Becoming a swimming instructor

Dear All,

Teaching others how to swim, water safety and lifesaving skill is an enjoyable and rewarding career. We have received lots of inquiries from people, showing their interest in becoming a swimming instructor. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you, how to become a swimming instructor in Singapore.

Few years back when I was a life guard, I earn a decent income watching over the safety of swimmers in and around the pool. It was cool but I wasn't satisfied. Hence, I asked around to get information on how to become a swimming instructor. I manage to get information piece by piece and finally, I put them all together and got my license to teach swimming!

Here's the summarize version and the right path for those who are interested to teach swimming as a career.

There are 3 major swimming instructor certificate which you can consider taking.
- National Registry of Coaches (NROC) by Singapore Sports Council
- Basic Teacher's Certificate (BTC) by Singapore Swimming Teachers' Association
- AUSTSWIM Certification

1. NROC: This certificate allows you to teach in public swimming complex as well as private / condo pools. However, this certificate is only recognized in Singapore. You may need to go for accreditation should you need to teach in other countries. In order to get this certificate, you must go through National Coaching Accreditation Programme(NCAP) Theory Level 1 and Technical Level 1.

2. BTC: This certificate allows you in teach in private / condo pools only.

3. Austswim: There are different specialization for Austswim certification. You may choose to specialize in students with special needs or infant aquatics. Just for your information, there is a huge market for infant aquatics in Singapore.

Lastly, the certificate means nothing if you have no student to teach. Hence, joining a reputable swim school is critical. You need to have regular new student joining your class and fill up your slots. To join Happy Fish Swim School as a swimming instructor, you may refer to http://www.swimminglessons.com.sg/swimming-instructor.htm.

We, at Happy Fish Swim School is constantly looking for swimming instructor, grooming them to become top swimming instructor in this industry. Of course, we will be able to assist you with NO FEES & CONDITION! We want you to be successful in swimming coaching career. Contact us today, jianyong@swimminglessons.com.sg