Laurie has always pushed the mantra of “maximum practice time” in his swim school. Over the past 45 years Laurie has operated his swim schools in various locations with a variety of different teaching environments. Swim school owners and operators are constantly chasing that illusive ideal teaching environment. Specifically designed teaching pools naturally lend themselves […]
Swim Schools
Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation
Understanding the roles and responsibilities for operating a learn to swim school can be a daunting task for managers, owners and operators. Generating protocols and procedures that ensure safe work practices for your employees and safe recreation opportunities for your customers is essential. To ensure that your swim school is meeting the industry standards and […]
Early Years Swimming Research
Swim school operators, did you know that we now have concrete evidence of the benefits of learning to swim? Griffith University lead a 4 years study sponsored by the swimming industry. This four-year explored the possibility that early years swimming may enhance the learning of young children. The project focused on the under-5s and employed […]
Conducting Feedback Observation Sessions
Feedback observation sessions are a great tool for professional development within your Swim School. These observation sessions allow Swim Schools to analyse, critique and reflect on their learn-to-swim program and also their teacher’s performances. Tips for conducting feedback observation sessions Ensure the person carrying out the session is completely familiar with all policies, teaching methods […]
Recruiting the right swimming staff
Swimming instructors are the life blood of the learn-to-swim industry. They are required to build the trust of families they have never met and take on the responsibility of providing children with a skill that will stay with them for life. Team a capable group of instructors with friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable reception personnel, and […]