Training Module: ARC Lifeguard Videos
Lifeguarding Student Videos (redcrosslearningcenter.org)
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Swimming Game – Challenge: 25 Position 11 Freestyle
Name 25 Position 11 Freestyle Challenge Core Skill Freestyle arms reaching to position 11 with every stroke Who Level 4 swimmers who can swim at least 25 yards of freestyle with proper breathing What A personal challenge game where swimmers try to swim a 25 with as few strokes of position 11 freestyle possible, which …
SIP 097: Training Swim Instructors in person
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimmingideas/episodes/SIP-097-Training-Swim-Instructors-in-person-e2a14f1 Today we look at the lesson coordinator handbook for finding an effective instruction segment on training swim instructors in person. We will do a brief overview of what’s included in the workbook as well as any discussion on why certain elements are included and what the activity activity discussion format looks like.
Swimming Game – Challenge: Stroke Switch
Name The Stroke Switch Challenge Who Level 4 swimmers who can swim 50 meters of front or back crawl, and have some experience with breaststroke and butterfly. What A personal skill challenge that involves switching strokes. Swimmers must do at least 3 strokes of each of the 4 competitive strokes, Fly, Back, Breast, Free before …
Fighting Burnout
How to Avoid Burnout as an Aquatic Professional After the Summer If you are an aquatic professional, you know how hectic and rewarding the summer season can be. You get to manage a large and diverse staff, oversee the operations of outdoor pools, and create memorable experiences for your guests. You also face many challenges, …
Swimming Game – Kickboard Chaos
Name: Kickboard Chaos Core Skill: Kicking Who: Beginners who are comfortable with water on their face What: A fun game that involves kicking, splashing, and buckets with kickboards and diving rings How: Struggles Instructors might face: Do you like this game?
Swimming Game – Superhero Glides
Name Superhero Glides Core skill Gliding on the front and back How The instructor stands in the water near the wall and holds a superhero toy or picture. The swimmer stands on the bench and waits for the instructor to show the superhero. The swimmer then leans into the swim instructor’s support and glides on …
Swimming Game – Challenge: Two Toe Tornado
Play this challenge as a simple one off individually with a simple pass or fail or play it as a competitive race with points! Challenge: The challenge is called Two Toe Tornado and teaches how important using your full leg from hips to knees, to legs are in kicking and movement. You need a kickboard …
Swimming Game – Splash and Sing
Splash and Sing is a fun and easy game that helps 3 year olds get comfortable with putting their faces in the water and blowing bubbles. The children will splash the water with their hands and sing a song of their choice.Lo
Swimming Game – Glide and Catch
Category: Level 2 – Glides and Crawls Core Skill: Front glide and recover independently Name: Glide and Catch How: The instructor gives the group of 4 or 5 a basket of balls or other floating objects. One swimmer glides on their front as far as they can or to a bench, then recovers to a …
Swimming Game – Flip a Coin Glides; AI generated
Flip a Coin Glides It would make sense to have swimmers move from bench to bench moving in a Wave, or all at the same time. Make sure there is enough space between swimmers so that they don’t glide over each other. Some challenges a swim instructor might face when conducting the Flip a coin …
Swimming Game – Bubble Pop; AI generated
Name: Bubble PopObjective: To teach toddlers how to blow bubbles in the water and control their breath.Materials: A pool noodle or a long inflatable toy.Instructions: Benefits: Source: Conversation with Bing, 8/29/2023(1) 5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim. https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/teach-kids-swimming-with-five-fun-and-easy-games/.(2) Learn to Swim games | Videos & descriptions | Games to …
Swim Lesson Super Powers
Do you want to electrify your swimming lessons? See the spark of pure joy blossom in your swimmer’s eyes? We can capture lightning in a bottle. We can reproduce delightful laughter and thrilling accomplishment. We have two “super powers” in our toolbox. And you can use them in your lessons right now!! There is nothing …
Teaching Swimming Workbook Preview: 1 of 3
The Teaching Swimming Workbook PDF is an excellent tool to give to you and your staff a wonderful introduction into teaching swimming lessons. Broken into 3 different sections this book will serve as a resource for all 15 essential swim skills, guide instructors into effective teaching, and provide instruction on how to run a swim …