Qualification Standard

Authorising body: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
Group of fields: Physical Education and Sport
Occupation: Swimming Instructor
Validity of standard: From 23/12/2025
Qualification level: 4

Qualification Standard

Vocational competence Level

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant to the needs for a children's swimming instructor

4

Assessing the level of mastery of basic swimming skills in relation to a child's developmental potential

4

Practising basic swimming skills while bearing in mind the child's developmental potential

4

Swimming using model swimming techniques for the needs of a children's swimming instructor

4

Practising swimming techniques for the needs of a children's swimming instructor

4

Assessing children's level of mastery of swimming techniques and correcting any mistakes

4

Designing framework plans for water exercise programmes suitable for children of different ages

4

Conducting lessons in water exercises for children

4

Communicating with parents and providing them with didactic education in the field of children's swimming

4

Ensuring the safety of children and preventing accidents during swimming lessons

4

Following entities have contributed

The Vocational 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: 

  • Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy

  • Akademie Anahita

  • Alince dětského plavání

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