Thank you for sharing. The comparison chart is very helpful and timely. Scheduling and registration is overwhelming for an independent instructor/owner with a growing busines.

I feel I am seen as a team player with skills to make the team stronger. I think my colleagues feel I am reliable, trustworthy and friendly. They know I will do my best to meet the challenges a swimmer or teacher presents. If I don't know an answer, I will research and ask. In general, I feel the room is at ease when I enter. My habit - I try to keep the parent in mind. They are entrusting their precious child with me to teach skills that may safe a child's life. This isn't really a habit, but maybe a mindset.

1. I'm a swim instructor (WSI, adaptive and soon to be ISR certifications), lifeguard, assistant coach and owner of mobile business. 2. My biggest sticking point is how to deliver a variety of services to rural communities, as well as, promoting effective aquatic operations for remodeled/restructured existing community pools. At this point, I see myself more as a facilitator rather than an aquatics manager. My hope is for communities to develop robust facilities and value what they do have. 3. I can help others with strategies/techniques to develop swim skills and water safety skills through traditional and adaptive swim lessons. I can help "navigate the waters" through building a part time business while maintaining a full time career (I was a swim instructor, growing a mobile swim lesson business for 12yrs before retiring as a special education teacher in 2024.)

Me too.

@Neva Fairfield I really like this strategy too. It defines the space and makes the huge pool not so scary.

I Will Wait is equally important. First, I need the kids to overcome their fear of the water.