When hiring staff for a swim organization it is no secret that you have to be extra selective, after all we are dealing with young swimmers in an aquatic environment! I sat down with Carla Zarifeh, Managing Partner at Aquaventures Swim Centre in Vancouver, BC and here’s what she had to say on this topic! What are the characteristics that you look for when interviewing candidates for a position within your organization? We hire [...]

  Swim safety is always most important. Children get excited especially when going for a swim with their parents so it’s very important that the parents enforce the same safety protocols as during lessons. For example, make sure children always walk, not run on deck. Parents should always be the child's "water watcher" and always be within an arms reach. Parents be sure to give children the queue to jump! Be sure to say..." big [...]