There are a number of important top tips on teaching infants to swim that parents should know and teachers should follow. We have all witnessed news headlines of young children tragically drowning, or being involved in near drowning incidents, from falling into an open water area. These kinds of accidents […]
Swim Schools
Introducing Adult Swimming Lessons
Swim Schools should have an adequate ‘Learn to Swim’ program, which includes all the elements to start swimming lessons. However, it may be worthwhile to look at ways to improve and extend these programs, and to offer an ‘Introducing Adult Swimming Lessons’ option. If you own a Swim School, it […]
The Benefits of a Deck Supervisor at Your Swim School
What’s all this talk about deck supervisors? Do we really need one? “That’s just going to cost us extra money that’s not in the budget.” This may be the typical response of a Swim School Manager when asked about employing a Pool Deck Supervisor. Here, we tell you about the […]
Safety Considerations For Swim Classes
Swim Schools should incorporate water safety education and water safety skills into their formal learn to swim programs. Parents are looking directly to Swim Schools and Swimming Teachers to help them become educated on water safety. While many Swim Schools participate in national swim safety weeks, we as an industry […]
How to Teach Kids to Swim at Home
Time in the pool outside of swimming lessons is important in learning how to teach kids to swim at home. It is conducive to your child’s learning, progression and development in the water. It is also as important to his/her actual learn to swim lesson. As swimming teachers, we know […]