Category: Newsletter
Enhancing Instruction with Command Language and Rotation Methods
Effective swimming instruction is crucial for fostering water safety and developing proficient swimmers. Command language and rotation methods are two essential techniques that instructors can…
Thoughts on watching my 3-year-old in her first lessons
My 3-year-old daughter is in her 3rd swimming lesson without my wife or I in the water without us. She’s in level 1. And she’s…
Membership Benefits: Adaptable Level Structure
All Access Membership gives you and your entire team tools that hook into Swimming Ideas’ level structure. Each daily lesson plan is custom made for…
Lesson plans for beginners and veterans
I love using our lesson plans daily. Even when I get in the water and sub for a class or teach a group of 3…
Guppies: Playing with Parents and Toddlers
Welcome to our guide on running a successful Guppies swim class. This post is designed to provide Aquatic Professionals with practical advice on training staff…
Improve your swim instructor training with this one easy step
Swim instruction is a vital skill, imparting not only the ability to swim but also instilling confidence and a love for the water. However, many…
Swimming Game – Swim then Coach
Name Swim then Coach Core Skill Peer Coaching and Technical Execution What This challenge is tailored for swimmers at levels 3, 4, and those in…
Great Level Breakdown Video Series: King’s Swim Academy
I found these videos from King Swim Academy and think that they’re great examples of swim lessons. You may see some similarities and differences between…
Swim Lessons: On-Boarding, Training, & Longevity Plan
Hire a swim instructor Put up a job application somewhere online. The application should follow your hiring rules with a job description, expected work hours,…
Guppies: Playing games with toddlers
Teaching swimming to toddlers can be a rewarding and challenging experience. Toddlers are curious, energetic, and eager to learn new skills, but they also have…
Membership Benefits: Teaching Swimming Workbook PDF
The PDF version of the Teaching Swimming workbook. Print it. Use the digital resource online. Share it with you or your staff. Color-coded sections for…
Membership Benefits: Online Courses
Swimming Ideas currently has 4 online courses. 2 of the online courses are intended for teaching and learning new material: Level Structure and Teaching Swimming.…
Membership Benefits: Lesson Plans; Formula for Success
Are you looking for a way to improve your swim instruction, save time, and train your staff more effectively? If so, you might be interested…
Membership Benefits: Lesson Plans; Games & Challenges
Aquatic Professionals know that we don’t all know everything. We reach out for more information, we like to connect with others, and see how other…
Swimming Game – Challenge: Otter Eating
Name Otter Eating Core Skill Back Float Who This challenge is suitable for 3 – 5 year-old swimmers who are in level 1 or 2.…
Instructor Training Challenge: Conquer Fear Dance
Name The Wild and Goofy Dance Challenge Core Skill Confidence and creativity What This challenge is designed to test the participants’ ability to do something…
Instructor Training Challenge: Non-Verbal Directions
Name Non-Verbal Directions Core Skill Non-Verbal Communication and Feedback What This is a challenge that tests the participants’ ability to communicate and give feedback without…
What makes a lesson plan good?
Swimming lesson plans are essential tools for swimming teachers to deliver fun and effective lessons to their students. A good lesson plan should have the…