Selection Criteria Guidelines
The selection criteria is outlined in the Application Form (Click here)
Nominations must include detailed information that directly addresses all areas of the selection criteria, including clear and substantiated examples of each.
Nominations should provide suitable examples to demonstrate the nominees breadth and depth of skills, experience and knowledge of all areas of the selection criteria.
The nomination should reflect the nominees involvement in, understanding of and compliance with AUSTSWIM’s code of behaviour, objectives and guidelines for teaching swimming and water safety.
Nominations that are in contravention of AUSTSWIM Guidelines for Teaching Swimming and Water Safety &/or Code of Behaviour and Objectives will not be considered.
NOMINATION SELECTION CRITERIA
(All sections must be addressed. Attach all supporting evidence to the nomination form)
Entrants must write a submission. The submission must answer selection criteria a, b, c and d, and adhere to the submission requirements above.
SECTION A - PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
In 200 words or less provide clear examples and evidence that support the applicant’s personal attributes to teaching in relation to each of the following:
Attire
Presentation
Lesson preparation
Communication skills
Positive attitude
Adherence to the AUSTSWIM code of behaviour, objectives and guidelines
SECTION B - TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS:
In 200 words or less provide clear examples and evidence that supports the applicant’s teaching effectiveness including:
Safety implementation
Supervision
Effective communication
Ability to modify lessons to suit circumstances
Use of appropriate teaching strategies and techniques
Use of appropriate feedback to students
Behaviour management
SECTION C - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
In 200 words or less provide clear examples and evidence that supports the applicant’s commitment to professional development above and beyond that required for AUSTSWIM Teacher™ license re-renewal.
SECTION D - LEADERSHIP:
In 200 words or less provide clear examples and evidence that supports the applicant’s commitment to the training and development of other AUSTSWIM Teachers™ according to the AUSTSWIM code of behaviour , guidelines and objectives.