Who this is for
- Coaches who want to teach infants, babies, and toddlers
- Teachers working with parent-assisted early years classes
- Candidates who enjoy gentle, developmental, child-focused teaching
Penguin Academy
SpecialistSSI Swim Teacher Baby & Me
Specialist SSI certification for teaching babies, toddlers, and parent-assisted early water confidence classes, with React Right included.
- 1 full day, 9am-6pm
- React Right included
- 1-8 candidates
- 8 in-water attachments
Course fee
$1,688
- React Right
- Included
- Certification
- SSI pathway
- Duration
- 1 full day
- Class size
- 1-8 candidates
Overview
What this course prepares you for
SSI Swim Teacher Baby & Me prepares coaches to teach young children with patience, safety awareness, parent communication, and age-appropriate water familiarisation methods. It runs as a 1 full day course from 9am-6pm in CBD / Central Singapore, with theory, practical assessment, and at least 8 in-water attachment sessions with Penguin Swim Classes required to pass.
How it works
A clear course path before you apply
- 01
Complete the 1-day SSI course training and assessment
- 02
Attend at least 8 in-water attachment sessions with Penguin Swim Classes
- 03
Continue with Penguin mentorship, support, and refresher options after certification
Course fit
Who it is for and what you will learn
What you will learn
- Early water confidence and familiarisation methods
- Parent communication and class management
- Age-appropriate safety and progression
- Building trust with infants, toddlers, and families
- React Right CPR + AED emergency response
Certification
Certification, entry requirements, and pathway
Certification
SSI Swim Teacher Baby & Me certification with React Right CPR + AED included. Course fee: $1,688 SGD.
Entry requirements
- Comfort working with young children and parents
- Patient communication style
- Relevant swimming or teaching background is helpful
Practical teaching notes
- Best for coaches who want to specialise in infants, babies, toddlers, and parent-assisted classes
- Practical work may include parent communication, safe handling, and early water familiarisation planning
- Candidates should be prepared for slower, gentler progression and strong family communication
- To pass the SSI swim teacher certification pathway, candidates must complete at least 8 in-water attachment sessions with Penguin Swim Classes, plus the required theory and practical assessment.
Career pathway
- Teach baby and toddler classes
- Support parent-assisted early years swim programmes
- Add Level 1 or Adult certification to broaden your coaching range
- Grow into specialist early childhood aquatic teaching
FAQ
Questions before applying
- Does this course cover parent-assisted classes?
- Yes. Parent communication and early years class delivery are key parts of the Baby pathway.
- Is React Right included?
- Yes. React Right CPR + AED is included in the $1,688 SGD SSI Swim Teacher Baby & Me course fee.
- How long is the Baby & Me course?
- Each main SSI swim teacher course runs as 1 full day from 9am-6pm in CBD / Central Singapore. Courses can run every day subject to trainer and pool availability, with small class size from 1 to 8 candidates.
- Do I need to love working with young children?
- Yes. This course is best for patient candidates who enjoy coaching infants, toddlers, and families.
- Who should take Swim Teacher Baby?
- This course is for coaches who want to teach infants, babies, toddlers, and parent-assisted early water confidence classes.
- What makes baby swimming different?
- Baby and toddler teaching is slower, gentler, and more parent-led. The focus is comfort, safety, trust, and early water familiarity.
- Are practical attachments required?
- To pass the SSI swim teacher certification pathway, candidates must complete at least 8 in-water attachment sessions with Penguin Swim Classes, plus the required theory and practical assessment.
- Can this certification support a specialist teaching niche?
- Yes. Baby swim teaching can become a specialist early-childhood aquatic pathway for coaches who enjoy working with families.
- What support is included after Baby & Me?
- Penguin Swim School includes lifetime mentorship, 24/7 Penguin Support, Lifetime Penguin Family Membership, and lifetime refresher access at a discounted rate payable by the coach.
Next step
Ready to discuss Baby & Me?
Apply online or message Penguin Swim School to confirm the right course pathway, intake timing, and next steps.