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4d •
Quick reflection:
When you walk into a room—does the room settle… or tighten? Your emotional state influences everyone around you. Leaders and parents most of all. What’s one habit that helps you regulate before you respond?
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I feel I am seen as a team player with skills to make the team stronger. I think my colleagues feel I am reliable, trustworthy and friendly. They know I will do my best to meet the challenges a swimmer or teacher presents. If I don't know an answer, I will research and ask. In general, I feel the room is at ease when I enter. My habit - I try to keep the parent in mind. They are entrusting their precious child with me to teach skills that may safe a child's life. This isn't really a habit, but maybe a mindset.
4d •
Quick roll call
I’m realizing I’ve been the main poster here, and I want this to become a real working community—not a feed. Comment with 3 quick things: 1. I’m a: (lifeguard / instructor / manager / owner / vendor / other) 2. My biggest stuck point right now is: ____ 3. I can help others with: ____ No long answers needed—1 sentence each.
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1. I'm a swim instructor (WSI, adaptive and soon to be ISR certifications), lifeguard, assistant coach and owner of mobile business. 2. My biggest sticking point is how to deliver a variety of services to rural communities, as well as, promoting effective aquatic operations for remodeled/restructured existing community pools. At this point, I see myself more as a facilitator rather than an aquatics manager. My hope is for communities to develop robust facilities and value what they do have. 3. I can help others with strategies/techniques to develop swim skills and water safety skills through traditional and adaptive swim lessons. I can help "navigate the waters" through building a part time business while maintaining a full time career (I was a swim instructor, growing a mobile swim lesson business for 12yrs before retiring as a special education teacher in 2024.)
5d •
All Things Aquatics
Who is on the all things aquatics fb page ? https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1bjZY4YgZj/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Me too.
22d •
Anticipation isn’t always excitement — sometimes it’s “the pool looks huge.”
This page captures what many kids feel on Day 1: big space, deeper-than-expected water, and that shy moment of “do I raise my hand?” If you teach swim lessons (or parent during them), look for these signs of anticipation: - scanning the pool / hesitating at the edge - quiet body, big eyes - watching other kids before joining in That’s not “resistance.” That’s processing. And we can teach from there. What do your kids/students do on the first day—talk a lot, freeze, cling, or watch? (This is the first page in my book “Swim With Me”)
2 likes • 20d
@Neva Fairfield I really like this strategy too. It defines the space and makes the huge pool not so scary.
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I Will Wait is equally important. First, I need the kids to overcome their fear of the water.
22d •
Research Update: Swim Lessons, Safety, and What I’m Building
I’m continuing to pursue a research-backed way to track what “safe and healthy” swim lessons look like for children, physically and emotionally. This is not me “collecting data for fun.” This is me building a real framework the aquatics world can use. Here’s what I can say today: - I’m actively pursuing a partnership with established professionals/organizations to strengthen the methodology and credibility. - Until agreements are finalized, I won’t name names but progress is being made. - I’m committed to doing this ethically, carefully, and in a way that protects kids and respects families. If you’ve been watching quietly: don’t count me out. I’m still here, and I’m still moving. If you want to support this effort, the best thing you can do right now is stay engaged, share thoughtful input when I ask for it, and help keep the conversation focused on child safety, not ego or hype. More soon. — Nicole https://form.jotform.com/253215397819062
1 like • 21d
Thank you! I plan to stay engaged and provide helpful input.
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@beth-baker-6361
My name is Beth Baker. I am a retired special education teacher pursuing a second career as a swim instructor. I serve communities in West Michigan.
Active 2d ago
Joined Nov 14, 2025