Top 4 Features of the Best Kids’ Swim Schools
Today’s parents search online for the “best” of everything for their kids. Gone are the days when whatever facility is closest is the one they choose. To attract an optimal number of children and families to your swim school, you need to prove your mettle by outshining your competitors. […]
Water is The Greater Equalizer for Special Needs Swimmers
What is the difference in swimming for kids who have special needs and those who don’t? The answer? Because of the great equalizing power of water, everyone can swim! As far as learning to swim goes, some kids with disabilities do get more out of one-on-one instruction. For example, children [...]
Dealing with Increased Swim Class Size
There is always in an increase in numbers at the beginning of the season and that means classes must accommodate more students. These increases change the dynamics of classes and make your job a little more challenging. Especially since you’re trying to ensure that everyone is receiving equal attention and [...]
Drowning Prevention: What’s the Best Solution?
Did you know that 300+ drowning deaths among children in the U.S. occur in swimming pools? And did you realize that most of these deaths are preventable? There are two types of drowning prevention devices that could help to prevent drownings: those that are intended to keep a person afloat [...]
What are the Best Swimming Classes for Kids?
Developing a strong swim program for children is a smart way to get families invested in your swim center. Not only are these foundational classes catalysts for repeat swim center clients, odds are you’ll rope in some lap swimming parents or teens that are inspired by the facility and your [...]
Goal-Dominate vs. Child-Centered: Two Different Methods of Teaching Swimming
The teaching strategy that your school uses can greatly affect a child’s growth and behavior. There are two main types of teaching methods – each distinct in its ways of cultivating a child’s swimming skills. There is a goal-dominate strategy and a child-centered one. Great care should be taken in [...]
Liaison Point Person is Critical Role for Swim Schools
Your staff members are critical to your success so it’s important that you arm them with the information they need to be good at what they do. There is a role that is critical to the excellence of your lessons and your customer service. It is a role that is [...]
Why Your Kids’ Swim Center Should Offer Baby Swim Classes
Many swim centers are founded by elite swimmers who want to bring a level of expertise and acumen to their students and swim team members alike. That’s all well and good, but if you’re not offering classes at more primary levels – such as “Mommy/Daddy & Me” or toddler-focused courses [...]
Skin and Hair Dryness from Swimming? Protect Yourself Even in the Winter
Skin and hair can present challenges for everyone in the winter, but especially for swimmers. It is important to treat skin and hair conditions so that swimming can be enjoyed without the bother of itching and irritation. The answers to these basic questions can help your swimmers keep their skin [...]
Bad Weather and Swimming
I have fond memories of endless hours of swimming and playing in the spring-fed swimming pool that my grandfather built. I also remember the disappointment I felt when we were forced from the pool by our supervising adults after they had heard a clap of thunder. This isn’t surprising behavior. [...]
Work / Life Balance for the Kids’ Gym Owner: Myth or Reality
As much as you love your kids’ gym and your team, you have to disengage from it on a regular basis. By disengage, we mean turning the phone off for an afternoon, perhaps even a weekend. Disengage from the business by fully engaging your energies in something else that makes [...]
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