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!
Miguel
Premium Swim Instructor / Deck Supervisor Manager
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
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
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
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
James
Premium Swim Instructor / Deck Supervisor
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
Qualified Instructors
Alondra
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Infant
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
Amber
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Shirley temple
Favorite Store: Pacsun or Sephora
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Something Interesting: I was born and raised in upstate NY
When I Learned to Swim: 4 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: YMCA
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Eggs n’ Things
Favorite Dinner Spot: Taco Bell
Hobbies: Reading, arts n crafts, listening to music, doing my nails
Favorite Store Online: Edikted
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
Anika
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Postachio Late
Favorite Store: Costco
Favorite Dessert: Knafeh
Something Interesting: I did wrestling in high school!
When I Learned to Swim: 2 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Sinsheimer pool
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Breakfast Spot: R-cafe
Favorite Dinner Spot: Asahi Sushi
Hobbies: Film making, crochet, thrifting/up-cycling
Favorite Store Online: Depop
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
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
Brenden
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Strawberry candy gorilla mind energy drink
Favorite Store: Ulta
Favorite Dessert: Gummies
Something Interesting: I’m going to become a saturation diver
When I Learned to Swim: 4 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Backyard pool
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Western Bagel
Favorite Dinner Spot: Larsons
Hobbies: Scuba diving; drumming; cooking
Favorite Store Online: Low Heads
Christian
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle/Backstroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Dirty chai iced tea
Favorite Store: Tilly’s & Walmart
Favorite Dessert: Pistachio ice cream & oreos
Something Interesting: I produce music
When I Learned to Swim: 3 years old
Favorite Color: Purple & pink
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Jimmy Deans
Favorite Dinner Spot: Olive Garden
Hobbies: Producing, playing video games & softball
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Dylan
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Lemonade
Favorite Store: GameStop
Favorite Dessert: Ice cream
Something Interesting: I love 3D printing helmets from Star Wars, Marvel and DC
When I Learned to Swim: 3 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: American Swim Academy
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Eggs n’ Things
Favorite Dinner Spot: Toppers
Hobbies: Music, 3D printing, fassion
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
Justyn
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Backstroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Brisk iced tea strawberry melon
Favorite Store: Barnes & Noble
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate cake
Something Interesting: I am a first degree brown belt in karate, and I collect vinyl records.
When I Learned to Swim: 5 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Public pool
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Great Maple
Favorite Dinner Spot: Wokano
Hobbies: Horror movies, vinyl records, anime & superhero movies
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Mika
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Col brew with vanilla syrup
Favorite Store: Zara & H&M
Favorite Dessert: Cookies & ice cream
Something Interesting: I have a pet snake named Giza
When I Learned to Swim: 6 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: My dad’s swimming pool
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Breakfast Spot: More Than Waffles in Encino
Favorite Dinner Spot: Any sushi restaurant
Hobbies: Gym, art, archery
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Nathan
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Infant
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Matcha strawberry milk tea
Favorite Store: Target
Favorite Dessert: McDonalds cookie
Something Interesting: I am an aspiring game designer and I love table top games
When I Learned to Swim: 5 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Local pool with my Dad
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Eggs N’ Things
Favorite Dinner Spot: Islands
Hobbies: Video games and Gundam models
Favorite Store Online: TCG Player or Amazon
Nate
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Pink drink from Starbucks
Favorite Store: Vision Studios
Favorite Dessert: Ice cream
Something Interesting: I’ve been a photographer for 4.5 years. I am also silly & funny.
When I Learned to Swim: 2 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Backyard pool
Favorite Color: Black or purple
Favorite Breakfast Spot: McDonald’s
Favorite Dinner Spot: Pho
Hobbies: Photography, basketball, videography, swimming
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
Rowdy
Swim Instructor
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
Taylor
Swim Instructor (sub only)
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant;
Favorite Stroke: Backstroke
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Sprite
Favorite Store: Sephora
Favorite Dessert: Anything gluten free!
Something Interesting: I am a licensed Esthetician and love everything skin care.
When I Learned to Swim: 1 year old
Where did I learn to Swim: Petaluma, CA
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Breakfast Spot: The Daily Harvest
Favorite Dinner Spot: Baby Tuna Sushi
Hobbies: Singing; dancing; hanging out with family & friends.
Favorite Store Online: Urban Outfitters
Tom
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: White hot chocolate
Favorite Store: Ikea
Favorite Dessert: Ice cream donut sandwich
Something Interesting: I like to go on motorcycle rides
When I Learned to Swim: Not exactly sure but young!
Where did I learn to Swim: Old Orchard 2 Sharks swim team
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Breakfast Spot: Norms
Favorite Dinner Spot: Gogi House
Hobbies: Motorcycle riding, tennis, exploring
Zach
Swim Instructor
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor
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
Damion
Swim Instructor (sub only)
About Me
Certifications: Swim Instructor; Infant
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Coffee/Drink: Carmel Frappe
Favorite Store: Best Buy
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate cake
Something Interesting: I like to cosply at events, and I have two middle names.
When I Learned to Swim: 10 years old
Where did I learn to Swim: Family pool in Arizona
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Breakfast Spot: IHop
Favorite Dinner Spot: Olive Garden
Hobbies: Building computers, cosplaying, and 3D modeling
Favorite Store Online: Amazon
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