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Why own a Ryk Neethling Swimming Stars™ franchise?

By: Staff Writer
Date: 2010/07/19


Ryk Neethling Swimming Schools™, is something this famous swimming star always dreamt about. As a 5 year-old, Ryk almost became one of our scary drowning statistics and since his successes, which include several Olympic medals, this athlete has focused his skills and energy in teaching swimming safety.

Since 2004 Ryk has done in-depth research on best practice Learn-to-Swim programmes in Brazil, USA, Australia and New Zealand. In 2008 he combined forces with two South African partners, a venture that has led to the establishment of Swimming Stars™ taking Learn-to-Swim instruction to a whole new level of professionalism and convenience.

Using international best practise Water Safety and Learn-to-Swim techniques Ryk Neethling Swimming Stars™ aim to reduce drowning in S.A. and lay the foundation for the development of possible future Olympians.

Ryk Neethling Swimming Stars™ Franchise will offer you:

• Trading and marketing under the well known Ryk Neethling brand
• Valuable advice and support in developing and branding your facility
• Initial Training: Manager, Staff, Teachers & Coaches
• Seasonal Refresher Courses
• Periodic visits by dedicated service consultants
• Centralised buying for retail, equipment and teaching aids
• Centralised printing service & National Call Centre
• Centralised accountancy function which includes membership collections
• Proven support by dedicated preferred Service Providers

What do I get for my investment?

 The right to trade and market under the well known Ryk Neethling brand
 Valuable advice and support in site selection, developing and branding your facility
 Comprehensive Operations Manual
 The Swimming Star™ unique, custom designed web based data and scheduling programme
 Pre-opening consultation
 Training of the Franchisee, as well as the initial staff and Instructors

Who is ideal for us?

Profile of the ideal franchisee

Ryk Neethling Swimming Stars™ is looking for individuals who are energetic, customer and service orientated. The franchisee must be brand conscious, loyal and willing to share the company’s values. Although full training and support is included in the franchise, some business experience in the sector will be of advantage.

In choosing franchisees, preference will be given to applicants who

• loves children, working with parents and to liaise
• displays good leadership and management skills
• possess good organisational skills and the ability to schedule
• has good communication and inter personal skills
• is proficient in conflict - and people management
• has a high level of personal integrity and honesty
• willingly works to systems, policies and procedures
• follows rules and regulations taking pride in their quality of work
• is professional in their approach

Business Description

Ryk Neethling Swimming Stars is a Learn to Swim franchise, ages 6 months to Adult.

Industry Sector

Education

Franchise Type

Owner Operator

Minimum Total Investment

R450 000

Contact Details:

Franchising Plus cc
Senderwood
Bedfordview

Contact person:

Shona Britz

Email address
shona@franchisingplus.co.za

Website: www.learntoswim.co.za


http://www.learntoswim.co.za

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