Hey team. Welcome back to the second episode of our Babies and Toddlers Swim Teaching miniseries. I'm thrilled to have you on this journey with me as we explore the intricacies of teaching the youngest swimmers. In this episode, we're delving deep into the essential qualities that define exceptional baby and toddler swimming teachers. 

Hey team and welcome to the Aquatic PD Podcast. I am your host Katrina van Eyk and today I want to talk to you about what makes a great Babies and Toddlers teacher.

Embarking on the path from a proficient swimming teacher to an exceptional one involves a comprehensive approach. While expertise within a specific aquatic discipline is crucial, true greatness encompasses a holistic understanding of how all levels of swim teaching are interconnected. 

Hey team. Welcome to the final episode of our Achieving Excellence in Swimming Instruction miniseries. In this episode, we talk about professionalism covering aspects of continuous learning and professional development, time management, professionalism and ethical conduct, and conflict resolution. By understanding the significance of these skills and industry standards, you'll not only excel in your role as a swimming instructor but also set the stage for your swimmers to thrive. 

Hey team. Welcome back to the Achieving Excellence in Swimming Instruction miniseries. In this episode, we delve into a crucial aspect of swim teaching: Safety and Preparedness. As seasoned instructors know, safety is paramount in our profession. It's not just a requirement, but a fundamental commitment to our swimmers' well-being.

Hey team. Welcome to the second episode of the Achieving Excellence in Swimming Instruction miniseries. In this episode, we talk about the skills involved in effective communication and relationship-building with your swimmers. Communication and building strong relationships with our swimmers serve as the bedrock of our teaching, enabling us to establish trust and create enduring impacts on our swimmers and their families. 

Hey Team, Welcome to the new Aquatic PD Podcast.

In this miniseries Achieving Excellence in Swimming Instruction, we're going to delve deep into what it takes to be an exceptional swimming instructor.

You see, being a swimming instructor is more than just a job. It's a calling.

It's not about just what you do in the water either, it’s about how you inspire and empower those that you teach. Every child and adult you teach is unique. Both physically and emotionally, they process and respond to information in their own special way.

So, your role as a swimming instructor is to bring out the best in your swimmers by understanding how they learn and tailoring your approach to enhance their learning experience. As an instructor, each lesson you teach carries the potential to equip individuals with a life skill that could one day save their lives, or they could use it to save someone else's.

And to me, that's remarkable. It's absolutely amazing that we can teach that.

Hello and welcome to the Aquatic PD Podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk, and today we are diving deep into the captivating history of swimming. Water and our ability to swim have played a vital role in shaping our lives since the earliest days of human existence. As an aquatic professional, I believe it is crucial for us to recognise the profound impact water has had on our development as a species. By exploring the milestones and stories that have shaped the aquatic industry, we can gain a greater understanding of how water-based activities have evolved over time and how they continue to shape our future.

Hello and welcome to the Aquatic PD Podcast. I am your host Katrina van Eyk and it is great to be talking to you via a podcast again.

As we are starting fresh with our rebrand, I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself and the podcast to the new listeners and update our loyal followers on what is new.