Certification Program

A first of its kind certification for the learn to swim industry, our certification focuses on the fundamentals all swim instructors should know, leaving space for customized curriculum training developed by each learn to swim program. Training included is 100% online, and also requires verified in-water training and experience hours in order to sit for the certification exam. This certification is open to all swim instructors, both members and non-members.

Join Us

If you are someone passionate about teaching swimming and looking to elevate your learn to swim program, we invite you to join us. We focus on providing a community for swim school owners and learn to swim operators to come together to access business resources and learn best practices to create better, safer swim programs. Membership is open to all learn to swim programs.

Conferences & Workshops

Our conferences and workshops provide the opportunity for like-minded professionals from all over the world to come together for an unforgettable experience. From inspiring keynote speakers, to educational breakout sessions, to invaluable networking opportunities, to money saving connections made with vendors, our events offer it all. Our in-person events include our Spring Workshop held in February and our National Conference held in September/October.

Swim Lessons Save Lives

The Wendy Fereday Swim School recently shared with us a letter they received from swim mom Erin. "We took the boys to our pool...

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When you think everybody’s watching… unfortunately, nobody’s watching.”

A young child uses his swimming knowledge to swim to the pools side when he falls in. Thanks...

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Blue Buoy Family Swim School Featured on Bloomberg TV’s “World’s Greatest TV Show”

Member school Blue Buoy Family Swim School was featured on the "World's Greatest TV Show...

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