A swimming school in Dubai has found a unique approach to teach beginners how to swim. Amphibious Swim School in Jumeirah now offers one hour of free swimming lessons to individuals who spend just 15 minutes cleaning the beach. The school’s founder, Bimbo Calitis, aims to help learners gain valuable swimming skills while also promoting environmental responsibility. With the summer heat drawing more people to the beach and pool, this opportunity couldn’t come at a better time.
When and Where
The free swimming sessions take place every Saturday and Sunday, starting at 7:30 am. The venue is Jumeirah 1 public beach near La Mer South. Open to all ages, participants can join whenever they please. Calitis provides the necessary equipment, including floats, kickboards, safety rings, and pull buoys. All learners need to bring are their goggles, a swimsuit, water, and sunblock. The most important requirements are a positive attitude, a strong desire to learn, and a passion for beach cleaning. Initially, the free open water swimming lessons are exclusively available to Filipinos as a way for Calitis to give back to his community.
Lifeguard Profession
Another objective of these free swimming lessons is to identify individuals interested in pursuing a career as lifeguards. Calitis acknowledges many Filipinos who come to Dubai in search of employment. Having started his own journey as a lifeguard 14 years ago, Calitis understands the potential for lifeguarding jobs in Dubai, with the presence of water parks, public beaches, and pools. Salaries for lifeguards range from Dh2,500 to Dh5,000, depending on experience. Calitis hopes that his fellow Filipinos will seize this opportunity and find suitable employment. He takes pride in having helped his siblings, nephew, and niece secure positions as lifeguards and swimming instructors in Dubai. Calitis is committed to guiding beginners from basic freestyle swimming to becoming advanced swimmers, lifeguards, or swimming instructors.
How to Sign Up for Free Swimming Lessons?
Calitis assures beginners that they can learn basic freestyle swimming in just two weeks. To sign up for free swimming lessons, interested individuals can contact Calitis via WhatsApp at +971 50 976 4948 or reach out to Amphibious Swim School through their social media accounts or website. (surfdxb.com)
