I'm a lifeguard and would like to teach swim lessons because I'm currently getting paid a little over minimum wage but swim lessons run about $5 for every session, 30 minutes. I was a competitive swimmer for 4 years and now I just swim at lesuire but have never taught others before, I think its something I would really enjoy, but eventhough I'm a good swimmer myself, I'm not really certified to teach anyone else. If anyone out there teaches swim lessons, I thought maybe you could give me some pointers on what to do, what not to do. Thanks, Amber
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Amber, My suggestion is that you contact your American Red Cross office. If you are not a certified Water Safety Instructor they can advise you where and when to attend classes. You will learn the techniques for teaching all of the strokes. I was a water safety instructor(red cross certified) for many years . It really helped add lots of income to my lifeguard wages. Have fun teaching!!
Amber, My suggestion is that you contact your American Red Cross office. If you are not a certified Water Safety Instructor they can advise you where and when to attend classes. You will learn the techniques for teaching all of the strokes. I was a water safety instructor(red cross certified) for many years . It really helped add lots of income to my lifeguard wages. Have fun teaching!!
