Learning any new skill is always a great and exciting thing and it must stay that way. One of the most common skills that everyone seems to love learning is swimming. To learn swimming there are tons of swimming instructors that claim to be the best and to provide sound swimming lessons but you must not choose your instructor blindly.
You must make sure the instructor is perfect for you or your kid and for this you will need a certain set of tips. Today, we will be providing you with the right steps you can take to end up with the best swimming instructor for your needs.
Step 1 – Initial Five Questions
In case you are finding a swimming instructor for your kid, you will have to make sure you dot appoint an instructor that has only worked for adults and not kids. Now there are many instructors who would claim that they are proficient in teaching kids as well and that they do not think there’s a difference in teaching techniques for two.
You must make sure that you don’t buy these lies as let me tell you, there is a vast difference in teaching adults and kids. So, here are the five basic questions to need to ask to make sure the swimming instructor deals with kids as well:
- Does he usually train adults, children or infants?
- Does he specialize in Advance stroke technique, beginner skills or intermediate skills?
- Does he offer one-on-one or group classes?
- Does the instructor have a pool or will he travel to your home?
- What is his experience?
Step 2 – Swimming Instructor’s Approach
Having rules is important for an instructor but make sure he doesn’t have rules that are too strict and impedes the fun. The learning exercise must be a fun experience for the learner and not a torture. On the other hand, if there are no set of conditions or rules, one may not learn anything at all. So, you have to make sure the approach of the instructor hits an appropriate balance between the two.
Step 3 – Parents Viewing Lessons
For some kids, if the parents are around, they feel confident and do better and the parents too can make sure the kid is safe. On the other hand, some parents believe, that if they are out of kid’s sight then they perform better due the less pressure and distraction.
Step 4 – Safety Certifications
While other precautions are also important, this one tops them all as you do not want to compromise in the safety of your children. You must make sure all the safety criteria are met by the instructor and you must personally ensure the instructor has at least a Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR.
Step 5 – Pool Temperature
You do not your kid or anyone to get cold after their swimming lesson right, so just make sure the temperature of the pool is not too cold that the child shivers after coming out.
