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SWAT Programme
Leadership and Instructor Pathway
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Aspiring SWAT
A.S.W.A.T – Aspiring Leaders
Focus areas of this programme for children from age 5+ include:
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Supporting with warmups and basic drills
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Demonstrating techniques with instructors
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Supporting junior classes
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Encouraging recognition and participation
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Acting as a role model for club values
Outcome of A.S.W.A.T -
Students become: Reliable assistance, confident communicators, positive role models and ready to move onto developing their skills further.
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Rising SWAT
R.S.W.A.T – Rising Leaders
Focus areas of this programme for children 9+ include:
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Welcoming and including new members
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Supporting technical skills development
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Assisting instructors with warmups and demonstrations
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Encouraging peers through praise and positive communication
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Maintaining shared spaces
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Supporting word‑of‑the‑week or values‑based tasks
Outcome of R.S.W.A.T
Students become: Socially and increased technical confidence. Early leadership experience and heightened sense of ownership and responsibility.
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SWAT
S.W.A.T – Special Winning Attitude Team
This is a more Advanced leadership programme for students ready to support coaching, culture, and Academy operations and is for children aged 12+
Focus areas Include:
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Leadership in Action: Leading warm‑ups independently, Supporting full class segments, demonstrating advanced techniques
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Culture & Community: Welcome new families, Support club events, Model club values consistently, Assist with communication and recognition.
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Operational Support
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Personal Development
Outcome of S.W.A.T
Students become: Trusted leaders and confident assistant coaches, ambassadors for the club and ready for a more formal, extended and advanced leadership and instructing pathway that is aligned to professional standards
