Adaptive Aquatics Group Certification – Professional Development for Swim Instructor Organizations2024-10-28T12:21:42-04:00

Adaptive Swim Certification for Groups

Empower your team to adapt their teaching for swimmers with special needs. Invest in specialized training with the adaptive Swim Whisperers Multi-Level Online Certification.

Get Your Group Ready to Transform Abilities

Develop your team of swim instructors and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to work with the special needs population.

Continued learning and professional development (CPD) are essential to keep your team’s skills current and up to date.

Why Should You Invest in Adaptive Swim Training?

The benefit of investing in your staff is that your swim school will better serve communities with diverse learning needs and disabilities.

The Rise

15% of all public school students received special education services in 2022-23, signifying a growing trend.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics

Prevalence

1 in 36 children have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Source: CDC

Diagnosis

1 in 6 (17%) children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with a developmental disability.
Source: CDC

Growth

Over 3 million children (4.3%) in the United States have a disability and this rate is growing. The most common disability was cognitive difficulty.
Source: Census Bureau

Given these growing trends, it is likely that you are experiencing increased demand for all abilities swim lessons.
The Swim Whisperers® methodology is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of swimmers with physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory disabilities.

Attract New Clients

Showing that your team has been certified in Adaptive Aquatics gives confidence to your customers that their child will be in safe hands and will progress through your swim curriculum. Here are some other benefits:

  • Increased Customer Trust
    Build your swim school’s reputation and credibility within the special needs community in the areas your serve.

  • Improved Customer Satisfaction
    Enhancing the knowledge and skills of your employees will result in a more effective teaching team, with more satisfied customers.
  • Develop Your Teams
    Build your teams’ confidence and empower them by investing in the development of their adaptive skills and knowledge to teach children with challenges. Investing in training shows your team you believe in their potential, making them feel valued, appreciated, and more engaged.
  • Team Collaboration
    By investing in professional development for your entire team, you can upskill them simultaneously. This creates opportunities for your team to problem solve together.
  • Contribute to Water Safety
    Having swim instructors trained in adaptive aquatics can help enhance safety and reduce risk at your pool, specifically for the special needs community.

Group Rates Additional Benefits

  • Discount Tiers
    Save from 5% to 33% off Level 1 (depending on group size).

  • Multi-Level Discounts
    Group purchases of multiple levels (per person) may qualify for an applicable bonus discount.
  • Pre-purchase Codes

    Pre-purchase group codes that can be used for future staff members.
  • Modification Flexibility
    Make adjustments to the number of certifications and mix of certification levels until your payment is due.
  • Streamlined Distribution
    Upon full payment, receive group codes via email to easily share with your team.

  • Flexible Start Dates
    Staff can begin their course whenever they are ready.

Here’s how it works

Request a Group Quote

Simply reach out to us and let us know the number of staff members you’d like to certify and the specific levels you’re interested in for each staff member.

We Respond Quickly

We’ll get back to you with a personalized quote outlining the total cost and the discount you qualify for based on your group size and selection.

Transparent Pricing

Our commitment to clear and upfront pricing ensures you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for with full confidence before you commit.

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credits

We provide the necessary documents needed for you to submit individually to your accrediting body, to gain CEUs in your State. Email cert@swimangelfish.com for more details.

Group Rates FAQ

Can I purchase group certifications for someone outside of my organization?2024-09-18T16:43:17-04:00

No, group rates only apply to groups from the same organization, to be billed on one single invoice. You need to supply names for each member of your group. Codes will be allocated by name. If you are pre-purchasing certifications for future staff members, let us know the staff members’ name as soon as possible.

Once multiple certifications are purchased, will the code ever expire?2024-09-18T16:44:55-04:00

Yes, the group codes expire 12 months following the date of purchase. A reactivation fee will apply to extend each code beyond the initial 12-month period.

Help! I purchased the incorrect number of certifications and/or mix of levels, can I change this after I received my codes?2024-09-18T16:45:48-04:00

We will need to discuss this individually. We do not offer refunds for unused or incorrect mix of levels once the purchase has been made. However, we will work with you to try and resolve issues if they arise.

What are the group discounts for Level 1 and other certification Levels?2024-09-18T16:47:26-04:00

We offer tiered discounts on all Swim Whisperers® Certifications for groups! To provide the most accurate quote, we consider the number of participants and the mix of certification levels you’re interested in. For more details on discounts and purchasing options, contact us at cert@swimangelfish.com.

I want to partner with Swim Angelfish and Swim Whisperers® who should I contact?2024-09-18T16:48:12-04:00

We would love to talk to you about how we can work together, please email us at cert@swimangelfish.com.

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