Specialized Training for Swim Instructors

The SWIM Method™ Behavioral Swim Coach Intensive

Learn how to confidently teach the child who won’t sit still, won’t get in, won’t participate, shuts down, cries, runs away, refuses, becomes overwhelmed, or simply doesn’t respond to traditional swim instruction.

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The Behavioral Swim Coach Intensive is specialized professional training for swim instructors who want practical, hands-on strategies for managing challenging behaviors while continuing to build trust, confidence and swimming skills.

$499 per instructor Approximately 6 hours of training Small-group, hands-on format Minimum 3 instructors required

Curriculum

What you’ll learn

Understanding the behavior behind the behavior

Fear vs. refusal vs. avoidance

Working with highly energetic and impulsive swimmers

Keeping easily distracted children engaged

Handling crying, resistance and lesson refusal

Managing children who repeatedly leave the stairs or designated area

Establishing boundaries without creating fear

Using choices effectively without giving up control of the lesson

Positive reinforcement and reward systems

Redirecting challenging behavior

Transitioning children into and out of activities

Building trust with hesitant swimmers

Recognizing overstimulation and knowing when to change your approach

Working with children who communicate or learn differently

Adapting a lesson while maintaining its purpose

Communicating difficult lesson situations with parents

Maintaining safety when behavior becomes unpredictable

Creating a structured, positive 20-minute lesson

Real-world scenarios, demonstrations and hands-on practice

The SWIM Method™ Approach

PlayPatiencePraiseProgression

CREST Principles

Confidence Respect Endurance Strength Trust

“Great swim coaching isn’t just knowing what skill to teach. It’s knowing how to reach the child in front of you.”

Certificate of Completion

Participants who successfully complete the intensive receive a:

The Swim Method™ Behavioral Swim Coach Training — Certificate of Completion

$499 per instructor

6-Hour Intensive · Minimum 3 Participants · Limited Enrollment

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Register & pay for the Intensive

Reserve your seat in the Behavioral Swim Coach Intensive. $499 per instructor — a one-time payment.

Perfect for swim instructors, swim-school staff, aquatic professionals and coaches who want additional tools for teaching children who may need a different approach.

Private training for individual instructors and swim-school teams is also available. Contact us.

This is professional swim-instructor education focused on teaching and behavior-management strategies within swim lessons. It is not behavioral therapy, clinical training, diagnosis, or a substitute for licensed medical, psychological, occupational-therapy, or behavioral-health services.