2006-10-22 22:28:52 · 19 answers · asked by lf 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
You could try to contact Royal Life, Swimming coaches organisations etc
In Australia you have to hold a Aust swim certificate, which is recognised through out Australia. I currently hold Certificates
Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
Austswim Teacher of Infant Aquatics
Austswim Teacher of Aquatics for People with a Disability.
I found that teaching swimming was very rewarding. I particularly enjoyed teaching infant aquatics and disability classes. I have included some links for you, if they are of no use, try a google search.
Good luck
2006-10-24 01:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, obviously you need to know how to swim, and you need to know how to explain that skill in a body language, so that your student will know exactly what you know about swimming. you'll also need to have a good communication skills so that your job in explaining things will become much easier. a basic knowledge about what-to-do-in-an-emergency will also give you an advantage in becoming a good swimming teacher.
plan your teaching schedule. set a target for each class. check your student's ability first and divide them according to their ability. you don't need to explain things very much to those swim-genius, and on the other hand, you don't want those who are much slower in catching up things gets left behind, do you?
next, you have to have confidence. every new swimmer will be afraid of the water and that is your job to make them not to; which by the way, you musn't at first, and be very confident about it. start by slowly dip them into a shallow pool, make them get used to the water before exploring the deeper one.
after that, you should build up your patience. swimming is a skill that requires a lot of practice and sacrifices. most of beginner swimmers doesn't want to give up those in order to learn how to swim. why don't you take some time explaining the reason why they should learn how to swim before beginning their lessons? maybe that will get them a booster during learning.
i forgot. you'll also need to have a good stamina because maybe you'll need to go around the pool several times a day as to make sure your student get a good practice during class.
i think that's all that come into my mind. hope you'll be a great swimming teacher.
2006-10-23 05:58:49 · answer #2 · answered by yadtsal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to take theis class at a school or go to ur pool and ask them where you can go to take this class
Courses leading to the following Amateur Swimming Association ('ASA') and Royal Life Saving Society ('RLSS') certificates:
ASA Poolside Helper
ASA Level 1 Certificate for Teaching (Swimming)
ASA Lane Coach
ASA Level 2 Certificate for Teaching (Swimming)
RLSS National Rescue Award for swimming teachers and coaches
Other courses:
National Curriculum Training Programmes (all courses)
2006-10-23 05:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by ASHLEY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the swimming side of it, but if you are in the UK and intend to teach children, the old, infirm, disabled or special needs students, you WILL need a full or (probably) enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check to be carried out.
Check out the link below.
2006-10-23 05:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by mittobridges@btinternet.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red Cross certification
2006-10-23 05:36:16 · answer #5 · answered by devora k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience. Also maybe a license. You may need to know CPR because you never know. Goodluck.
2006-10-24 12:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by the_post2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to be able to swim
2006-10-23 05:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by jimmyc1163 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A waterproof blackboard
2006-10-23 05:30:56 · answer #8 · answered by Barks-at-Parrots 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Arm bands!
2006-10-23 05:36:43 · answer #9 · answered by Goofy Goofer Goof Goof Goof ! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loads of skills and levels
2006-10-23 05:33:48 · answer #10 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋