Creativity and different styles of teaching are permitted and encouraged as long as the plan is followed and appropriate skills are taught. Circle Time is mandatory for each lesson time. Get the group together before getting into the pool. Review what has been taught, discuss what will be taught that specific day, practice dry land drills, and most importantly get to know your class by playing name games or with adults discuss what they did over the weekend. This time builds trust and a relationship between the class and the instructor.
Classes are to start and dismiss at the scheduled times.
This means you need to be at work and dressed at least 15 minutes prior to class starting. This allows for any set-up and speaking with the parents. All equipment is to be out and ready before class and returned to its proper storage location after class. If equipment does not meet proper safety standards write it up and make sure the supervisor is aware of the faulty equipment. Parents feel more secure when instructors talk to them about their child.