Swim Instructors work at public pools, private pools, gyms, swimming schools and other facilities that offer swimming lessons. They work with all ages, from infants to adults, teaching swimming lessons in one-on-one and small-group settings. For beginning students, they focus on water safety and becoming comfortable in the water. Instructors work with advanced students on refining their strokes to improve their form. The job duties go beyond just teaching swimming techniques. The Swim Instructor must maintain a safe and engaging environment while providing constant supervision. Customer service is an important aspect of the job, especially when working with younger students and their parents. Swim instructors evaluate the students to ensure they learn the skills. They also document attendance, injuries, incidents and complaints.
Que fait un Swim Instructor ?
A Swim Instructor, or Swim Teacher, conducts swimming lessons for all ages to teach swimming techniques and water safety. Their duties include demonstrating and teaching various swimming strokes, developing swimming lessons for various skill levels and evaluating the swimming students to assess progress and to plan future lessons.
Responsabilités
Un Swim Instructor doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Swim Instructor doit être capable d'exécuter :
Developing effective swimming lessons based on student skill level
Instructing individuals or small groups of students in the water
Demonstrating various swimming techniques
Observing students performing the strokes and providing feedback to help them improve
Providing constant supervision to keep all swimmers safe
Completing documentation and deciding when to move students to the next level
Compétences requises
Un Swim Instructor compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Strong swimming skills
Proficiency of various swimming techniques (e.g., freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
Ability to break down swimming techniques into understandable steps
Knowledge of water safety protocols, including rescue techniques and emergency procedures
Patience, compassion and encouragement
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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