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Your club and all the people who can't swim really need you. Many club activities rely on volunteers. If you love swimming and already have your ABC diploma, you can become an instructor. You'll teach people how to swim and make sure they enjoy it enough to keep coming back. That last part is a big challenge. Many people enjoy being in or around water, but they don't keep up with swimming. As a result, they face significant risks when near water on vacation or if they unexpectedly find themselves in water.

To become an instructor, you need to be at least 16 years old and can participate in a social service program within ExpeditieRED. You'll be trained to become an instructor level 2. This is an officially recognized diploma by NOC*NSF, equivalent to level 2 in the MBO system, if you obtain it through the KNZB (Royal Dutch Swimming Federation). If you don't obtain a KNZB diploma, you'll receive a certificate from us. We adhere to the same quality standards as the KNZB. You'll learn especially how to:
  • Manage groups and individuals within groups.
  • Create a safe environment.
  • Deliver engaging lessons with enthusiasm.
  • Teach techniques to children or adults.
  • Execute lesson programs.
  • Ensure participants have fun and feel satisfied with their progress.
We employ various methods, including games and other challenges, to make it more enjoyable for children or to instill more confidence and enjoyment in older individuals in the water.


A social service time trajectory lasts up to 6 months, during which you teach for about 40 hours per month in the pool. In total, you are active for 80 hours during those 6 months.
Which group you teach depends on your choice. You can teach:
  • Very young children together with their parents.
  • Children aged 5-9.
  • Elderly people who want to resume swimming.
  • Status holders who have never learned to swim.
You will be guided in your choices, both during the trajectory and afterwards. What you will do is discussed with the coordinator of ExpeditieRED.


Of course, we collaborate with your club. It needs to align with their goals as well. Together with each club, we assess their needs and desires. We also identify who can mentor you and ensure that you feel comfortable.
You can also train to become a Fibby instructor, who operates outside of the club.
  • You'll be working with young children and their parents.
  • Your role involves ensuring that both parents and children feel safe and have fun in the water.
  • You'll aim to make the lessons a quality time experience for both the parent and the child.


To ensure effective collaboration with associations, ExpeditieRED operates exclusively in Southwest Netherlands.
If you're not a member of an association and have little swimming experience, you can still become an assistant. Additionally, young people working as summer pool attendants can take a Lifeguard course.

Separate training programs and tasks exist for assistant-1, coach-2, and Lifeguard roles.

Swimming Instructor Learning Pathway




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Instructeur - Introduction to MDT
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In this activity, you will participate in the following workshops:
  1. How to interact with participants and guide them.
  2. How to conduct a lesson.
  3. What instructions and guidance to provide on swimming techniques.
  4. How to execute a lesson plan and prepare for it.

The workshops focus on the implementation of a lesson according to the prescribed curriculum and ensuring that a lesson runs smoothly and orderly. You will apply the knowledge gained from the workshops in practice under the guidance of a practical supervisor. You will conduct several lessons supervised by the practical supervisor, and afterward, you will discuss together what went well and what could be improved.
The content knowledge primarily focuses on teaching and ingraining the correct techniques and methods for guiding participants. You will learn how to organize your lessons and execute lesson plans in a way that engages the target audience and ensures they both learn and enjoy themselves. All of this takes place in a safe environment.

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If you've earned this badge, you're capable of teaching a group assigned to you. You ensure that the lesson takes place in a safe and pleasant environment, maintaining a positive atmosphere. You're able to assess the participants and gauge how the group is functioning. You execute the lesson plan, providing the right instructions and guidance. Afterward, you can evaluate how the lesson went and identify areas for improvement for next time.
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Task no.1
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The task of teaching is considered complete when the specified results are achieved in each subtask.

Within this task, you perform the following subtasks:
1. Guiding athletes during lessons.
The results of this subtask are:
  • Guidance aligns with the athletes' needs.
  • Guidance supports a positive learning environment.
  • Social and physical safety is ensured.

2. Conducting lessons.
The results of this subtask are:
  • The lesson is tailored to the participants in consultation with the responsible instructor.

3. Explaining exercises.
The results of this subtask are:
  • The exercise is understood by the participants.
  • Participants engage in and learn from the exercise.

4. Evaluating lessons and reflecting on own actions.
The results of this subtask are:
  • Evaluation focuses on the process and outcomes of the lesson.
  • Self-reflection leads to insights into one's own abilities and areas for improvement in guiding lessons.

Whether you have performed your task effectively is assessed based on the focal points outlined in the protocol under 2.10 and 2.11.
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