BECOME A VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR
S.W.A.M. Sudbury instructors come from diverse backgrounds but all are dedicated volunteers. The opportunity to become a volunteer is open to all community members 16 years of age and older.
Although our typical instructor recruitment periods are August-September and December-January, we are always looking for new instructors! The more instructors we have, the more children we can teach! Please note that if you apply outside of the aforementioned recruitment periods, our response may be slower than usual.
We are looking for volunteers who are;
- passionate
- enthusiastic
- patient
- reliable (able to commit to the entire 7-8 week swim session)
Other qualities in volunteers (but not MANDATORY):
- teaching experience (preferably, but not necessarily, swimming-related)
- experience working with children
- experience working with persons with disabilities
We provide training to ALL volunteers prior to the session.
Because S.W.A.M. is a non-certificate program, possession of valid certifications (such as NLS or WSI) is not a formal requirement to becoming an instructor (although it is a strong asset).Three fully certified lifeguards are always on duty during lessons.
Please note a recent Vulnerable Sector Check is REQUIRED FOR ALL S.W.A.M. VOLUNTEERS.
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Volunteer Email Sign Up Winter 2025: Click here