Profession Swimming instructor

Swimming instructors teach swimming and organise recreational activities to individuals and groups of all ages and abilities in indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Personality Type

• Social / Artistic
• Social / Realistic
• Realistic / Enterprising

Tasks swimming instructor

• Initiate, coordinate and hold swimming lessons to individuals and groups using various teaching methods and instructional material.
• Initiate, coordinate and guide recreational activities at the swimming facility for various groups (e.g. toddlers, pre-school children, elderly, disabled).
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons and activities, and communicate objectives to the participants.
• Explain and demonstrate swimming and training techniques to participants.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of participants and adjust the teaching programme when necessary.
• Supervise swimmers and visitors to ensure their safety.
• Prevent injuries and dangerous situations and take action when they occur, e.g. by providing first aid.
• Answer the questions of visitors, parents, swimmers, etc., and give information e.g. about facilities, activities, merchandise and participants' progress.
• Check and record the water quality, air and water temperature, etc.
• Make sure the swimming pool, locker rooms, showers, etc. are clean and tidy.

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Source: Sisyphus ODB