. In addition to the above services, this option would also include;

Full responsibility for the management of the pool and plant room, including a full plant repair and maintenance programme to extend the working life of this valuable asset.
Full management of the pool and user groups, including the appropriate staffing.
Full and comprehensive health and safety plans for the facility.
Ordering and purchasing all pool chemicals needed to maintain a safe and clean pool environment.

School Swimming & Water Safety Lessons

We pride ourselves on our school swimming lessons. We offer a range of swimming lesson options, including Water Skills For Life lessons to eligible schools. Our services include:

Fully trained and experienced swimming instructors
A programme designed to focus on building strong and efficient technique
A strong water survival component to build lasting water safety skills
Comprehensive assessments of student progress and achievement for class teachers
Water Safety equipment provided
Achievement certificate for each student

Pool Management for Community Use

Are you thinking of opening your pool up for public use, or do you offer pool keys to parents of your school? Are you concerned on how this may impact health and safety obligations?

We offer a range of pool management options which can be tailored to your individual pool needs. Some of our pool management services include:

Staffing of the pool for public use, including fully trained and qualified lifeguards.
Daily water testing and monthly microbiological testing to ensure chemical levels are safely maintained.
Cleaning of the facility including changing rooms, pool vacuuming, and periodic bleaching of wet areas to eliminate mould.
Regular plant room checks, including backwashing of filters to maintain safe and clean pool water for users.

What our partners have to say...

"We are proud to partner with Dean Greenwood Swim School in providing the New Windsor School students with vital swimming lessons. The school greatly values this collaboration, which extends beyond our classrooms to benefit our wider network of local schools. Teaching these life-saving skills not only enhances our students' safety but also promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, acknowledging the fact that New Zealand is an island surrounded by water and we would like our students to have the necessary skills to keep themselves safe.
Our students benefit immensely from the expert ‘in pool’ instruction and safe environment provided by Dean Greenwood Swim School. Through these lessons, our students not only learn essential swimming techniques but also develop water safety awareness and confidence. This partnership has not only enriched our physical education programme but has also fostered a sense of responsibility and respect for the water among our students.

Furthermore, Dean Greenwood Swim School's involvement in our community goes beyond the classroom. They actively participate in community events, offer support to local groups, and contribute to the overall well-being of our community. This dedication to community involvement mirrors our own commitment to creating a supportive and engaged community. We are grateful for the positive impact Dean Greenwood Swim School has on our school and community and look forward to many more years of collaboration."

Lisa Harland
Tumuaki at New Windsor Primary School
2024
"Dean Greenwood Swim School has been providing swimming lessons to the students in our school and the wider community for 5 years.

The small class sizes ensure that each child receives personalized attention, and the curriculum is designed to gradually build upon skills, making it suitable for swimmers of all levels. The swim school instructors are highly professional, and knowledgeable and very quickly build a relationship with our students and their caregivers. They provide a range of fun and engaging lessons to suit the differing ages and abilities of all of our students.

Most importantly, our student’s confidence in the water has increased over time. Parents are often amazed at how quickly their child has learnt to swim - especially for those whose children have been anxious around water. We are extremely fortunate to have Dean and his team providing these invaluable lessons in a heated indoor pool at Sunnynook Primary School all year round."

Virginia Montague
Principal at Sunnynook Primary School
2024
"Dean Greenwood Swim School (DGSS) have been a part of our school community for the past five years. We have not looked back since they started here. Their management of the day-to-day care and treatment of the pool means that we can get on with what we do best, teaching children, without the daily grind of maintaining a pool. Many of our current and future families have children learning to swim with DGSS. Dean is excellent to work with and his team fit into our school environment like they are part of our team. It is a win-win for us, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Our huge thanks to Dean and his team at DGSS."

Andy Brown
Principal at Northcote Primary School
2024
"Dean Greenwood Swim School have managed our indoor 25m pool for the last 13 years. During this time Dean and his management team have shown themselves to be a very professional team. Dean is totally responsible for maintaining and up keeping our pool with our student's use during school hours. The Board of Trustees are very happy with Dean and I would hope the relationship continues for future years."

Elliott Crawford
Property Manager at Kelston Girls College
"We are proud to partner with Dean Greenwood Swim School in providing the New Windsor School students with vital swimming lessons. The school greatly values this collaboration, which extends beyond our classrooms to benefit our wider network of local schools. Teaching these life-saving skills not only enhances our students' safety but also promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, acknowledging the fact that New Zealand is an island surrounded by water and we would like our students to have the necessary skills to keep themselves safe.
Our students benefit immensely from the expert ‘in pool’ instruction and safe environment provided by Dean Greenwood Swim School. Through these lessons, our students not only learn essential swimming techniques but also develop water safety awareness and confidence. This partnership has not only enriched our physical education programme but has also fostered a sense of responsibility and respect for the water among our students.

Furthermore, Dean Greenwood Swim School's involvement in our community goes beyond the classroom. They actively participate in community events, offer support to local groups, and contribute to the overall well-being of our community. This dedication to community involvement mirrors our own commitment to creating a supportive and engaged community. We are grateful for the positive impact Dean Greenwood Swim School has on our school and community and look forward to many more years of collaboration."

Lisa Harland
Tumuaki at New Windsor Primary School
2024
"Dean Greenwood Swim School has been providing swimming lessons to the students in our school and the wider community for 5 years.

The small class sizes ensure that each child receives personalized attention, and the curriculum is designed to gradually build upon skills, making it suitable for swimmers of all levels. The swim school instructors are highly professional, and knowledgeable and very quickly build a relationship with our students and their caregivers. They provide a range of fun and engaging lessons to suit the differing ages and abilities of all of our students.

Most importantly, our student’s confidence in the water has increased over time. Parents are often amazed at how quickly their child has learnt to swim - especially for those whose children have been anxious around water. We are extremely fortunate to have Dean and his team providing these invaluable lessons in a heated indoor pool at Sunnynook Primary School all year round."

Virginia Montague
Principal at Sunnynook Primary School
2024
"Dean Greenwood Swim School (DGSS) have been a part of our school community for the past five years. We have not looked back since they started here. Their management of the day-to-day care and treatment of the pool means that we can get on with what we do best, teaching children, without the daily grind of maintaining a pool. Many of our current and future families have children learning to swim with DGSS. Dean is excellent to work with and his team fit into our school environment like they are part of our team. It is a win-win for us, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Our huge thanks to Dean and his team at DGSS."

Andy Brown
Principal at Northcote Primary School
2024
"Dean Greenwood Swim School have managed our indoor 25m pool for the last 13 years. During this time Dean and his management team have shown themselves to be a very professional team. Dean is totally responsible for maintaining and up keeping our pool with our student's use during school hours. The Board of Trustees are very happy with Dean and I would hope the relationship continues for future years."

Elliott Crawford
Property Manager at Kelston Girls College

Contact Us Today!

Dean Greenwood

dean@dgss.co.nz
021 849 643