Meet Your Teacher
Get to know your teacher and their certifications, hobbies & interests! All of our instructors are:
✅ Highly trained pre & post hire, at least once per month
✅ Background checked and drug tested
✅ Hired for child-friendly personality and adaptability
✅ Required to obtain multiple certifications to expand swim safety & knowledge while employed
Premium Instructors
Over 2,000 hours teaching experience!
James
Aquatic Director / Premium Swim Instructor / Deck Supervisor Manger
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Butterfly
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Black coffee
Favorite Store: Hardware store
Favorite Dessert: Black forrest cake
Something Interesting: I have two kids
When I Learned to Swim: 5 years old
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Home
Favorite Dinner Spot: Any sushi
Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, exercise
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Delila
Premium Swim Instructor / Deck Supervisor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; All Special Needs
Degree: BA in Sociology with a minor in Child Development
Favorite Stroke: Butterfly
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Vanilla Latte from Coffee Bean
Favorite Store: Target
Favorite Dessert: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Something Interesting About You: I’m double jointed
When I Learned to Swim: When I was 4 years old.
Where I Learned to Swim: Academy Swim Club!
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Dinner Spot: In-N-Out
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Denny’s
Hobbies: Dancing
iTunes or Google Play: iTunes
Favorite Store Online: Amazon, LA Apparel
Rowdy
Premium Swim Instructor / Deck Supervisor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; All Special Needs
Favorite Stroke: Sidestroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Starbucks Irish cream cold brew
Favorite Store: Guitar Center
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Something Interesting: I am deathly afraid of bugs and have a phobia
When I Learned to Swim: In High School
Where did I learn to Swim: Washington swim class
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Anywhere with Crepes
Favorite Dinner Spot: In-n-Out
Hobbies: Photography; playing music; video games
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
De'yazn
Premium Swim Instructor / Deck Supervisor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; All Special Needs
Favorite Stroke: Backstroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Godhi Leaf
Favorite Store: Dick’s Sporting Goods
Favorite Dessert: Cheese cake
Something Interesting About Me: I was born in U.A.E
When I Learned to Swim: When I was 6
Where I Learned to Swim: In U.A.E
Favorite Color: Green/Blue
Favorite Dinner Spot: Olive Garden
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Halfway House Café
Hobbies: Working out, snowboarding & fixing things
iTunes or Google Play: Google Play
Favorite Store Online: Kohls
Miguel
Premium Swim Instructor (sub only)
About Me
CERTIFICATIONS:Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; All Special Needs
FAVORITE STROKE: Breaststroke
FAVORITE COFFEE/DRINK: Passion Tea Lemonade, Orange Juice
FAVORITE STORE: Amazon
FAVORITE DESSERT: Pan Dulce
SOMETHING INTERESTING: I’m Bilingual
WHEN I LEARNED TO SWIM: When I was 6
WHERE I LEARNED TO SWIM: In a backyard pool.
FAVORITE COLOR: Purple
FAVORITE DINNER SPOT: Gogi House
FAVORITE BREAKFAST SPOT: Denny’s, Dink’s
HOBBIES: Movies, Music and Working on Cars
iTUNES OR GOOGLE PLAY: Google Play
FAVORITE ONLINE STORE: Body Building / American Muscle
Xitlaly (Lally)
Premium Swim Instructor / Deck Supervisor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; High Functioning Special Needs
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Store: Barns & Noble
When I Learned to Swim: Around 7 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Community pool in Littlerock
Favorite Color: Lilac
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Denny’s
Favorite Dinner Spot: Ramen Boy
Hobbies: Read & Oil Paint
iTunes or Google Play: Google Play
Favorite Store Online: Etsy
Qualified Instructors
Aaron
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Matcha green tea
Favorite Store: Walmart
Favorite Dessert: Cookies
Something Interesting: I play guitar!
When I Learned to Swim: 5 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Community pool
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Norm’s
Favorite Dinner Spot: In-N-Out
Hobbies: Music & family
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Alondra
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Infant; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Strawberry lemonade
Favorite Store: Target & Pacsun
Favorite Dessert: Pizookie
Something Interesting: My favorite animal is a piglet
When I Learned to Swim: 4 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: At a friends house
Favorite Color: Lavender
Favorite Breakfast Spot: iHop
Favorite Dinner Spot: Toppers
Hobbies: Reading & hanging out with friends
Favorite Store Online: Pacsun
Andrew
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; High Functioning Special Needs
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Mocha frappe / Dr. Pepper
Favorite Store: Hollister
Favorite Dessert: Brownies
Something Interesting: I enjoy writing stories, and want to become a voice actor
When I Learned to Swim: 3 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Home
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Starbucks
Favorite Dinner Spot: Olive Garden or Outback
Hobbies: Working out, running, swimming, video games, airsoft
iTunes or Google Play: Google
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Anthony
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Something Interesting: I had a Pokémon binder full of cards when I was younger
Hobbies: Swimming, Gaming
When I Learned to Swim: 1st Grade
Where did I learn to Swim: At my local community center
Favorite Sea Animal: Whale Shark
Favorite Pool Game: Water Volleyball
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Vanilla Bean
Favorite Dessert: Lava Cake
Favorite Store: Target
Favorite Color: Blue
Ava
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Something Interesting: I am a type 1 diabetic
When I Learned to Swim: 5 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Home
Favorite Sea Animal: Octopus
Favorite Pool Game: Marco Polo
Favorite Drink/Coffee: Diet coke
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate cake
Favorite Color: Purple
Hobbies: Gaming & sewing
Favorite Store: Sephora
Avery
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Any coffee!
Something Interesting: I’m fluent in American Sign Language
When I Learned to Swim: 1 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Backyard pool
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Waffle Love
Favorite Dinner Spot: In-N-Out or Canes
Hobbies: Reading & hiking
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Avigyle
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Hot chocolate
Favorite Dessert: Anything chocolate
Something Interesting: I love yoga & meditation
When I Learned to Swim: 5 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Israel
Favorite Color: Black
Hobbies: Hiking, yoga, meditation, reading, dancing & painting
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Brennan
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Backstroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Chocolate milkshake from In-N-Out
Favorite Store: REI, Guitar Center, Barnes & Noble
Favorite Dessert: Carrot cake, Butterfingers, or flan
Something Interesting: I was contestant #659 on the first season of Beast Games!
When I Learned to Swim: 4 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Backyard pool
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Casa Canela
Favorite Dinner Spot: Love Sushi
Hobbies: Rock climbing, Dungeons & Dragons, Guitar
Favorite Store Online: Steam or Nintendo
Damian
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Pistachio frappe
Favorite Store: Pacsun
Favorite Dessert: Red velvet cake
Something Interesting: My favorite place is the beach
When I Learned to Swim: 4 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Canyons Aquatic Club
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Mike’s
Favorite Dinner Spot: Elephante
Hobbies: Hiking, fishing, wrestling, and thrifting.
Favorite Store Online: Pacsun
Daniel
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Lemonade
Favorite Store: Lego
Favorite Dessert: Postachio ice cream
Something Interesting: I’m a multi-instrumentalist with 6+ years experience on tenor saxophone. I’m also bilingual.
When I Learned to Swim: 3 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Academy Swim Club
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Sweet Maple
Favorite Dinner Spot: Tacos Way
Hobbies: Saxophonist, car enthusiast, hiker, jazz head
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Drew
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Tall Americano w/ 3 stevias 🙂
Favorite Store: Any good thrift store
Favorite Dessert: Middle brownie piece
Something Interesting: My hair wasn’t always curly
When I Learned to Swim: 4 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Private instructor
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Dinks
Favorite Dinner Spot: Cheesecake Factory
Hobbies: Gym, music, guitar, X-box
Favorite Store Online: Depop
Faith
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; High Functioning Special Needs
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Tsunami from Honu
Favorite Store: Amazon
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate
When I Learned to Swim: Infant
Favorite Color: Blue
Jack
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; High Functioning Special Needs
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Apple juice
Favorite Store: Target
Favorite Dessert: Brownies
Something Interesting: I have a pet lizard named Barbossa
When I Learned to Swim: When I was 5
Where did I learn to Swim: Academy Swim Club
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Brass Fork
Favorite Dinner Spot: Topper’s Pizza
Hobbies: Exploring & playing games
iTunes or Google Play: iTunes
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Jaclyn
Swim Instructor / Deck Supervisor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; High Functioning Special Needs
Favorite Stroke: Backstroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Caramel or Vanilla Latte
Favorite Store: Target
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Something Interesting: I have a dual citizenship in Hungary
When I Learned to Swim: 5 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Academy Swim Club!
Favorite Color: Blue or Yellow
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Saugus Cafe or Egg Plantation
Favorite Dinner Spot: Shogun Sushi
Hobbies: Baking, Hiking, Watching Movies
iTunes or Google Play: iTunes
Favorite Store Online: Amazon or Red Bubble
Keagan
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Something Interesting: I have a missing front tooth
Hobbies: Video gaming, shopping and photography
When I Learned to Swim: When I was 4
Where did I learn to Swim: Academy Swim Club
Favorite Sea Animal: Orca
Favorite Pool Game: Marco Polo
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Thai Tea
Favorite Dessert: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite Store: Walmart
Favorite Color: Green
Ray
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Backstroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Anything to do with mocha or espresso
Favorite Store: Target
Favorite Dessert: Anything with apples in it
Something Interesting: I used to do off-roading for sports and entered competitions regularly!
When I Learned to Swim: When I was very young
Where did I learn to Swim: Backyard pool
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Any mom or pop shop
Favorite Dinner Spot: In-N-Out or Sushi
Hobbies: Video games, off-roading, reading, baking
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Zach
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu
When I Learned to Swim: 6 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: YMCA
Favorite Color: Red or purple
Hobbies: Learning history; playing video games; riding bikes
Favorite Store Online: Steam
Brandon
Swim Instructor (sub only)
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant; All Special Needs
Favorite Stroke: Butterfly
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Iced pistachio latte
Favorite Store: REI
Favorite Dessert: Ice cream
Something Interesting: I graduated medical school and I like building legos
When I Learned to Swim: 5 years old
Favorite Color: Burgundy
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Jummy Dean’s
Favorite Dinner Spot: Mr. Sushi
Hobbies: Hiking, pickleball, gym
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Lindsey
Swim Instructor (sub only)
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Something Interesting: I love animals and teach 3 grade levels
Hobbies: Camping, Running, Hiking
When I Learned to Swim: When I was 5
Where did I learn to Swim: My mom taught me in my backyard pool
Favorite Sea Animal: Dolphin
Favorite Pool Game: watermelon water polo
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Coffee, Tea
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Store: Amazon
Favorite Color: Purple
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