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Trainer Competitive Swimming

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Trainer Competitive Swimming

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Your club and all the people who can't swim really need you. Many activities of clubs depend on volunteers. If you love swimming and have the ABC diploma yourself, you can become a coach. You provide training in one of the aquatic sports: competitive swimming, water polo, lifesaving, or fin swimming. You teach children, youth, and adults to swim technically well and to take their sport seriously. You ensure that the participants enjoy it so much that they keep swimming. "Staying swimming" is a big problem. Aquatic clubs lose many members, including children, youth, and young adults:
  • When they go to secondary education,
  • Transition to higher education,
  • Start working,
  • When friends drop out,
  • Have children,
  • Realize they're not getting any better,
  • Are surpassed by others.

Not all members of a club are primarily focused on performance. For example, they come for the camaraderie, the social contacts with like-minded people, and the outings to competitions. To make both the more sports-oriented individuals and others enjoy themselves, many staff members are needed. Especially young people who are willing to give training or be officials. As an MDT participant, you can be trained for this and work at your club at the same time. You must be over 16 years old. ExpeditieRED will train you to become a level 2 coach. If you are a member of the KNZB, you can do this through the KNZB. If you are not yet a member, we will make you a member of the KNZB. You will receive an official KNZB coach diploma recognized by NOC*NSF at level MBO 2.
You will learn primarily:
  • How to deal with groups and individuals in groups.
  • How to create a safe environment.
  • How to give training with pleasure.
  • How to teach techniques from your sport to children and young people.
  • How to implement training programs.
  • How to ensure that participants have fun and satisfaction in what they do.

We do this in various ways with games, instruction, and other challenges to make it more enjoyable for children.

A social service time trajectory lasts a maximum of 6 months. During that period, you will provide approximately 45 hours of training in the pool. Additionally, you will receive 35 hours of training. In total, you will be actively involved for 80 hours during those 6 months.
The group to which you provide training depends on your choice. You can provide training to:
- Children in primary school age,
- Juniors,
- Seniors.
You will be guided in your choices, and this also applies throughout the entire trajectory. You will discuss what you will be doing with your coordinator from ExpeditieRED.


Of course, we collaborate closely with your club because it must align with their goals as well. With each club, we assess together what the club needs and wants. We also agree on who can guide you and ensure that you feel comfortable in your role.

To work effectively with clubs, ExpeditieRED is limited to Southwest Netherlands. If you are not a member of a club and have little swimming experience, you may be better suited to become an assistent (see the "assistent" playlist).


Path of Competition Swimming Coach



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Trainer - Task 1 - Introduction to our learning platform and MDT
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In this activity, you will participate in the following workshops:
  • How to interact with athletes and guide them effectively?
  • How to conduct a training session based on a provided training program?
  • What instructions and guidance to give regarding swimming technique?
  • How to execute a training plan and prepare for it?
  • How to evaluate the session and assess its effectiveness?

These workshops focus on executing a lesson according to the designated training program and ensuring smooth and orderly training sessions. You will put the knowledge gained from the workshops into practice under the guidance of a practical supervisor. The supervisor will provide you with several training programs to execute. Afterward, you will discuss the execution together, reflecting on what went well and identifying areas for improvement.
The substantive knowledge primarily revolves around teaching and ingraining correct techniques and guiding athletes effectively. You will learn how to organize your training sessions and execute training programs, adapting them to your group in a manner that fosters a safe learning environment and enjoyable experience for the athletes.

To perform this task effectively, it is crucial that you:
  • Listen attentively to the athletes.
  • Understand their needs and concerns.
  • Tailor your guidance to the specific needs of the athletes.
Recognize that training approaches may vary depending on the athletes' age and experience level.
Learn how to handle situations where athletes may not be at their best, such as just before their birthday or a holiday.
Establish trust with the participants and maintain a positive and structured environment while allowing room for individuality.
Be familiar with various learning methodologies and ensure a safe learning environment, addressing any instances of bullying or threats promptly and informing your supervisor of any incidents.

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If you have obtained this badge, you are capable of leading training sessions for an assigned group. You ensure that the training takes place in a safe and pleasant environment with a positive atmosphere. You can assess and evaluate the athletes' performance and the overall functioning of the group. You execute the training program, providing appropriate instructions and guidance. Afterwards, you evaluate how the training went and identify areas for improvement or adjustments for the next session.
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Task no.1
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To fulfill the task of "guiding during training sessions," the following subtasks need to be accomplished:
1. Guiding athletes during training sessions
  • Ensure guidance aligns with the athletes' needs.
  • Support a positive learning environment.
  • Ensure both social and physical safety.

2. Conducting training sessions
  • Ensure that the training sessions are planned in collaboration with the coach and tailored to the athletes' needs.

3. Explaining techniques and training methods
  • Ensure that the athletes understand the exercises.
  • Ensure that athletes engage in and learn from the exercises.

4. Evaluating training sessions and reflecting on one's own actions
  • Focus the evaluation on both the process and outcomes of the training session.
  • Engage in self-reflection to gain insights into one's strengths and areas for improvement in guiding training sessions.

The effectiveness of fulfilling these tasks will be assessed based on the specific criteria outlined in the protocol under sections 2.8 and 2.11.
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Time to complete: 8 days 1 hour 30 minutes
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