Teach Swimming in St Lucia
Make a real difference on your gap year by coaching swimming to children in the Caribbean.
Program Description
St. Lucia is an island surrounded by incredible sandy beaches and clear blue seas, however many of its inhabitants can not swim and drownings among children are not uncommon. There is a particular need for swim lessons within the island’s poorest communities. During your placement will teach beginner and intermediate swim lessons to children aged between 7 and 14 using our tried and tested methods within pools and beaches.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, potentially even saving lives, while testing your abilities as a coach. How many people do you know who teach children to swim in the Caribbean sea?
Aims & Objectives
The aim of the placement is to teach as many St. Lucian children as possible to swim then develop their technique to improve abilities. Our aim is that this will be achieved by you delivering regular swim lesson to children, teaching various strokes, techniques and survival skills.
There are few public swimming pools in St Lucia, and these all charge high fees for children to use. Our project offers children from the most disadvantaged communities free transportation to the beach so they can take part in our swimming lessons.
Program participant criteria
To volunteer as a coach you must be a minimum of 18 years old. There is no maximum age and we welcome everyone who is passionate to help. But our volunteers do tend on average to be aged 18 to 25. No coaching qualifications are required, just a desire to help others. Obviously a background in swimming is helpful (and recommended).
Project Overview
Included
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- 24-hour assistance from our in-country team
- Coaching placements
- Welcome orientation
- Pre-departure support
- Transport to and from training sessions,
- Coaching shirt
- Breakfast
Not Included
- Flights
- Visa
- Additional food
- Excursions
| Project Length | Cost |
|---|---|
| Two Weeks | £695 |
| Four Weeks | £1195 |
| Six Weeks | £1595 |
| Eight Weeks | £1995 |
| Ten Weeks | £2395 |
| Twelve Weeks | £2795 |
Dates for 2022 Projects
| Project Start Date | Duration |
|---|---|
| 4th February | 2 to 30 Weeks |
| 18th February | 2 to 28 Weeks |
| 4th March | 2 to 26 Weeks |
| 18th March | 2 to 24 Weeks |
| 1st April | 2 to 22 Weeks |
| Project Start Date | Duration |
|---|---|
| 15th April | 2 to 20 Weeks |
| 29th April | 2 to 18 Weeks |
| 13th May | 2 to 16 Weeks |
| 27th May | 2 to 14 Weeks |
| 10th June | 2 to 12 Weeks |
| Project Start Date | Duration |
|---|---|
| 24th June | 2 to 10 Weeks |
| 8th July | 2 to 8 Weeks |
| 22nd July | 2 to 6 Weeks |
| 5th August | 2 to 4 Weeks |
| 19th August | 2 Weeks |