At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Discuss the key component of the Jeff Ellis Swimming (JES) program.
Identify what it takes to be a successful swim instructor.
Key Points:
Program Philosophy
A key component of the Jeff Ellis Swimming (JES) program is flexibility.
JES is designed to permit flexibility to benefit local providers while also maintaining a national identity and program quality and safety.
JES does not believe that a person has to possess advanced competitive aquatic skills, attend countless hours of instructor training, or collect a library of textbooks to be a successful swim instructor.
A successful swim instructor must enjoy working with children while maintaining a safe learning environment.
JES uses an objective-driven approach to maximize learning.
JES believes that participants learn best when having fun and engaging in hands-on experiences in a safe environment.
Roles
JES Program hierarchy
Program Coordinators are the local facility representatives leading the JES program, and teaching swim instructors.
Swim Instructors work under the guidance of Program Coordinators and deliver the Learn - To - Swim program for participants of all ages.
E&A, JEM , and non-Ellis clientele managers support the needs of all facility program coordinator and swim instructor needs.
