“Water safety isn’t just about learning how to swim a stroke—it’s about instilling lifelong awareness and survival skills that every child needs around water. With over 10 years of professional lifeguard experience on beaches and at major waterparks, Coach Anton believes that safety is always the number one priority in the pool.
Here are a few essential milestones every young swimmer should work toward:
- Back Floating: Knowing how to flip onto their back to rest and breathe is the single most important safety skill for a child in distress.
- Safe Pool Entry and Exit: Teaching kids how to safely enter the edge and pull themselves out independently prevents accidental slips.
- Listening to Instructions: Understanding poolside boundaries ensures a structured, secure environment for everyone.
Safety gives children the freedom to have fun. Let’s build water-smart kids together!”
