The OAPP Swim Whisperers® Scholarship Program
Only Alpha Pool Products Down Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to helping reduce drowning statistics. Working together our aim is to improve the quality of adaptive aquatics swim programs for diverse populations by offering discounted Swim Angelfish Swim Whisperers® Certification scholarships. Swim Instructors interested in adaptive aquatics and special needs swim training who are looking for further swim instructor training or if your swimmer has a swim skill obstacle to achieving success, should apply.
Strengthen your adaptive swimming lesson plans
In this online swimming instructor course, you will learn how to address the challenges of swimmers with special needs. The Swim Whisperers® Methodology will teach you effective strategies to help your swimmers overcome roadblocks and will teach you about areas of focus to include in your swim lesson plans.
Our Swim Whisperers® methodology builds on your swim instructor skills whether you were trained as a Basic Swim Instructor (BSI) or Water Safety Instructor (WSI) using American Red Cross; Starfish Aquatics Institute or Swim Lesson University certified; YMCA or private school trained.
You will also learn tips about how to help swimmers achieve swim skill benchmarks faster and with more comfort and overcome obstacles in the water. Watch ‘What every swim instructor needs to know‘ to get a taster for the helpful material that is covered in the Swim Whisperers® Certification.
What to expect from the Scholarship
Scholarship Details
The Only Alpha Pool Products Down Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to giving financial assistance for swim instructors looking for comprehensive adaptive swim training to strengthen their special needs swim program and want to make a difference in their community.
- Up to 20 scholarships available per month.
- OAPP will fund 50% of the cost for Swim Whisperers® Certificate Level 1 training.
How to Apply
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and complete the online OAPP Down Syndrome Foundation Scholarship Application.
Eligibility
This program is open to Swim Instructors who are:
- Competent in teaching ‘learn-to-swim’ classes.
- A Swim Instructor who is striving to improve the quality of adaptive aquatics programs for diverse populations.
- Has a minimum client base of 10 customers for Adaptive Aquatics lessons.
- Based in a geographic area without/with limited adaptive aquatic swim lesson providers.
- USA based and Globally based applicants.
- All applicants must complete our online Eligibility Course. Details will be shared about this course after we receive the application form.
Aquatic Centers & Group Scholarships
The OAPP scholarship program is awarded on an individual basis. We offer generous group discounts for the Swim Whisperers® Certification to Aquatic Centers and larger groups of swim instructors who are looking for continuing education and professional development training opportunities.
