Our Team

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    Rod Furlong
    Head Coach / Owner
    Rod has worked in the aquatic industry his entire working career. He previously has owned, managed and been head coach of swim schools in the Bankstown and Parramatta area for over 25 years. Rod purchased Atlantis Aquatic Swim Centre in October 2009 with his wife Maree.
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    Maree
    Program Manager / Owner
    Maree’s love for the water developed in her adult years when she married Rod. She has worked as an instructor and receptionist in the aquatics industry for 25 years. Maree took over as the program manager of Atlantis Aquatic Swim Centre in October 2009 when she purchased the centre with Rod.

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    Sarah
    Program Coordinator
    Sarah has deep roots in the aquatic industry, growing up surrounded by the knowledge and passion of her parents, Rod and Maree. She joined the Atlantis team in 2011, and her dedication and expertise led her to transition to a full-time role in 2019. With years of hands-on experience and a strong family connection to the business, Sarah is committed to continuing Atlantis' legacy of excellence in the aquatic sector.
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    Meg
    Senior Instructor / Receptionist
    Meg first learned to swim at Atlantis and has always enjoyed working with kids. She joined the Atlantis team in 2018 as a junior learn-to-swim instructor and has been committed to helping children build their confidence in the pool ever since.
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    Helen S
    Senior Instructor / Receptionist
    Helen S aquatics journey began with Rod and Maree when her children were learning to swim. She then joined the team and has worked with them for over 20 years. Helen S first taught at Atlantis in the summer of 2009. She then went on to Coordinate Learn to Swim programs elsewhere before deciding Atlantis was just too much fun to stay away from and return in 2016.
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    Alysia & Steph
    Receptionist

Instructors

  • Ellen – Instructor / Receptionist
  • Alysia – Instructor / Receptionist
  • Steph – Instructor / Receptionist
  • Alana – Instructor
  • Karen – Instructor
  • Sonya – Instructor
  • Madison– Instructor
  • Caitlin D – Instructor
  • Caitlin R – Instructor
  • Chloe – Instructor
  • Sarah E – Instructor
  • Suzie – Instructor
  • Penelope – Instructor
  • Keira – Instructor
  • Ethan – Instructor
  • Adam – Instructor
  • Emma – Instructor
  • Kait – Instructor
  • Lachlan – Instructor
  • Lilly – Instructor
  • Grace – Instructor
  • Wil – Instructor
  • Georgia – Instructor
  • Felicity – Instructor