Los Angeles (LA) Swimming Instructor

32 years experience teaching lessons and coaching; with Happy Swimmers for 5 years. Experience with: infants, children, teens, educational disabilities, adults.
Specialties: (She can do it all) and competitive swimming;  age group coach; member American Swim Coaches Association.

Emma, Burbank Swim Instructor

Serving also Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake.
I have been teaching swim lessons during summers and year round for five years. I started competitively swimming when I was 10, and swam up until college when I played water polo and ended my career as the captain of my team. While I was in college I taught year round and because there was always a shortage of mommy and me teachers, I have a lot of experience working with children 3 years and under. I also love technique and stroke work because of my competitive background. I have an intense passion for the water; every time I jump into the pool I have a blast. Safety is my number one priority, I like to get to know children and work at their own individual pace. I try to show children that the water is not a scary place. Once children are having fun they are much easier to work with and more open to trying new things.

I’m also open to swim lesson teaching in Encino, Tarzana, Northridge, Calabasas to name a few. I am CPR, Lifeguard, First Aid, Sports Injury Prevention, and Water Safety certified. I have experience with all ages, even Parent and Me classes with infants. I have taught children with various special needs. I have been teaching for almost 3 years and have enjoyed every moment of it!

General areas of service: Woodland Hills, Chatsworth, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Reseda, Tarzana, Lake Balboa, and Granada Hills

Years As A Swim Instructor: 6, Certs: CPR & First Aid

I specialize in competitive water polo and swimming, I participated in both sports all 4 years of college. I have NCAA Division 1 experience in both. I have also taught springboard diving lessons as well. I have taught all ages 0+. I have 13 years of experience working with children outside the pool along with university courses in child development. My teaching methods make the learning process fun and memorable. I like to challenge the swimmer with games and pool toys. I keep the learning environment calm and stress free so that the child can progress at a rate that is comfortable, yet challenging.

Kelsey-Jane, West Hills Swimming Instructor

Areas I serve: San Fernando Valley, Ventura County, & Hollywood
Years I have been a swim instructor: 6 years
Certifications: Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/Formerly WSI
Specialties Offered: Experience with special needs such as Autism and Downs Syndrome, Swim Team stroke work

I have been swimming competitively since the age of 6 and am currently on the Regis College NCAA Swimming & Diving Team where I attend school in Weston, Massachusetts. I have had experience teaching swimmers of all ages from only a few months old to adults learning how to swim. As the oldest of four and a nanny I have plenty experience working with children and I love every second of it! I have taught lessons to children with Special Needs and growing up with a brother who has Autism has certainly shown me the inner workings of children with Autism. I firmly believe that swimming should be a fun and exciting experience not something to be feared or dreaded. Swim lessons for me feel like fun not work and the kids I teach have a blast too! I look forward to working with you and your children this summer!

Serving the San Fernando and Simi ValleyCurrent certifications in Lifeguard, WSI, CPR, First Aid, AED, Lifeguard Instructor, CPR-AED & FA Instructor
Parent Child, Learn to Swim, Competitive Age Group and High School Coach, Stroke Improvement, Synchronized Swimming, Aqua Aerobics.I’ve been swimming all my life and teaching swimming on and off 20+years. The experience of competing on a nationally ranked synchronized team during Jr. High, HS and College was a great gift.  My teaching philosophy?  Make the water a friendly environment for fun and exercise. Kids and adults alike learn safety and survival skills, and gradually add swimming technique and endurance. Long term, my hope is that all my students keep swimming their whole lives. It is the best aerobic, low impact workout available.  Relieve stress, gain strength, reconnect with your first environment: WATER.

Jack, Pasadena Swim InstructorAlso serving San Marino, Burbank, Glendale, Altadena, San Gabriel Valley

I have been teaching swimming lessons for 9 years.
I have taught all ages from tots to adults and I also have taught adaptive kids.
I also speak Vietnamese.
I believe that everyone is able to learn how to swim and it just takes time and commitment.

I like to teach little kids because I see a lot of improvement in them, and I am happy when the kids I teach

have gone on to join private swim teams–success!

Rome, Sherman Oaks Swim Instructor

Other Cities that I serve are Van Nuys, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Granada Hills, North Hollywood and even across the mountain in Hollywood, West Hollywood and Bel Air.
I have been a swim instructor for 7 yrs. and I have been a Lifeguard for around 8 yrs. I am currently certified in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED. I have been a swim teamer since the age of 8. At the age of 15 I switched teams and pools in my hometown of Birmingham, Al. That afforded me the opportunity to occasionally train under the eye of 3-time Olympic Gold Medal winner and current chief fundraiser of USA Swimming Rowdy Gaines. I have taught from Beginners to Advanced…from first time touching the water to assisting in stroke clinics. I also have a small amount of experience working with kids with ADHD, and Autism. I always make sure that when I’m teaching my kids are learning but also having fun and laughing. If the kids are having fun during class it will help ensure that they always want to come back for more and feel completely at home in the water.

Stephanie M., Central Los Angeles Swim Instructor

Also generally serving: Downtown, Silver Lake, Los Feliz and Hollywood

This summer will be my tenth year teaching swimming. Over the years, I have worked with kids of all ages as well as adults – and yes, even with the very timid ones . First and foremost, safety is my number one priority. Next, with a positive and patient attitude, I like to focus on building my student’s swimming skills all while having a great time! I graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in psychology and am fluent in Spanish. I hope to not only teach my students how to swim but to also help them develop confidence and take pride in their hard work.

Peter, Swim instructor based in
Porter Ranch, San Fernando Valley

Also generally serving Northridge, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana
Years of Experience: I have 4+ years of instruction experience teaching toddlers through teenagers.
I’m certified in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding. Specialty: I’m bilingual in English/Korean. I have experience in teaching special needs children with blindness.

I focus on improving children’s swimming skills through fun and safe lessons that kids will enjoy. Swimming has been a lifelong passion and nothing makes me happier than seeing children share my love for the water.

Swim Instructor Staff Serving the LA Basin (from Pacific Palisades and the Westside to Hollywood/Los Feliz, and Downtown, even the Beach Cities, Palos Verdes, and Long Beach)

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Robert Bracken, Swim Instructor Booking Manager, and Client Services, and Senior Swim Instructor
After retiring from a 25-year career with Air France at the end of 2006, Rob created a consulting company that specializes in several areas including swim instruction. He began swimming competitively in AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) meets at the age of 10. By the age of 13, he was teaching swimming to neighborhood children including those with special needs and those with a fear of water. Rob thinks that being young at heart is a reason that both children and adults trust him. “After all, swimming is fun and that is what has to be conveyed to a student. There is nothing better than seeing a smile on the face of someone who has just overcome a fear or an obstacle to fulfill a goal.” With teaching water safety and confidence as the number one priority, he individualizes each lesson to the needs of the student with emphasis on creativity and fun.

Los Angeles Swim Instructor Liz

Liz Greenfield, Los Angeles Swimming Instructor

Liz began down the aquatics road teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding at YMCA Camp Combe in Putnam Valley, NY in 1999. She worked as a Waterfront Assistant/Head Lifeguard at YMCA Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, NY. For the 4 years Liz has lived in Los Angeles, she has been active in the swimming world. She taught infant/toddler parent/child and youth swim lessons at the Santa Monica YMCA. Liz also contributed to the competitive swimming world as Head Coach of the middle division swim team at Brentwood School for several seasons.

Mohammad, Santa Monica Private Swim Instructor

Mohammad, Los Angeles Private Swim instructor

I live in Santa Monica, CA

Cities I serve: Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Brentwood, Bel Air, Westwood/West LA, Beverly Hills

I have been teaching and coaching for 6 years.Currently certified:

• USA Swimming and YMCA swim team coach (Competitive swimming)
• Lifeguard
• CPR
• WSI

Specialties:

• Stroke work for competitive swimmers
• Adult-learn-to swim
• Speak Farsi fluently

I have taught swimming lessons to 3 years olds and 79 years olds swimmers, I have coached Junior Olympians, and I have coached none swimmers and turned them into Junior Olympians within my program and the biggest lesson I have learned is that it does not matter how old/young or afraid you are, if you WANT it and if you are willing to work hard for it you will be able to do it. It is never too late or too early to learn to swim, just have a goal in mind and we will get there together. =D

Randi, Westwood Swimming Instructor

Generally serving UCLA area, Westwood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Santa Monica
4 Years Experience Lifeguarding and Swim Instructor
2 Years Private Lessons
2 Years Water Polo coach high school level
CPR, Lifeguard and first aid certified

I have taught all levels of swim to all age groups from 6 months (Mommy/Daddy & Me) to adult.
I swam competitively for 4 years and have been playing water polo competitively for 6 years. I am currently a student athlete at UCLA and a member of the UCLA Women’s water polo team. (NCAA champion team 2009). I volunteer at the Mattel’s Children Hospital in the pediatrics department. I love children and hope to be a pediatric nurse in the future.

What I like most about teaching swim is watching the progression of confidence students build when they first learn something on their own. The enthusiasm and excitement is really what brings me the joy of teaching and being around my students.

Kyana, West Los Angeles Swim Instructor

Kyana provides swim lessons generally around Westwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Venice

This is her 6th summer as a private swimming instructor.

Current Certifications: WSI, Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED through the American Red Cross

Specialties: I’m happy to work with adults who may have a fear of water, or children with any disabilities. I speak English, French and Arabic
I try to meet every child at their own level so as to provide the best learning experience. I look forward to providing a fun, safe time in the water!

Dwayne, Central LA Swimming Instructor

Dwayne Douglas is a former competitive swimmer turned coach who has represented his native country of Trinidad & Tobago on numerous occasions at national level. Dwayne is a highly experienced ASCA level 2 coach that has worked with children of all ages. He has coached the St’ Lucian national team and has been a head coach at club level for over 5 years helping swimmers reach the Olympics, Junior Olympics & Commonwealth games.

Located in Central LA
Certified in CPR & First Aid
Other certificates include: ASCA level 2

Cushman Gillen, Santa Monica based Swimming Instructor

Generally Serving Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Ray, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Brentwood.

Certifications: EMT, CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Ocean front Lifeguarding, and formally WSI certified.
I am very passionate about the water, and you can find me in the ocean almost every day. I’m an avid surfer, paddleboarder, and former Division 1 swimmer and ocean lifeguard. I have been teaching swim lessons on and off for the past 10 years and try to share my love for the water with all I teach. I’m currently a middle school science teacher at a local private school. I love instructing all levels and have experience teaching special needs (cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, autism), swim team stroke work, adult learn-to swim experience, and ocean swimming and safety.

Kirstin, Los Angeles Venice Swimming Instructor

General city areas I serve: Venice/Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Santa Monica/Palisades, Westwood
I have been a swim instructor for Happy Swimmers for three summers now. I was an assistant coach of a water-polo team for two years and played high school water polo at Santa Monica High School as well was on the swim team. CPR and First Aid Certified.
On top of the usual beginner swim lessons, I also specialize in helping adults, swim team stroke work, and water polo. English is my first language, but I can speak Spanish pretty well, and do have a year and half of Italian under my belt. Lets have some fun in the sun and learn how to swim, swim, swim!

Stefan, Los Angeles Private Swim Instructor

Jason, LA Private Swimming Instructor

Generally Serving: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Downtown LA, Burbank, Pasadena
I have been teaching swim lessons for nearly 7 years, teaching lessons to people ranging from infants to adults. I am a YMCA certified Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, with other certifications in CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens, Basic First Aid through the Red Cross.

I have taught swimming all over the country to many different levels of people, including swimming for people with special needs, infant classes (with a parent or guardian), swim team stroke work, and adult swim lessons. I am really looking forward to helping everyone I work with accomplish the goals they set out to do through the Happy Swimmers program.

Newsha, Santa Monica Swimming Instructor

Also serving West LA, Venice, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey. I have been a swim instructor and lifeguard since 2002. This is my eighth year. Certifications: Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid. I speak Farsi fluently, can teach children with water fears and older children/adults who would like to improve their stroke. I also have experience playing and coaching water polo.

I am a UC Davis graduate with degrees in Human Development and American Studies. I have been working with children for years in different settings. I have extensive experience in teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding. In my lessons, I concentrate on making younger children feel comfortable and relaxed in the water. I like encouraging kids to have fun in the water by playing games and keeping each lesson exciting and a little different from the last. I strive to help each child conquer their biggest obstacles in the water while also feeling safe, having fun, and becoming capable swimmers. I also enjoy working with older children and adults who would like to improve their stroke and/or level of proficiency.

Mike, Hollywood Swimming Instructor

General areas served: Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz, and East Valley

I began swimming competitively at the age of 5, and swam for Harvard University, where I studied psychology.

I have more than 8 years experience teaching swim lessons to children of all ages and skill levels, as well as adults.

I am CPR and first aid certified and not as fluent in Spanish as I should be.

I really enjoy working with children, and try to make sure the kids I teach are having fun and learning at the same time.

Jess, West LA Private Swim Instructor

Serving West LA, Santa Monica, Westwood, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Venice, Marina Del Rey

I have taught private lessons since 2001.
I have had the privilege of teaching all ages and levels, from mommy and me, toddlers, teens to adults and seniors learning to swim for the first time.
I think water safety is vital but also believe that a love and appreciation of the water can enrich anybody’s life!

Cameron, Long Beach Swim Instructor

General Areas Served: Long Beach, San Pedro, Huntington Beach, Cerritos
years working: I have been a swim instructor/lifeguard for 8 years
Certifications: Former WSI instructor license, Former Ellis lifeguard instructor license, Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid certs, Current Title 22 cert, Current Red Cross Lifeguard cert. I have special knowledge in adult swim training, stroke technique, and competitive swim training. It will be my goal to get you swimming in that time, however we will move at a pace that is comfortable for you. I know that the pool can be a scary place, but with the right skills it can be one fun play area!

Bridget, Playa Del Rey Swimming Instructor

Serving generally Venice, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Manhattan Beach.
10 Summers as a swim instructor. Current or former Certifications: Ocean/Pool Lifeguard Instructor, CPR Instructor, First Aid Instructor, Swift Water Rescue Instructor, Rescue PWC Instructor, Surf Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Rescue SCUBA Diver
Bilingual in Spanish, Some experience with adaptive aquatics, years experience coaching water polo and swim team.

I love swimming and I try to share that with everyone I teach. Having fun while swimming is the most important concept! I’m very mellow about my teaching approach and try to use games to teach the right techniques.