Swimming Proficiency for Work
Swimming is far more than a recreational pastime or a personal achievement, it is a vital skill that underpins safety, efficiency, and confidence for professionals working in aquatic environments.
What Careers require Swimming Proficiency?
There are a number of careers which requires you to be a strong, confident swimmer:
• Lifeguards / Swim coaches
• Firefighters especially flood zone areas
• Search and rescue teams
• Marine biologists
• Environmental scientists
• Medical emergency teams
• Law enforcement units
• Cruise ship and resort staff
• Adventure tour guide
• Aircraft cabin crew
How to Gain
Swimming Proficiency
At SOL Waves we will assist you in gaining your swimming proficiency where safety and rescue operations are required.
• Identify areas of improvement e.g. stroke technique, endurance, breathing or speed.
• Master strokes such as freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and treading water.
• Work on efficient breathing, smooth strokes to reduce fatigue.
• Encourage training to boost stamina and speed.
• Rescue techniques - Towing, approach strokes and victim handling.
• Underwater navigation – for diving and marine work.
• Survival Swimming – Swimming with gear or in rough conditions.
• To be able to swim 25 metres unaided.