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10 great reasons to become an SSI Swim Teacher

Looking for an exciting new challenge? Become an SSI Swim Teacher! With our range of swimming instructor courses, you can start a fun, rewarding career with global job opportunities. What are you waiting for? Here are our top 10 reasons to become a swimming instructor now.

1. Help others discover the joy and benefits of swimming.

Spending time in the water is one of the best ways to let go of stress and boost wellbeing. It is peaceful, soothing and gives your mind a break from the demands of daily life.

Whether you go swimming in a pool or over gorgeous coral reefs, it is one of the best ways to spend time looking after yourself. As a swimming instructor, you get to teach others this vital life skill so they can enjoy the benefits of swimming for the rest of their lives.

2. Work with children and have fun!

If you love working with children, becoming an SSI Swim Teacher is the best job for you. Children love to learn, they are willing to try new things, laugh so much, and their trust is delightful.

Working with children as a swimming instructor will no doubt inspire you. You will need to be ready to keep up with them and be prepared to play, as children are active most of the time.

Splashing, jumping, diving, flipping and playing with different toys are all part of your average day as a swimming teacher. Who else gets to have that much fun at work?!

3. Get fit whilst you work.

Swimming is one of the best sports to boost your fitness and engage your mind, body and soul. It works muscles throughout your body and burns plenty of calories. Swimming also boosts your heart and lung health, increases your strength and flexibility.

You can enjoy all these benefits as a swimming instructor. Whether you fit in a few laps between your classes or are busy swimming around with the kids, you will get fitter without even realizing it.

4. Save lives.

You might not be a doctor, paramedic or firefighter, but you will be helping to save lives when you become an SSI Swim Teacher. Teaching adults and children essential water skills is the best way to prevents accidents in and on the water and makes a real difference.

Become an SSI Lifeguard Instructor as well and you can expand your swimming career further to help save even more lives.

5. Enjoy flexible work hours that suit your schedule.

Most jobs out there have fixed work hours and long days, which can make life seem like a burden. It is not easy trying to juggle work with your home life, but it is if you are a swimming instructor.

It is easy to fit your swimming teacher work hours around your schedule and other commitments. Unlike most jobs, you do not need to work 9 to 5 and can choose the work times that suit you.

It is the complete opposite of a normal job and one of the best ways to build a career around your life.

6. Every day is different.

Every day is unique as a swimming teacher and there is always a new challenge to enjoy. You will get to work with people of all ages and from all walks of life. Each client you work with will be different and relying on you to help them learn.

Your job is to figure out who they are, what motivates them, what their fears are, and then tailor each lesson to meet their needs. It never gets boring, and no lesson is ever the same.

If you are looking for a career that keeps you on your toes, this is it!

7. It is so rewarding!

There is nothing more rewarding than watching your clients transform from nervous new swimmers to confident water lovers. It is a wonderful gift to teach people such an essential life skill.

You will be putting a smile on peoples’ faces every day, instilling confidence and self-belief in children and helping them realize sport can be fun. Their accomplishments will also change their parents’ lives. It is simply the best feeling ever.

8. Begin an exciting career pathway with no limits!

Becoming an SSI Swim Teacher is the start of an exciting new career that you can tailor to your interests. With our range of swimming instructor courses, you can get qualified to teach babies, children and adults, plus beginners up to competitive swimmers.

When you are ready, you can expand your income options and career by becoming an SSI Lifeguard Instructor, SSI Mermaid Instructor or even an SSI Basic Freediving Instructor.

There is no limit to your ambitions. Just choose your preferred training and get started!

9. Create your awesome team of swimming instructors.

Are you ready to share your knowledge, expertise and experience as a Swim Teacher? Take your swimming instructor career to the next level as an SSI Swim Teacher Instructor. You will be training and inspiring the next generation of swimming instructors.

As a certified SSI Swim Teacher Instructor, you will have essential skills to start your swimming instructor team. You will know how to react to your market needs and requirements with confidence and be able to build a team to meet your needs.

10. Explore career opportunities worldwide.

Water covers more than 70% of the earth and swimming is the best way to explore the wonders of this aquatic world. As a swimming teacher, you can turn your passion for swimming into a career and live your dream!

Travel the world, explore beautiful swimming spots and work at SSI Training Centers represented in over 130 countries. It is the perfect way to spend your days.
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