Swim instructors can make a powerful impact on the lives of their young students. Finding the right coach is essential for an enriching educational experience. Becoming a swim instructor requires more than just knowledge of swimming. It demands strong personal qualities that often go unrecognized such as patience, adaptability, interpersonal skills, energy, and enthusiasm. This slide explores the key characteristics and attributes essential for a successful swim instructor.

1. BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL
ESSENTIAL SWIM INSTRUCTOR
CHARACTERISTICS AND
ATTRIBUTES
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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. Credits: Our Locations
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and Peninsula
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