BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

DEF TIER 1 INSTRUCTOR

A DEF Tier 1 Instructor is the foundation for all DEF training and programs, therefore the backbone of our organization. All Tier 1 Instructors must retain annual currency and operate under supervision and guidance of a DEF Tier 2 Instructor to plan and execute all training. Completion of the Tier 1 Certification program is a demonstration in mastering the basics of instruction of aquatic safety/risk management, water confidence training from beginner to advanced levels, a basic understanding of aquatic fitness programming, and maintaining currency with their CPR/AED certification.

PREREQUISITES
1. Have coaching or fitness instructor experience
2. Have swimming or water experience
3. Able to conduct the DEF Screener:
    a. 10min water tread
    b. 25m 10lb brick tow
    c. Deep end mask retrieval
    d. 25m underwater crossover

SYLLABUS
This 1-day course focuses on our training methodology focusing on the principles of FREE, mental Focus, on-demand Relaxation, Economy of Motion, and Efficient Breathing. The program includes instruction on training your mind, the Deep End Fitness culture, principles, pool safety, pool instruction methods, breathing drills and techniques, water confidence drills, the DEF Screener, and elements of a DEF workflow. The seminar includes one DEF workout that will focus on teamwork, mental fortitude and the principles of FREE.

WHO
The Tier 1 Instructor Course is the first step on the pathway to being a DEF Fully Certified Instructor, it will give you the teaching tools to build upon your own skills as an athlete but also allow you to give the knowledge to teach others.

PAYMENT
To sign up for a seminar you must pay the full course fee. This payment is non-refundable.

Upon completing the Deep End Fitness Tier 1 Instructor Course, NASM, AFAA and ACE will award you 8 CEUs.

JOIN OUR CIRCLE

Become an instructor of an innovative and proven program that has increased athletes’ mental and physical capacity nationwide. We offer instructor training courses for DEF Tier 1 and Tier 2 Certifications, instructed by our DEF Master Trainers. Being an instructor isn’t for everyone. DEF Instructors must have knowledge of the human body and how it is affected by exercise and aquatics training. They have the ability to create and lead individual and group exercises that are tailor-made for the health and fitness needs of their athletes. DEF Instructors must understand and know how to implement the principles of FREE. We are looking for individuals that want to take what they’ve learned, and teach others how to do it.

Upon completion of the training you will receive:

• One-year certification to teach the DEF methodology and program you are certified for (see tier specific capabilities)
• AFAA / NASM, ACE credits
• Access to DEF Programs through Online Training Portal
• DEF Instructor Handbook