What Does a Swimming Instructor Do?
A swimming instructor teaches all types of swimming strokes and water safety rules to a diverse student base. His students typically range from infants to seniors. He may work for a private club or public facility. If he is self-employed, he may offer private lessons at home or public swimming pools. A considerable number of people in this profession work at summer camps or educational institutions. Instilling confidence in his students is typically a major part of a swimming instructor’s job. Some of his pupils may be fearless and willing to participate in all water exercises and swimming rituals, but a significant number may have a fear of water in general or phobias related to submerging their heads in water or being in water deeper than their height. A competent swimming instructor traditionally uses a wide range of approaches to these students, as each one responds to different stimuli to overcome fears and apprehensions.
