Aquatic Gigs to Boost Your Income
Originally aired April 15, 2020.
Many aquatic staff are accomplished teachers and leadership instructors, but they only think to use those skills at the pool. With the economic recession from COVID-19 coming, there's no better time to start a side gig using your aquatic skills. Learn from someone who captured untapped audiences and built a successful and sustainable business.
Powerpoint Slides
ABC first aid + aquatics
Ben Zimmerman
Ben has 10+ years of aquatic and first aid experience in various roles. In 2014 Ben created his own company to put his passion into action. Ben is a leadership instructor with Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross and Heart and Stroke Foundation. From Swim Lessons, National Lifeguard Courses, First Aid and CPR Courses , Basic Life Support, Workshops, Workplace Training and more, Ben is always advancing his knowledge and certifications. Ben is in the final stage of becoming an Instructor Trainer.
00:00 Welcome
30:01 Introducing Ben Zimmerman
30:26 Presentation
1:20:44 End of Presentation
1:22:17 Q & A
Part II
Links/Resources
Sole Proprietorship (Canada)
Registering a Corporation (Canada)
Motivating Aquatic Staff
Realistic Lifeguard Training Methods
Spiral Tunnels
How I Built This: Zumba
NPR's How I Built This
The Goal Digger Podcast
Royal & Sun Alliance
Lifesaving Society of British Columbia Insurance
Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) insurance
Prestan Manikins
Auvi-Q Trainer Request
Laerdal Little Anne AED Training System
University of Regina v Biletski Diving Settlement
