Qualification Standard

Authorising body: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
Group of fields: Physical Education and Sport
Occupation: Swimming Instructor
Validity of standard: From 1/12/2025
Qualification level: 4

Qualification Standard

Vocational competence Level

Knowledge and comprehension of human anatomy and physiology for the needs of swimming instructors

4

Knowledge and comprehension of pedagogy and didactics for the needs of swimming instructors

4

Creating a suitable exercise programme in the water while considering the age of clients

5

Explanation and demonstration of swimming techniques

4

Assessment of swimming level

4

Assessment of swimming styles and correction in case of incorrect demonstration

4

Practising basic swimming skills

4

Practising swimming styles

4

Conducting group swimming lessons

4

Keeping safety standards and injury prevention during swimming lessons

3

Following entities have contributed

The Qualification Standard was prepared by the National Institute of Education of the Czech Republic in cooperation with the National Council for Vocational Qualifications, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and experts from these entities: 

  • Asociace bazénů a saun ČR,

  • Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy,

  • Vodní záchranná služba Českého červeného kříže, z. s.

The Vocational Qualification Standard was approved by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.