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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).


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Elke vereniging organiseert activiteiten om leden te werven en te behouden of om hun onderlinge band te versterken en hen te binden aan de vereniging. Meestal is er een projectleider voor die activiteit en ligt er een projectplan of draaiboek dat moet worden uitgevoerd. Jij krijgt daarin bepaalde taken of een rol toegewezen. Die bereid je voor en voert die volgens het draaiboek uit. Daarbij werk je samen met anderen en met de deelnemers om de activiteit zo goed mogelijk te laten verlopen.

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You learn how to best perform your tasks within an event by being familiar with the script, your task or role, and with whom you need to collaborate. You ensure that your task is carried out effectively and work together, coordinating where necessary, to ensure that participants engage safely and enjoyably in the activity.
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Task no.1
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The task of guiding participants at events is considered fulfilled when the specified outcomes for each subtask are achieved.

Within this task, you perform the following subtasks. Each subtask begins with the stated outcome:
1. Guiding participants at events
The outcomes of this subtask are:
  • The athletes are guided with enthusiasm, contributing to the safety of the event. Key points include:
  • Approaching athletes in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
2. Preparation for events
The outcomes of this subtask are:
  • The event is prepared in consultation and based on a script. Key points include:
  • Using a provided script.
  • Consulting with the (final) responsible person.
  • Assisting in the preparation of the event.

3. Assisting in the execution of events
The outcomes of this subtask are:
  • The execution of the activity is actively supported in collaboration.

Key points include:
  • Carrying out assigned tasks.
  • Collaborating with other trainer-coaches and leaders.
  • Taking a problem-solving approach.

4. Evaluating events and reflecting on one's own actions
The outcomes of this subtask are:
  • Evaluation points are addressed.
  • Self-reflection leads to insight into one's own competencies and areas for development in guiding events.

Key points include:
  • Reporting to the (final) responsible person.
  • Participating in the evaluation of the event.
  • Reflecting on one's own actions.
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Time to complete: 6 days 13 hours 30 minutes
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