It’s never too late to start! There is a large community of individuals that start swim classes as an adult. Swimming is a lifesaving skill, and a great low impact way to exercise, to increase circulation, and de-stress at any age.
All Swim Buddies instructores must be 18 years old or older with valid, current, nationally recognized certificates from the Lifesaving Society. For curriculum, instructors use the programs they are certified in, such as Lifesaving Society Instructor, as the basis for their lesson plans and feedback. Additionally, small class sizes allow instructors to personalize the class based on the individual swimmer’s skills and learning goals. Each instructor adds their own teaching style, expertise, and techniques to their classes! The fundamentals of swimming across all programs generally include: Comfortability in water Breathing Floating Gliding Kicks and Propulsion Stroke timing, coordination and technique in: Front Crawl Back Crawl Breaststroke Butterfly Treading Additionally, instructores can also teach water safety skills such as: Shallow and deep-water entries (pool permitting) Safe behavior around water and ice.
Instructors can teach anyone from 6 months and up and all swim abilities are welcome; from beginners to competitive! As a parent, you decide when it is the right time to start. It is recommended to introduce positive water experiences and skills sooner rather than later so your kids will have a great foundation and move up later levels quicker. For swimmers ages 6 and below 30 min classes are recommended.
There are many great perks to joining Swim Buddies, including: At-home Swim Classes - the luxury of having instructors come to you and teach at the comfort of your own home. Find the best instructor for you - browse our database of swim instructors that have varying skills and industry experience. Choose the instructor that fits your needs. Small, high quality classes - focus on safety and allows for more personalized feedback to each swimmer meaning you see improvements faster! More control and flexibility. No more arranging classes based on a facilities schedule! Book your class time based on your availability. Competitive pricing - support your local instructors directly! Easy to book - Your next swim class is just a few taps away!
Swim Buddies instructores set their own Class Rate which is transparently shown on each instructores profile. Prices can vary across instructores. Various factors into account when setting a Class Rate including: Instructor’s Experience Length of classes Type of class It is recommended that instructors set prices competitive with similar offerings at local pools.
We understand things happen and you may need to cancel your booked class. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t worry! You can cancel your class through your profile. This will notify your instructor right away of the Cancelation and open the spot as available in the Swim Buddies marketplace. Note the Cancelation Policy: If you cancel within 48hrs of the booked class you will be charged for the full class.
To modify a booking, clients will need to cancel the class and re-book it. Cancellation fees may apply if changes are made within 48hrs of class start time as per the Cancellation Policy.
Signing up for Swim Buddies is easy & free! There are two ways to create a profile: The first way is by selecting “Become a Member” on the top right of the page and select “Join as Client”. From there, you can create your profile in one easy step: Fill in your name, email, a password, an optional profile picture and agree to our policies, terms and conditions. The second way is at checkout. Once you have selected your instructor and the class details, there is a section on your checkout page to sign in or sign up. If you do not already have an account, select sign up and fill in the required information. That’s it! Now you’re profile is done and you are able to complete your booking!
