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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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Besides training in swimming, you can choose another specialization. Only the component of guiding during training sessions will be assessed for another specialization. Anything overlapping with the protocol 'guiding training for competitive swimming' does not need to be repeated. Typically, you only need to redo 'conducts training sessions' and 'explains exercises'.

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Once you've earned this badge, you're capable of leading training sessions for your assigned group in the specialization of water polo. You can assess athletes and gauge how the group is functioning. You'll execute the training program, providing the right instructions and guidance. Afterward, you'll evaluate how the session went and consider ways to improve or adjust for next time.
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Task no.1
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The task 'guiding during training sessions' is considered fulfilled when the specified result is achieved in the subtasks.

Protocol:
Within this task, you execute the following task components. The result is stated first for each component:
1. Guides athletes during training sessions.
The results of this subtask are:
  • The guidance aligns with the athletes.
  • The guidance supports a positive learning environment.
  • Social and physical safety are ensured.
Points of attention include:
  • Adapting the interaction style to suit the athletes .
  • Using clear and understandable language with the athletes .
  • Motivating, stimulating, and inspiring the athletes .
  • Providing information on sport-related matters such as sportswear, footwear, and equipment.
  • Monitoring and ensuring safety, intervening in case of emergencies (accidents), and handling personal information confidentially in accordance with guidelines.

2. Conducts training sessions.
The results of this subtask are:
  • The lesson is tailored to the athletes in consultation with the responsible trainer-coach.
Points of attention include:
  • Executing training preparation and/or following the instructions of the responsible trainer-coach.
  • Ensuring that materials and tools are available.
  • Ensuring that the training is tailored to the athletes in consultation with the responsible instructor.
  • Collaborating with the responsible trainer-coach.
  • Contributing to achieving the goal of the training.

3. Explains exercises.
The results of this subtask are:
  • The exercise is understood by the athletes .
  • The athletes experience and learn.
Points of attention include:
  • Choosing a position adapted to the exercise.
  • Making oneself understood.
  • Tailoring the explanation to the athletes.
  • Demonstrating exercises correctly or providing a good example.
  • Adjusting training methods if necessary based on the athletes and/or circumstances.
  • Providing instructions to the athletes in relation to the goal of the training method.
  • Checking if the athletes understand the instructions.

4. Evaluates training sessions and reflects on own actions.
The results of this subtask are:
  • The evaluation focuses on the process and result of the training.
  • Self-reflection leads to insight into one's own abilities and areas for development in guiding training sessions.
Points of attention include:
  • Participating in evaluation focused on the goal and process.
  • Adhering to professional codes.
  • Seeking feedback.
  • Expressing one's own learning needs.
  • Consulting knowledge sources/experts.
  • Reflecting on own actions.

Whether the task has been done well is assessed based on the points of attention provided for each task component.
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