About Us

Who We Are

South Coast Squids was created by a local mum-and-dad team who saw a need for something different within the community — a swim school that felt genuinely welcoming, connected and built around families. What started as a simple vision to provide high-quality lessons in a supportive environment has grown into a community-focused space where children and families feel known, valued and supported.

Our Facility

We’re currently putting the finishing touches on our purpose-built swimming facility, designed from the ground up with confident learning, water safety and family connection at its heart.

Our 16m magnesium salt pool will be heated to a comfortable 32°C year-round, with thoughtful features including water familiarisation fountains and current jets designed to help swimmers develop practical skills for real-world aquatic environments.

We’re still in the exciting build phase, but every day brings us one step closer to welcoming our first Squids. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to watch the transformation and keep up with our progress.

We’re aiming to open our doors and commence swimming lessons from Week 1 of Term 4 — Monday 12 October 2026.

SOPHIE WANSTALL

Founder

Sophie brings extensive experience in aquatic education and is passionate about helping every swimmer reach their potential. Her areas of interest include early childhood water familiarisation, stroke development and creating inclusive pathways for diverse and neurodivergent learners. She has a special love for supporting new parents and babies as they begin their aquatic journey, and is committed to ensuring every family feels welcomed, supported and empowered in the water.

TODD GOODRICH

Founder

Todd brings extensive leadership experience from the retail sector, where he managed large and diverse teams with a strong focus on customer service, staff development and positive workplace culture. He has led project rollouts and training initiatives and recently completed his swim teacher qualification. Todd is passionate about increasing access to swimming through our adult programs and supporting underserved communities.

Meet Our Staff

Your South Coast Squid Tamers are carefully selected, safety certified and highly qualified, with a strong commitment to ongoing professional learning and development. We’re building a team of passionate aquatic specialists who share our values and are committed to delivering safe, structured and high-quality swim education for every swimmer.

We’re currently recruiting and hand-selecting our Squid Tamers, bringing together the right people to create an exceptional team and culture from the very beginning.

Our “Meet the Team” section is coming soon — watch this space as we introduce the crew joining the pod!

Want To Join Our Team?

At South Coast Squids, we offer a rewarding and meaningful opportunity for swimming instructors and support staff who are passionate about making a difference. Join a team that values positivity, professionalism and genuine connection, while helping children build confidence and essential water safety skills for life.

As part of the South Coast Squids family, you’ll enjoy a supportive team culture, flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to grow within a fun, energetic and community-focused enviroment.nment.