Sarah Podesta

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 been involved in the aquatic industry from a young age when her parents sparked her interest in swimming giving her the goal to complete the levels at her local swim school before being able to swim in their home pool by herself. She continues to make a big impact on the industry. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Sarah Podesta.

Sarah started out her Aquatics and Leisure career in local government venues where she worked at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council for 9 years followed by 4 years at the City of Monash, in Aquatic Program Co-ordinator roles before moving to Belgravia Leisure as the Aquatics Services Manager, at WaterMarc.

Her current role is the State Aquatics Manager VIC/TAS, providing leadership and support to Belgravia Leisure’s 18 year-round Aquatic Venues and programs of which there is over 18,000 students in Learn to Swim.

She is also as an active member of Belgravia’s National Aquatics Leadership Group, the Victorian Aquatic Industry Alliance and Play it Safe by the Water Committee. Contributing towards the effort to reduce fatal and non-fatal drownings, along with wanting everyone to enjoy Australia’s beaches and swimming culture drives her passion for the industry.

Sarah believes our industry should work towards enhancing the industry profile to be further recognised and prioritised by Government and Community, through promoting careers as well as the linking what we do (swimming lessons) in effort to reduce drowning statistics.

Through today’s episode Sarah shares some insights into her work as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.

Please share the hidden gems you find in Sarah’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: regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

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All the courses are designed to be easy on your wallet and time while giving you a wealth of knowledge to take and implement in your next lesson or squad session.

So, lets dive in and find out about Sarah’s journey in swimming.

Sarah Podesta’s Contact Information:

Email: spodesta@belgravialeisure.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-podesta-329b367a/

Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:

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Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au

Email – regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

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