Owner and operator, Skye Bond is an active Gold Coaster. She has been involved with swim coaching at all levels under the mentorship of current, successful Australian Olympic coaches. Skye has been teaching swimming for 27 years and has a love of children, swimming and the beach. Skye also has become a Director on the board Swim Australia QLD and has won numerous national awards for her contribution to teaching. With her knowledge and passion, she has now become a presenter on specific Aquatic safety methods, her swim school follow and travelled overseas to work with Singapore and Zambia.

Skye is extremely active in Surf Lifesaving for over 37 years and has achieved state, national and world titles.

Skye is in the water every day, teaching across all ages and levels depending on her student’s ability. Skye prides herself on personally tailoring a program for every child’s individual needs, ensuring your child develops a strong swimming competency in and around ALL AQUATIC ENVIROMENTS.

Through her teaching, Skye ensures a focus on stroke enhancement and confidence in the water.

Equipping everyone, from babies to adults, with the skills and confidence to be as safe as possible around water is what drives Skye’s passion to teach.

Shaquille is our Office Manager who takes pride in ensuring we have open and effective communication with all of our wonderful clients and staff.

Shaquille takes care of new enrolments, payments and all client correspondence that comes into Sunny Skye’s. Shaquille is in the office from Monday-Friday and is the person that works hard behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Miss Illy started her journey here at Sunny Skye’s in July 2020. In joining Sunny Skye’s she has brought a light-hearted fun charisma to not only our work environment but to all of her classes. Since moving to the Gold Coast Illy has become involved in Surf Life Saving at Tallebudgera Surf Club where she is an Age Manger and active patrolling member.

Miss Illy has been in the industry for over 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge at her fingertips. You will find her in the pool throughout the week teaching every ability level from little ones to squad to adults. It is Miss Illy’s personal unique approach that sees so many of her students thrive in their sessions.

Miss Mia has been apart of Sunny Skye’s since 2019 working in our Open Water program. Since then Mia has become a Qualified Swimming Instructor and began teaching in 2022. Mia also works behind the scenes with Shaquille in the office with administration duties ensuring we have open and effective communication with all of our wonderful clients and staff. Miss Mia also studies a Bachelor of Education full-time alongside her role at Sunny Skye’s.

Miss Mia teaches all ability levels and many of her students warm to her in the first couple of sessions. Miss Mia is able to be firm but also kind and understanding of each student’s circumstances.

Miss Dakota has been a Swim Instructor for multiple years here at Sunny Skye’s. Dakota had a break from teaching as she was lucky enough to live in London for a couple of years which gave her amazing experiences. Miss Dakota studies a Bachelor of Design and Business full-time alongside her role as a Swim Instructor.

Miss Dakota teaches all ability levels in Learn to Swim from beginner to advanced. Miss Dakota has both a nurturing gentle approach but also the unique ability to be firm and push her students to succeed. Miss Dakota is able to make anything swimming related into a catchy jingle encouraging her students to become proficient and safe in all aquatic environments. You will also see Miss Dakota running our Wellness programs in the holidays as she has years of experience in childcare and loves to work with the children. 

Miss Eliza began her journey at Sunny Skye’s as a client bringing her three kids to Miss Skye when they were only babies at the start of 2017. Now with all three in school, Miss Eliza has been a part of the Sunny Skye’s Aquatics teaching team since Febuary 2019.

Miss Eliza teaches all ability levels from babies to squad age children and is loved by all of her students due to her nurturing but firm approach.

Miss Kaila began teaching here at Sunny Skye’s in July 2020. She has been involved in Surf Lifesaving since a young age and still competes with her team in surf boats. You can also find Kaila at Tallebudgera Surf Lifesaving Club where she is an Age Manager. 

Miss Kaila teaches all ability levels, and has the ability to build a great relationship with many of her students within the first few sessions. It is Kaila’s easy going attitude and firm but loving approach that allows her students to succeed.

We were lucky enough to have Vicki start her journey with us at Sunny Skye’s in 2022. Vicki is an outstanding squad coach that is very passionate in helping her students swim to the best of their ability. Through Vicki’s coaching, she ensures to focus on stroke enhancement with her unique ability to be firm and push her students to succeed.

You will see Vicki at the Talle pool almost every day teaching our squads from stroke development to Advanced. Her personal and exceptional approach sees many of her students thrive in their squad training.

Miss Fiona began her Journey with the Sunny Skye’s team in 2023. Miss Fiona has worked in this industry for many years and is extremely qualified, having her teacher of swimming, competitive strokes and learners of disability.

Miss Fiona teaches all abilities and pushes her students in a firm but nurturing way so they can succeed to the best of their ability. It is Miss Fiona’s passion and gentle touch which allows her students to build a strong and willing relationship with her.

Miss Zoe has been a part of Sunny Skye’s since 2020. Zoe completed her school-based traineeship with us in October 2021 which helped her attain a Cert 3 in Business. Miss Zoe finished her traineeship and became a qualified swim instructor at the end of 2022. Miss Zoe is also in her final year of school alongside her role at Sunny Skyes.

Miss Zoe has her Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) through Tallebudgera Surf Club.

It is Miss Zoe’s humour, kindness and firmness along with her willingness to learn that allows her children to succeed.

We have been lucky to have Miss Dyana join our Sunny Skye’s team in 2023. Miss Dyana has had years of experience swim teaching elsewhere as well as being a competitive pool and open-water swimmer.

Miss Dyana teaches all ages and abilities and pushes all her students in a firm but nurturing way to be their best. Miss Dyana’s passion for this job is what allows all her students to thrive and succeed with her.

Coach Cody started teaching at Sunny Skye’s in 2023. Coach Cody is now working multiple days as one of our amazing swim teachers at the hub. Alongside Coach Cody’s role at Sunny Skye’s, he also runs his own doughnut pop-up shop which you might find at your local market.

Coach Cody’s easy-going and hard-working nature sees his students thriving in his lessons. Coach Cody can also be firm and understanding of his students which helps them rise to the top. 

Miss Collette began her Journey with Sunny Skye’s in 2023. Miss Collette has years of experience in the water as a competitive swimmer, training up to 5 days a week before her role here at Sunny Skye’s.

Miss Collette can teach all ages and levels and builds a strong connection with her students through her understanding and kind nature. Miss Collette’s passion and enthusiasm is what sees her students thrive in the pool.

Miss Riley’s journey started at Sunny Skye’s in 2023 when she commenced a school based traineeship with us. Riley completed her traineeship at the start of 2024 and now attains a Cert III in business. Miss Riley now teaches her own learn to swim classes with us. It is her eagerness and enthusiasm to learn at the swim school which allows her to excel in this environment. Miss Riley is a part of Surf Life Saving and has worked as water safety in our Open Water program as well. 

Miss Riley’s firm and gentle approach with her students is what allows them succeed and build a relationship with her.

Miss Kenny is another one of our staff members who completed a school-based traineeship with us at Sunny Skyes. With Kenny’s traineeship, she attained her Cert III in business. it was Miss Kenny’s enthusiasm and motivation to learn that allowed her to thrive in our environment and become a confident swim teacher. Miss Kenny is also apart of Surf Life Saving and holds her Surf Rescue Certificate through Tallebudgera Surf Lifesaving.

You will find Miss Kenny teaching little ones at Tallebudgera leisure centre. 

Coach Dan moved from New Zealand in 2024 and we were lucky enough to have him start with us at Sunny Skye’s, helping run multiple school programs. Daniel has now been signed off as a qualified swim teacher and will be teaching his own classes from Term 2 2024. Coach Dan has years of experience in the water as a competitive swimmer, training up to 5 days a week alongside his role here at Sunny Skye’s.

Coach Dan is very passionate and motivated towards his role at Sunny Skyes. He can teach all ages and levels and builds a strong connection with his students through his understanding of each students needs. Coach Dan’s passion and enthusiasm is what sees his students thrive in the pool.

In 2024 we were lucky enough to gain Miss Cat as one of our swimming instructors at Sunny Skyes. Miss Cat is bubbly, bright and motivation which allows her to thrive in our environment. Alongside Cat’s roll at Sunny Skye’s she is doing her masters in graphic design and marketing. 

It is Miss Cat’s hard-working nature that sees her students thriving in her lessons. Miss Cat can also be affirmative and understanding of her students which helps them thrive to the best of their ability.

Miss Emma is another one of our amazing staff members who completed a school-based traineeship with us to help her attain her Cert 3 in Business. It’s Miss Emma’s dedication and willingness to learn in the pool and with all the children that is helping her thrive at our swim school.

Miss Emma also holds her Bronze Certificate through Surf Lifesaving which allows her to help out in our Open water programs.

You will find Miss Emma working around our hub, at reception and learning to teach the little ones in the pool. Miss Emma will be teaching her own class from Term 3 2024. 

Miss Abby is another one of our school-based trainees who is working on attaining her Cert 3 in Business. It’s Miss Abby’s bright and bubbly personality and passion for working with children that is helping her thrive at our swim school. Miss Abby has also been signed off as a qualified swim teacher and will start teaching her own classes in 2024. 

You will find Miss Abby working around our hub and teaching your little ones in the afternoons. It is Miss Abby’s lively and energenic personality that allows her students to thrive in class with her. 

Miss Eva is another one of our school-based trainees who works at our reception and is learning to teach the little ones in the pool. Eva will also attain her Cert 3 in business by completing this traineeship. it is Miss Eva’s Passion and willingness to learn that allows her to thrive at Sunny Skyes. Miss Eva is also a part of Surf Life Saving and holds her Surf Rescue Certificate.

You will find Miss Eva around our Hub and in the pools working hard at learning how to teach the children.

Mr Theo is another one of our school-based trainees who started with us at the end of 2023. Theo works at our reception and is learning to teach the little ones in the pool. This Traineeship will help Theo attain his Cert III in business. it is Mr Theo’s Enthusiasm and willingness to learn that allows him to thrive with the students at Sunny Skyes. 

You will find Mr Theo working at reception and in the pools learning how to teach little ones how to swim.

Miss Ange is another one of our school-based trainees who started in 2024. Ange works at our reception and is learning to teach the little ones in the pool. This Traineeship will help Ange attain her Cert III in business. it is Miss Ange’s passion and willingness to learn that allows her to thrive in the pool at Sunny Skyes.

You will find Miss Ange working at reception and in the pools learning how to teach little ones how to swim.

Kodey is one of our friendly receptionist at the Sunny Skye’s hub. Kodey has a friendly personality and will be ready at reception to greet and answer all our clients questions.

You will find Kodey at the hub 1-2 times a week hanging around reception or helping out around the hub.

Reid is another one of our friendly receptionist at the Sunny Skye’s hub. Reid has a bright and bubbly personality and will be ready at reception to greet and answer all our clients questions.

You will find Reid at the hub on Saturdays hanging around reception or helping out around the hub.