NAZIM ABDUL BARI

Maldives Swimming and Life Saving Skills Training School (MSLSTS) recognizes Nazim Abdul Bari as a versatile aquatic and resort professional with extensive multidisciplinary experience spanning swimming instruction, professional coaching, lifeguarding, water rescue, marine activities, childcare, and luxury hospitality operations.
Nazim has developed his professional career across the aquatic, marine tourism, and luxury resort sectors, combining practical water-safety expertise with experience in guest services, children's recreation, education, and operational safety. His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to continuous learning, responsible practice, and the development of safe and enriching aquatic and recreational environments.
He has been actively involved in swimming instruction and coaching in the Maldives since 2014 and obtained his International Swim Coach Certification on 4 March 2024. His experience includes structured swimming instruction for learners of different abilities, incorporating water safety, rescue awareness, emergency preparedness, confidence-building, and self-rescue principles into aquatic education.

Nazim has contributed to aquatic education and swimming development through national aquatic programmes in the Maldives. He served as a core instructor in the Learn to Swim Programme in 2019, supporting programmes conducted across Baa Eydhafushi, Soneva Fushi, and Baa Namoona. His contribution to the programme was formally recognized through a Certificate of Appreciation.

His professional record also includes recognition as an Official Witness for the Largest Group Snorkelling Event at Baani 2025, involving 623 participants in Baa Atoll.

Nazim's professional expertise includes:

• Swimming Instruction and Coaching
• Lifeguarding and Water Safety
• Water Rescue Operations
• Snorkelling and Marine Activities
• Open-Water Safety
• Hanifaru Marine Tourism and Guiding
• Sailing and Windsurfing
• Emergency and First Aid Preparedness
• Aquatic Risk Awareness and Safety Management

His professional qualifications include International Swim Coach Certification (2024), Swimming Instructor Certification (2014), International Lifeguard Certification (2017), Water Rescue Certification from the Police Academy (2015), and ILS Junior Lifeguard Certification (2015).

Marine & Snorkelling Experience

Nazim has significant practical experience in marine recreation and guided snorkelling activities. During his time as a Snorkelling and Hanifaru Tour Guide at Soneva Fushi, he conducted guided marine excursions, supported guests with different levels of swimming confidence, delivered marine-environment briefings, and maintained open-water safety practices during excursions.

His experience in the Baa Atoll marine environment has further strengthened his understanding of responsible marine tourism, guest safety, environmental awareness, and operational risk management.

Childcare & Early Childhood Development

In addition to his aquatic background, Nazim has developed substantial professional experience in luxury resort childcare and children's recreational services.

As a Kids Club Officer at Soneva Fushi, he has been involved in the operation of The Den, supporting children's recreational, educational, and developmental activities. His experience includes age-appropriate programming, positive behaviour management, childcare procedures, paediatric first aid readiness, and working with international families and guests.

His additional qualifications include international childcare programmes through World Wide Kids, together with City & Guilds-accredited training in paediatric first aid, child development, behaviour management, childcare policies and procedures, and resort childcare operations.

Aquatics, Lifeguarding & Maritime

• International Swim Coach Certification (4 March 2024)

• Swimming Instructor Certification — Swimming Association of Maldives (2014)

• International Lifeguard Certification (2017)

• Water Rescue Certificate — Police Academy (11 December 2015)

• ILS Junior Lifeguard Certificate (2015)

• NIYAMI Certificate 02 — Maritime Academy of Maldives

• Yamaha Outboard Engine Operators & Maintenance Course (2012)

• Sailing and Windsurfing Certificate

Childcare & Early Childhood Education (City & Guilds / WWK / Alison)

• International Childcare for Leisure & Tourism (Tiers 1, 2 & 3) — World Wide Kids

• Paediatric First Aid — City & Guilds accredited

• Child Development — City & Guilds accredited

• Behaviour Management — City & Guilds accredited

• Childcare Policies and Procedures — City & Guilds accredited

• Working Documentation for a Resort Childcare Service — City & Guilds accredited

• Babysitting Certification — City & Guilds accredited

• Childcare and EYFS — Alison

• Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood — Alison

Health, Safety & Resort Leadership

• Soneva Coach Certificate — Soneva Fushi (20 March 2019)

• Fire & Rescue Training Certificate — Fire and Rescue Training School, K. Villingili (2017)

• CPR Certification

• Foundation Level Food Hygiene Certificate — Food Standards Agency (FSA) (2009)

MSLSTS recognizes Nazim's professional approach as being grounded in responsibility, water safety, effective communication, patience, teamwork, continuous learning, and service excellence.

His combination of aquatic instruction, lifesaving and water-rescue knowledge, marine experience, childcare expertise, and luxury resort operations provides a distinctive multidisciplinary professional profile within the Maldivian tourism and aquatic-safety sector.

His continued commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing contributes to the advancement of safe aquatic practices, guest wellbeing, children's development, and quality recreational services in the Maldives.

Maldives Swimming and Life Saving Skills Training School (MSLSTS) is pleased to recognize and present Nazim Abdul Bari as a professional whose career reflects the importance of combining aquatic competence, safety leadership, education, and responsible guest service.