Teach Back Floats with Confidence: Assisted and Unassisted Back Float Lesson Plan

Teach Back Floats with Confidence: Assisted & Unassisted Back Float Lesson Plan

Help your swimmers master one of the most essential water safety skills—floating on their back! This easy-to-follow digital template is designed for swim instructors, parents, and educators looking to teach both assisted and unassisted back floats effectively.

This template includes:

• Step-by-step instructions for teaching assisted back floats

• Progressions to transition swimmers to unassisted floats

• Visual cues and key teaching phrases

• Troubleshooting tips for common challenges

• Safety and support techniques

• Bonus: Printable lesson plan and practice checklist

Whether you're working with beginners or helping more advanced swimmers gain independence, this back float guide builds confidence, water comfort, and safety from start to finish.

Perfect for swim schools, private instructors, homeschool programs, or parents teaching their kids to swim!