What Does a Swim Instructor Do?
A swimming instructor provides instruction in swimming to people at all levels of ability, from young children taking basic swimming classes to adults who want to learn new swimming techniques or expand their swimming skills. Swim instructors are generally excellent swimmers themselves, and in order to work as swimming teachers, they usually need to take some safety and certification courses in lifeguarding, first aid, and related topics, to make sure that their students will be safe while in the pool. A swim instructor’s goal is to get people comfortable swimming at the level that they are aiming for. For an instructor who works with young children, this might revolve around making sure that children are safe in the water so that if they fall into a pool or are swept overboard while out boating, they will be able to swim until an adult comes to help. For swim instructors who work with adults, their classes can include lessons in advanced swimming techniques.
