VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION & TRAINING CAROLINA SWIM CLINC VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION & TRAINING

SCHEDULE 1) Intro to CSC – Who are we? What do we do? 2) 5 min break – Get more food! 3) Volunteer Orientation – Tips for successful lessons

ALEX MEBANE president Class: Junior Major: Environmental Science / Global Studies Years with CSC: 3 Fun Fact: Saw the pope

BRONSON BOUCHER treasurer Class: Sophomore Major: Pre-Business Years with CSC: 2 Fun Fact: Also a Canadian

ALLISON McGUIRE volunteer coordinator Class: Junior Major: Biology Years with CSC: 3 Fun Fact: Really likes dogs

COREY OCHS family coordinator Class: Sophomore Major: Pre-Med Years with CSC: 2 Fun Fact: Went skydiving

WHAT DO WE DO? Provide free swim lessons to underserved demographic Emphasis on Hispanic community, but growing! Meet most Sundays and some Saturdays from 2-3PM Simultaneously tutor parents via CLaP Swimmer matched to instructor

FAQ’s Do I have to speak Spanish? What if I can’t come one week? What if I can only come a few weeks? How much of my life will this consume?

QUESTIONS???

HOW DO I GIVE A SWIM LESSON? VOLUNTEER TRAINING HOW DO I GIVE A SWIM LESSON?

BE A SWIM LESSON “ACE” Assess Create Execute

ASSESS Swimmer Level Skills mastered Individual Characteristics

Flutter Kick Front/Back Front and Back Crawl Arms Level: MOVEMENT I P M Flutter Kick Front/Back   Front and Back Crawl Arms Skulling with Flutter Kick Front Crawl w/Rotary Breathing Back Stroke Whip Kick Front and Back Breast/Elem. Back Arms Breast with Rhythmic Breathing Elementary Back Scissors Kick Side Stroke Arms Skulling with Scissors Kick Side Stroke Left Side Stroke Right Tread using egg beater, whip and scissors kicks Level: COMFORT I P M Safe entry from the side   Safe exit from the side Safe entry using the ladder Safe exit using the ladder Blowing Bubbles 10 Bobs Submerge- eyes open Jump in Proper use of goggles Stand on bottom- shallow Front float Back float Roll from FTB & BTF Front glide Back glide Front Glide w/kick Back Glide w/kick

CREATE Plan lessons ahead of time Consider time restraints Incorporate both review and new skills, as well as water safety Don’t forget games!

MARINA 7 years old Energetic, competitive & bold Confident in the water, but poor stroke technique

NELSON 4 years old New swimmer Somewhat afraid of the water Shy

EXECUTE Encouragement Patience Make it fun!

QUESTIONS???

FINAL NOTES Be on the lookout for: materials from this meeting extra resources (including water safety tips) a list of swimmer games Don’t forget to: join our Listserv / find us on Facebook fill out our Google form mark your calendars for FDOL