Swim Buddies instructors set their own class rate which is transparently shown on each instructor’s profile. Prices can vary across instructors as various factors are taken into account when setting a class rate, including: Instructor’s Experience Length of classes Type of class It is recommended to set prices competitive with similar offerings at local pools. Swim Buddies only absorbs 12% from each transaction, in order to continue to provide you with this running platform and allows Swim Buddies to support the growth of your business through: A network to thousands of clients, at your fingertips. Organized scheduling systems Easy to use booking systems Integrated payments that go right to your pocket Business analytics & more! For example,  If your class rate is $40 for a 30 min class you take home $35.20 for that 30min class. Working for an hour: That’s $70.40/hr! Working 10 hrs a week: $704/week = $3,062.40/month

As a business owner, it is highly recommended to have your own business insurance to ensure you are protected in case of any incident, even if the facility you teach at has their own insurance. On average, this type of business insurance would cost you less than $2 a day. And can be set up quickly and easily by connect with an insurance broker that can help you find the right coverage for you.

Once your profile is complete, payments from clients will automatically go directly into your bank account that is linked to your Swim Buddies Profile.

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There are various ways to provide feedback to your swimmers. Here are some resources to the most common publicly available swim program documents, complete with detailed worksheets, report cards, and curriculum comparisons: Lifesaving Society Swim For Life: Parent & Tot Worksheets Preschool Worksheets Swimmer Worksheets Fitness Swimmer Worksheets Adult Worksheets Swimabilities Worksheets Parent & Tot Progress Cards: Colour| Black/White Preschool Progress Cards: Colour| Black/White Swimmer Progress Cards: Colour| Black/White Fitness Swimmer Progress Cards: Colour| Black/White Adult Progress Cards: Colour| Black/White Curriculum Comparison Charts Canadian Red Cross Swim & Lifesaving Society Swim For Life YMCA Swim & Lifesaving Society Swim For Life Canadian Red Cross Swim & YMCA Swim I Can Swim & Lifesaving Society Swim For Life Please note, the documents above are hosted by their respective parent organizations and are made available for educational purposes only, in line with the principles of fair use.

Coaches are not required to wear a specific uniform while teaching. It is encouraged to wear appropriate and comfortable swimming attire that will keep you adequately warm in the water.

Photos or videos are great for recording swim progress, reviewing strokes, or sharing your learn-to-swim journey with friends and family. Clients and students should feel welcome to take photos and videos at their lessons if they have received written consent from all parties involved.

It is recommended to have at least the below teaching equipment with you: 2 x Flutter boards 1 x Noodle 1 x Water toy This, and additional teaching equipment can be easily found on Amazon, Dollarama, Walmart and more!

When one of your services is booked, you will receive an email notification from Swim Buddies. To view all booking information, log in to your Swim Buddies account.

All Swim Buddies instructors must be 18 years old or older with valid, current, nationally recognized certificates from the Lifesaving Society Other learn to swim programs or coaching certifications such as Red Cross, YMCA, NCCP, Total Immersion, etc. can be valuable in helping an Instructor's profile stand out. However, these certifications, on their own, cannot currently be used.  Some certifying partners do offer transfer courses that will bring you up to speed on Lifesaving Society curriculum in much less time than starting the courses from the beginning. All Swim Buddies Instructors are independent operators who are responsible for obtaining and maintaining their own certifications.