Why a Dipadees Franchise?

Starting out in a new business can be a challenging process, there is much to develop and learn plus a customer base to establish, all of which take time and effort.

As a franchisee you have access to support and training programs and have the opportunity to capitilise on a well established brand. 

Owning a franchise provides a higher chance of success than a sole proprietorship and allows a franchisee to move forward more quickly using the selling power of a known brand.

The use of an established business model, marketing campaigns, website and a network of peers to provide moral support and advice in your new venture are valuable.

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An investment in your future

The Dipadees Little Aussie Swim School is an award-winning swim school that provides specialised swim lessons for infants and young children. Dipadees aims to provide top quality lessons and the most caring service. Children attending a Dipadees Swim School range in age from six weeks to 11 years old.

The Swim School has built a reputation for its fun, caring, quality and child centered swim program. Winning a number of industry awards a high proportion of clients are referral based. Dipadees also has an extremely strong emphasis on team players.

Our South Pine Swim Squads arm caters for Mini, Junior, Senior and Elite squad participants.
We will provide you with the tools to operate a successful Dipadees franchise and as an investment for your future.

All the support you need to be successful

The following list outlines the features of a Dipadees program in your facility.
This is a fully tested and successful infant, toddler and preschool program. This program has been immensely popular in Rockhampton, Arana Hills and Everton Hills and has withstood the test of time.

A comprehensive structure steps the children through a range of activities designed to build water confidence, swimming skills, enhance overall development and maximize learning success and enjoyment.

• Fully branded, professional, quality products include, brochures, promotional material, certificates, uniforms and colour palette.
• Staff recruitment procedures to minimize recruitment time and hassle and maximize recruitment success. 
• Staff undergo training procedures and qualification courses which surpass standard swim school training practices and ensure delivery of exceptional customer service and teaching expertise. The Smart Swim Teachers Checklist training and evaluation resource is just one tool used to maintain the Dipadees standards.
• Ongoing professional development exposing staff to developmental and learn-to-swim information from around Australia and around the world.
• Teaching Manuals, (online learning under development) resources and lesson plans.
• EBA and procedures and forms for the payment of wages and superannuation. Procedure for staff promotion and certification through the ranks.
• Marketing and promotion calendar and success tracking procedures.
• Procedures to maintain facility hygiene and safety standards.
• Procedures to increase administration efficiency.
• Procedures for maintaining grounds.
• Scheduling software, enquiry, bookings and payments  procedures, direct debit system.
• Reporting key performance indicator procedures.

All manuals and procedures have been designed to assist with maintaining standards and to minimise human error.

We also have a fully integrated and systemised program for school age children and squads. This includes all systems and procedures mentioned above and links in with the Dipadees infant, toddler and preschool program.

Who will you be working with?

Director, Barbara Nolan has thirty five years industry experience, including owning and operating the Nolan Swim School in Rockhampton for fifteen years before relocating to Brisbane.

Barb has built the Dipadees brand from scratch, so she knows everything you need to help you make your franchise a success.

More information

Industry and Market Overview:
The Swim School industry is facing a bright future. Parents increasingly value having their child taught to swim from a young age and appreciate the benefits associated with their child becoming an accomplished swimmer.  Most customers bring their children to lessons at Dipadees every week for many years.

Qualifications: 
There are no formal qualifications required to own a Swim School.

Involvement:  
Swim School owners can choose how much involvement they wish in their business and industry. Swim schools can be managed with reduced owner involvement or owners can work full time in administrative, assistant, teaching or coaching roles if they choose.

Your next step to become a Dipadees Franchisee?

Simply contact us today or call us on 07 3355 1550 with your Expression Of Interest to become a Dipadees Franchisee.

What do you get?

Marketing:

• Referral System 
• eNewsletters and email Marketing
• Certificates and Magnets
• Skills Chart
• Newsletters
• Brochures
• Posters and Banners
• Competitions
• Parent Info Book
• Gift Vouchers and Gift Cards
• Follow Up System
• Website
• Dipadees Characters

Administration:

• A Daily “To Do” Checklist
• Roll Description
• Stationery
• Enquiry Book
• Follow Up System
• Procedures Manual
• Administration Manual
• Payment Procedures
• Reporting Procedures
• KPI’s

Pool:

• A Daily “To Do” Checklist
• Maintenance Manual
• Chemical Reading Records
• Roll Description

Staff:

• Roll Descriptions
• PPI’s
• Employee Handbook
• EBA
• Executive Workplace Policies Manual
• Advertising
• Teacher Certificate
• Teaching Manual
• Baby Manual
• Uniforms

Learn To Swim Program:

• Lesson Plans
• Training Manuals
• Awards and Rewards
• FPI’s

Parents:

• Parent Education and Info Sessions
• Deck Procedure
• Follow Up Procedure

Financials:

• Wages
• P & L’s
• Balance Sheets
• Reporting
• KPI’s

Legal

• Registered Business Name
• Use of our registered Trade Mark

Poolschool:

• Training Modules
• Qualification Courses
• Smart Swim Teacher’s Checklist
• Staff Sourcing
• Posters & Banners
• Online learning system