Kat Hughes from JUMP! Bundall announced as award finalist

Franchise Council of Australia has announced Queensland’s regional finalists!

Congratulations to Kat Hughes from JUMP! Swim Schools Bundall, who is now in the running for Franchise Woman of the Year’s top gong. We are inspired by the way Kat is making an outstanding difference in her business, our franchise network and her community. This Friday Kat and James, their family, and JUMP! Bundall’s team will all be celebrating in style at the Hilton in Brisbane for the FCA Awards regional night of nights. Good luck Kat!

Kat opened JUMP! Swim Schools Bundall in April 2015 with her two-week-old baby Travis and his 1-year-old sister Hollie on the job with her from day one. In just two short years her swim school has grown to over 400 students, and is on track to reaching its full capacity of 500 little swimmers in 2017.

“I started this business in 2015 with zero customers and no marketing budget, heavily pregnant with my second child and a toddler.

“In just two short years my swim school has grown to over 400 students, and is on track to reaching its full capacity of 500 little swimmers in 2017.

“I hope that I can inspire other women through my actions, and give them the courage to pursue their business ambitions while raising their families. To be bold and believe in yourself, and accept temporary sacrifice for long-term gain that will inspire your children,” said Kat.

When asked what her driving motivation was, she said:

“Increasing swimming participation and skill levels within my community and educating Mums and Dads on why learning to swim at a young age is a life-saving skill.

“By improving the learning ability of our children and improving their confidence, we can get children confident in saving themselves and lower drowning statistics.

“Every child should have the chance to learn how to swim. I am privileged to teach children living with Asperger’s syndrome, autism, ADD and ADHD, low body tone and other physical and mental challenges. Seeing small miracles in the pool every day is one of the most rewarding aspects of running a JUMP! Swim School.”