Hi, I'm a music teacher and also a fairly good swimmer, or so I've been told. Recently I was approached by a parent who highly complimented my form and asked if I would teach her daughter. I've always been interested in giving swim lessons. All the WSI courses are done for the year in my area. Any ideas on videos, or other training available to give lessons would be greatly appreciated. Has anyone given lessons without formal training? Thanks much!
I'd hazzard that most of us were taught to swim by 15 year old lifeguards who were the furthest thing from certified to teach swimming. Most of my summer league coaches weren't coaching during the winter - and therefore also not certified. Plenty of folks teach w/o certification. Some are a lot better than others, and some are a lot better than those with certification.
There are plenty of sites on the web with video that have lots of ideas for you. Do a diagnostic lesson, work on streamlines and flip turns to fill out the time. Once you've seen the kid swim, hit the 'net for some tips on technique.
I'd hazzard that most of us were taught to swim by 15 year old lifeguards who were the furthest thing from certified to teach swimming. Most of my summer league coaches weren't coaching during the winter - and therefore also not certified. Plenty of folks teach w/o certification. Some are a lot better than others, and some are a lot better than those with certification.
There are plenty of sites on the web with video that have lots of ideas for you. Do a diagnostic lesson, work on streamlines and flip turns to fill out the time. Once you've seen the kid swim, hit the 'net for some tips on technique.
