Swim Foundations offers courses for individual swim instructors at all experience levels. Our courses are based on the foundational principles of the Natina Swim Teaching Progression and are designed to train the next wave of swim instructors.

This summer we are offering training courses on Submersion and Breath, Controlling Your Class, Teaching Babies, and Training for Special Needs. Sign up for individual training courses below, or register for all four and receive a $50 discount.

Submersion and Breath

Using principles from the Natina Swim Teaching Progression, learn how to teach submersion and breath control to young children. These skills make up the foundation of any effective swim teaching method and are among the first abilities taught to new swimmers.  Upon completing this course, instructors will be able to use a large variety of techniques for teaching submersion and breath control that fit seamlessly into a lesson plan. Instructors will know how to adapt their teaching of submersion and breath to the needs of any individual child and feel confident teaching these topics so that children will quickly learn and progress.

For more information or group discounts: Contact us.

When	Where	Fee	Register
Saturday, June 8 8:30-10:30 a.m.	Redding, CA 96002	$75	Register Here

Controlling your class!

Learn one of the most important skills for any swim teacher: How to keep order in a classroom environment and ensure that children learn when they just want to play. Instructors will learn how to use voice, language, cueing, physical assistance/support, and a number of techniques for maintaining the momentum of the class while ensuring all children get the individual attention they need. A must-have course for every swim instructor, from those starting out to instructors with years of experience.

For more information or group discounts: Contact us.

When	Where	Fee	Register
Saturday, June 15 4-6 p.m.	Redding, CA 96002	$75	Register Here

Teaching Babies

The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends swimming be taught to children as early as 1 year old. This course will enable instructors to keep up with the rising demand for early childhood swim lessons. Using principles from the Natina Swim Teaching Progression, instructors will learn techniques and activities for introducing babies (age 4 months to 2 years) to the water while at the same time learning to manage parent expectations. Instructors will learn techniques for safely handling babies in and out of the water, performing gentle and safe submersions, and managing natural emotional responses.

For more information or group discounts: Contact us.

When	Where	Fee	Register
Saturday, June 22 9-11 a.m.	Redding, CA 96002	$75	Register Here

Training for Special Needs

This course focuses on the specialized skills swim instructors need to teach children with sensory processing behaviors and other special needs. Instructors will learn the vocabulary to use when discussing special needs, how to interpret different behaviors, how to manage real-world scenarios, and how to ensure that children with special needs learn the skills they need for independence in the water. Recommended for advanced swim instructors.

For more information or group discounts: Contact us.

When	Where	Fee	Register
Saturday, June 29 8:30-10:30 a.m.	Redding, CA 96002	$75	Register Here