Los Angeles Area Swimming Instructors

*Swim Instructors* Click below to jump to a particular group:
Los Angeles Area Swim Instructors (includes the Valley, L.A. and Orange Co.)	Phoenix Area Swim Instructors
San Diego Area Swim Instructors	Lifeguards

*Los Angeles Area Swim Instructors*
John Owner, Happy Swimmers 18 years experience Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Water Safety Instructor CPR & First Aid Instructor
	Jennifer Swim Lesson Manager I have over 8 years experience teaching all levels and ages how to swim and was a competitive swimmer for 10 years. I especially enjoy working with beginning swimmers and believe in using encouragement and positive feedback to help children become safe and confident swimmers. I have experience working with children with developmental delays and Autism both in and out of the pool. I am a speech therapist during the school year and swim instructor during the summers
Elise (Central and South Valley) 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 12 years experience working with children outside the pool along with college 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.
	Dane Born and raised on the island of Oahu. Work as a Honolulu City and County lifeguard in Hawaii for 6 years at both pools and beaches. I have been teaching swim lesson for about 7 years now. Really enjoy working with kids and seeing them reach the goals.
Annelie (Altadena/Pasadena Swim Instructor) 11 years experience, all ages Mother of a 13-year-old boy First Aid and CPR Certified
	Ellen (West and South Valley) Lifeguard, WSI, CPR, First Aid, AED 6 years experience Age Group Competitive Coach (10 years) Stroke Improvement Synchronized Swimming. I competed with a Nationally ranked synchro team in my Jr. High, HS, college days, and then coached for about 2 years. Teaching swimming is great because I get to be with kids, doing something that I love, and having fun. Maybe I'm part dolphin! My philosophy is to make the water a friendly environment by teaching basic safety and survival skills first, then gradually adding swimming technique. A lot of work? But it doesn't seem like it, because of playful presentation. My long term goal is that students will keep swimming their whole lives, since I believe it is the best exercise.
Lisa I have taught lessons for 4 years at three different pools. I also was a pool supervisor for one year. I spent a summer abroad and improved my swimming skills while surfing on the Australian east coast. For 6 years I swam competitively. I love teaching children, and believe there is no better feeling then watching a young beginner learn to swim by the end of lessons!
	Josh (West LA, Hollywood) Lifeguard Cert, CPR and First Aid 6 years swim lesson teaching experience & lifeguard experience. I have a relaxed personality, 3 older sisters, 8 nieces and nephews.
Newsha (West LA, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey) Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid certified Languages: Farsi, some Spanish 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, have taught swim lessons and guarded for 4 years, and helped to coach a children's swim team at a summer camp. 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.
	Matt I am certified in CPR, Lifeguard Training and First Aid, Public Safety, and WSI. I am a Swim Instructor and Lifeguard. I have over 6 years of swimming experience, and over 3 years of swim lessons and lifeguard experience. I am currently a High School Swimming and Water Polo Assistant Coach. It is my goal to make sure every student I instruct will learn how to stay safe in all types of water, as well as learning how to swim and be comfortable in the water.
Jenn OC Swim Instructor Swim coach for 3 years (ages 3-17) and lifeguard. I have also been a private swim instructor for 5 years (all ages). I have swam competitively for 16 years and played water polo for 9. I was MVP and a college All American for both. I'm a senior at CSULB, majoring in Interior Design. I would describe myself as having a very bubbly and outgoing personality! I want my students to learn safety and techniques, while having a blast doing it. I have a passion for the water and I hope to pass it on to my students! :)
	Josh (West Side) 9 years lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons. I am a fun loving adult that enjoys teaching and working with children. I come from a large family that grew up with a pool in the backyard. Fun and water safety are my first priorities as a Lifeguard, and I have taught multiple children from level 0 and are now swimming on competitive teams placing in the top 3 in freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and breast stroke. Future goals are to open my own youth program that specializes in finding an activity that each individual child enjoys,..which may be swimming, shuffle board, basketball and anything in between...as long as our children of the future are having some fun, enjoying the sun, and being active!!!
Jack (Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley) I have been teaching swimming lessons for 7 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!
	Mike (Hollywood/Los Feliz/Pasadena/East Valley) I began swimming competitively at the age of 5, and swam for Harvard University, where I studied psychology. I have more than 7 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.
Emma (North Valley / Santa Clarita) 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 each child 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.
	Jeanne (Long Beach / Orange County) years lifeguarding-5 years teaching- 3 I have taught beginning swim lessons for adults and really enjoyed it. I really enjoy teaching the little and big ones. I enjoy teaching children because chances are if you are working with kids, you cannot go more than a few minutes without smiling or laughing, and end up having as much fun as them. I enjoy teaching adults because they usually have come to think of swimming as omething they would never be able to do, and it is of course very fulfilling to help someone work past their fears, and empower them to feel strong about something they never thought they would.
Lindsay My name is Lindsay but like to called Linds or Lin. 5 years experience lifeguarding 3 of which I was a beach lifeguard. I am working in the LA area. Qualified for 2008 olympics in swimming, became pro at age 18. Currently in training for 2012 Olympics.
	Jess (West LA) 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!
Carla (San Fernando Valley / Hollywood) In 1992, I began teaching lessons in Virginia where I was raised and trained on a year round US Swim Team (for ten years). I have been lucky to teach in Washington State, Maui, Hi and in the Los Angeles area. I enjoy working with children and adults of all ages. I like to make each lesson individual in order to promote self-confidence, enable correct technique, and water safety. I also have experience working with children who have special needs such as fear of the water and autism.
	Melissa (San Fernando Valley) 5 years of swim instructor experience (Ages 2-adult). I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Sociology. I have always loved working with children and I have a special passion for teaching them how to swim. There is nothing I enjoy more than seeing a child go from a timid swimmer to a fish in the water. My teaching philosophy is that children should first feel comfortable and safe in the water, and then technique and skills will follow. My goal is for each one of my students to love being in the water as much as I do.
Josiah (Central & West San Fernando Valley) 10 years teaching experience. Bilingual (spanish/english). I enjoy experiencing the growth and development of others. My teaching skill is founded in safety, practicality, and sound technique. Learning to swim well is a lifelong skill- one I deeply enjoy passing on. I look forward to working with your child!
	Bridget (San Fernando Valley) 5 years experience I have taught kids ages 3-15 at all different levels and abilities. I enjoy teaching anything from the basics to stroke development. I swam competitively for 9 years and played water polo for 6 years,both of which i still enjoy today. I've also coached the Special Olympics swim team for three years so i have experience with kids who have disabilities . Swimming is one of my biggest passions. I love being in the water or anything that has to do with water. I also really enjoy teaching swim lessons and being able to give kids the confidence they need to learn how to swim while also having fun.
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*San Diego Area Swim Instructors*
	Kelsey Serving the San Diego area 5 years experience I have been swimming since I first joined a summer recreation team at 3 years of age. It is a sport and activity that I lover to incorporate in my daily activities! As an instructor, I strive to make sure that each lesson is highly productive, but also very fun and exciting for the students as well. I have experience working with everything from parent-tot classes to pre-competition to diving to special needs private lessons. I look forward to swimming with your child sometime soon!
Scott Serving the San Diego area Scott VanKuilenburg joins the staff after a finishing his first year as the swim coach at the Bishop’s School in La Jolla. Prior to moving to the San Diego area he has served as a swim coach at Brandeis University, Harvard University as well as a head coach for Cambridge Masters Swim Club in Boston. VanKuilenburg has coached swimmers who earned high school and NCAA All-American status, senior nationals and Olympic trial qualifiers. As a masters coach, he has coached a Masters World Record Holder and coached a successful English Channel Crossing and an Ironman Champion. As a swimmer, VanKuilenburg competed AAU/USS until he was in his mid 30's and was also a five time USMS National Champion, a two time USMS All-American and a member of the 400 MR (LCM) USMS national-record team. In addition to pool swimming, Scott has successfully completed an English Channel Relay Crossing, the Boston Marathon and a Half Ironman and is a regularly involved with Swim Across America events – SAA is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events. VanKuilenburg graduated from the University of Tennessee in with a degree in education/exercise physiology.
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*Phoenix Area Swim Instructors*
Lacey (Glendale, West and Central Phoenix area) 16 years experience, ages 4 years through teens and adults. I have been swimming year round since I was 6. Currently I am a Glendale High School Swim Coach. I also speak Spanish fluently.
	Ashlyn 5 years teaching experience Experienced in mommy and me lessons, water aerobics, swim teams, and special needs. I teach to save kids lives. Teach life saving skills in the water that every child needs to know.
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Tammi Lifeguard Booking Manager 11 years experience Red Cross Lifeguard Water Safety Instructor CPR & First Aid	Shelly (Lifeguard LA) Lifeguarding Experience: 7 years. 5 years experience as Aquatics Manager at Woodland Hills Private School	Erik (Los Angeles Lifeguard) 5 years experience, all ages Water Safety Instructor Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certified
Megan (LA Lifeguard) Lifeguard, CPR and First aid Certs 7 years' guarding experience Northridge	Robert (San Diego Lifeguard) 1 year of experience Lifeguarding AND Teaching Swim Lessons Certificates/ Training: * Licensed EMT * Lifeguard Training * CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer * Water Safety Instructor	Stephen (LA Lifeguard) Lifeguard Cert, CPR and First Aid I'm Stephen and I have been an American Red Cross certified lifeguard for 11 years. For four of those years, I was the "Head Lifeguard" of a municipal pool back in NY where I grew up. This is my second season with Happy Swimmers, and I look forward to keeping your guests safe at your next pool party.
Chris Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid Certs 6+ years swim instructing a veteran Happy Swimmers guard and instructor	Jess (Los Angeles area Lifeguard) Certs: Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid. 10 years Lifeguarding experience. Assertive but fun and energetic!	Lindsay My name is Lindsay but like to called Linds or Lin. 5 years experience lifeguarding 3 of which I was a beach lifeguard. I am working in the LA area. Qualified for 2008 olympics in swimming, became pro at age 18. Currently in training for 2012 Olympics.
Charlie San Diego 2 Years Experience Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid certs. Current Student and Avid Surfer.

This is about half of our swim instructor staff, the others seemed a tad camera shy. We have instructors currently in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Phoenix Arizona, and Kaua'i.

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