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Essential Swim Instructor Characteristics and Attributes

Swimming is such a critical skill, particularly for those living near water bodies. The importance of finding the right swim instructor canu2019t be understated u2013 after all, this person will help protect your family from drowning and teach swim skills that could save lives. Knowing which attributes make for a great swim teacher is essential as you try to find one with the qualifications and qualities needed to provide safe instruction. In this slide, we discuss some of the most important characteristics and attributes any qualified swim instructor should possess in order to provide better swim les

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Essential Swim Instructor Characteristics and Attributes

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  1. ESSENTIAL SWIM INSTRUCTOR CHARACTERISTICS AND ATTRIBUTES BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL READ MORE

  2. Swimming is a fundamental life skill that can promote lifelong physical and mental health benefits

  3. It is essential for parents to identify safe and knowledgeable swim instructors who will teach their kids

  4. Teaching basic and advanced swimming skills is a demanding position that requires a person’s complete attention

  5. Let's discuss some of the most important traits everyone should consider when choosing a trusted swim instructor

  6. 1. Experience Working With Kids

  7. An experienced swim instructor will have knowledge of age- appropriate teaching methods and activities suitable for the students

  8. 2. Understanding of How Children Learn to Swim

  9. Swimming lessons for young children need to be short and frequent

  10. The shorter lessons allow a child to stay focused for the duration of the class without becoming physically or mentally exhausted

  11. 3. Excellent Communication Skills A good swim instructor needs to know how to deal with students and parents alike

  12. Instructions should be delivered in the manner that the child can understand and follow easily

  13. 4. Engaging With the Students

  14. The instructor should assess each swimmer and apply new techniques and strategies to help them succeed

  15. Having flexibility allows instructors to tailor their approach depending on what works best for each student

  16. 5. Structured Lessons

  17. Choose a swim instructor who follows a well-defined and proven process

  18. Our Locations Credits: Swimming School - St. Louis Swimming School South San Francisco, East Bay and Peninsula Swimming School Dupage and Kane in Chicago Swimming School in Raleigh, NC

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