Trainer 

• Teach, mentor, challenge and support 

Trainee 

• Teach the entire class
• Be sure to check out with your Site and let them know how you feel about your training

Skills to Focus On

• Teach full class
• Demonstrate different exercises for the same skills
• Demonstrate appropriate exercises for FOW
• Demonstrate cross teaching, loud instructions and knowledge of “the why’s”

Trainer

Trainee

First Class 

• Trainer will be responsible for teaching first class

• Prep the pool prior to class

Second Class

• Trainee teaches entire class for the rest of the day 
• Give feedback focusing on highlights listed
• Mentor, challenge and support

Lead entire class for remainder of shift

• Proactively gather the class and keep everyone busy as they come in
• Speak loudly and with confidence to get the zen sweeps and introductions done in a timely manner
• Clear and concise instructions describing what is expected during these activities

Third Class

• Give feedback focusing on highlights listed
• Mentor, challenge and support

Focus on:

• Demonstrate a variety of submersions and swims appropriate to the class
• Focus on the breath control & buoyancy section
• Lead your class thru exercises related to the FOW and give them some ” whys”

Fourth Class

• Give feedback focusing on highlights listed
• Mentor, challenge and support

Focus on:

• Demonstrate teaching a variety of backfloat exercises appropriate for this class
  • Cross teach as needed
• Demonstrate teaching rollovers focusing on corrections and praise

Fifth Class 

• Give feedback focusing on highlights listed
• Mentor, challenge and support

Focus on:

• Safety skills appropriate for this class
• Free time
  • What does this class need to work on that you can address in free play?

Remainder of the Shift

• What needs to be addressed to build confidence for this Trainee?
• What do you as a Trainer have in your tool box to share with them?
• What great before and after story about a LS you’ve taught do you have for them?
• Don’t be afraid to teach, mentor, challenge and support!

• Do you feel ready to take your own classes?
• How can we help?
• Talk to your site after this shift - let them know how you feel and if you would like any support available during your first shift?
• Do you have the tools you need to take over classes?
• Do you know how to access the Talent course when you want to review any of the trainings