Imagine having a system to answer any question, break down any skill, and have a step-by-step guide in teaching adult swimming. Swimming is easy and joyful so should teaching even the very most fearful adult.
You want to help
You want to help them learn, but there is a gap in your learning. We will teach you how to close this gap by learning the physical and mental skills adults need.
Can't relax. Ask difficult questions. Struggle to float. Or worse panic?
Teachers need training & support just like students. Accelerates learning for everyone.
You will be able to help students relax and understand the physiology to get them there
Ability to answer adults questions (ones that kids never ask) with confidence
Thrill and delight with a student who jumps into the deep water and is not in a hurry to get to the side because they are safe in the deep water
Welcome and How To Use this Pre-Course
Welcome!
Share Your Learning
What Story Are You Telling Yourself
Why Does It Matter?
Activity to Do Now
Step 1
Creating Safety and Trust
Why Does It Matter?
Activity to Do Now
Activity to Do Now
Finding the Right Size Step
Why Does It Matter?
Activity to Do Now (and the next time you are in water)
Reflections
Yes. This training gives you all the steps to be a highly qualified swim teacher for adults. You need to know how to swim, be able to get a Lifeguard certificate, have the desire to help others, and openness to learning something new.
You need to be able to swim. This means you can move from here to there with comfort and ease getting air and rest when you want regardless of where the side, bottom or shore is located. You can return to calm when something unexpected happens. You have or are able to get a Lifeguarding Certificate.
You should expect to learn the psychology behind the emotions of fear, panic, curiosity, and excitement and how to harness them to help adults learn. This will be applied to the detailed steps of swimming. And you will learn the system of guiding students toward success.
Training start 2 times a year. One in the spring and one in the fall.
You will be able to open your own swim practice or work for a public pool.
Yes. Once you are certified there is ongoing meeting for all certified instructors who want to participate. These meetings offer continued education, case study reviews, and asking questions from teaching to running a business. Additionally, you can participate in advanced and business training if you choose to open your own practice.
The training is made up of 14 modules. There are multiple parts for each module. We recommend doing one a week. You will have 6 months to complete the modules, quizzes, video submissions, and final test. The training includes feedback on your video submissions, twice monthly live Zoom sessions, and additional support with customer support.
