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Markham, Illinois 60428
Sunsational Vetted Since 2022
Hi, my name is Penny and I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2020, working with ages 6 months to adults. I have also worked with children for 6 years as a camp counselor. I am obtaining my degree in aquatics in 2025 and minoring in scuba diving! I have competed in swim and water polo meets in high school for 3 years. I enjoy teaching swim lessons because I understand how swimming can go from fun to dangerous very quickly. I have a lot of knowledge about the water and I cannot wait to share it with you!
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello! My name is Theresa Waz, and I have swam competitively from ages 8 to 18. I love being in the pool, and I have been teaching swim lessons at the community pool since February 2023. I am excited about the opportunity to meet new students and share my love for swimming. I have experience with students who are just getting used to the water, as well as those who are looking to refine their stroke techniques and swim as well as possible.
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Sunsational Vetted Since 2021
Hi, my name is Kecia. I have 10+ years experience as Managing Program Director of swimming facilities. Duties included creating and building swim programs, life guarding, teaching Basic and Progressive swim instruction for infants to adults, Adult T.O.W. (terrified of water), and Water Aerobics classes. For many years I volunteered coaching T-ball, soccer and volleyball to ages 4-13. I enjoy teaching swimming because it is a survival skill you will have it for the rest of your life!
Calumet Park, Illinois 60827
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hey Aqua buddies! Im Naomi, and I am one of the swim instructors here at Sunsational! I have been teaching swimming lessons since February 2020. I love teaching kids of all ages, teenagers, young, and older adults how to swim in aquatic waters. I am high-spirited, welcoming, and a supportive coach. Come learn with me today, and lets splash!
Chicago, Illinois 60655
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello and good day, swimmers! I am Coach Caitlyn. I am 20 years old, and I have been in the water since I was 2. Ive always loved it, as it gave me a sense of security and safety. Also, I have been on various swim teams and clubs throughout my younger years. But seeing the growth and progress of myself and others has always been my favorite part! Learning to trust the water and trust yourself in the water is a goal I strive towards. I am here to help wave all those fears and failures away and replace them with confidence and success. I wont give up, and Ill make sure you wont either. I hope to see you working with me soon!
Chicago, Illinois 60643
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
I have been teaching learn-to-swim lessons at all levels since February 1995. Water safety is my passion. I have coached age group and high school levels.
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hello, my name is Mireya. I have been a swim instructor since February 2017 and have taught from as early as 6 months all the way up to seniors. I absolutely love the water and love to teach others to be safe in and around water. No matter your swim goal, I look forward to working towards it together!
Chicago, IL 60619
Sunsational Vetted Since 2020
Hi, my name is Athenia and I've been teaching swim lessons for 29 of years with ages 11 months to 88 . I've also worked with children for 19yrs as high school teacher, hip hop dance instructor,and mentor.I went to Sullivan University and earn a degree in Culinary Arts Management. I love teaching swimming because it's fun, it empowers the youth, and I love it . I currently teach diverse learners Culinary Arts at high school level.
Chicago, Illinois 60649
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
I have 3yrs of swim instructor experience and Ive been a lifeguard/CPR. I started volunteering at a daycare when I was younger and I worked childcare at a gym for 3yrs. My passion has always been kids and swimming, so when I got hired to be a swim coach it was exciting! Ive worked with children of all ages, races, and disability. I get so much pride when the kids take on their fears and swim with or without equipment for the first time its just so beautiful to see them achieve their goals!
Chicago, Illinois 60621
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Im a Chicago-born native and graduated from Kenwood Academy. I was a 3-sport letterman in baseball, basketball, and football. Going into college, I studied computer animation at Los Angeles Film School University and received my bachelor's degree in May 2022. During the summer, I do lifeguarding and swim instructor training as a love for the water environment. I also coach for a swim team at Whitney Young School called the Blue Dolphins.
Chicago, IL 60637-3634
Sunsational Vetted Since 2024
I am an experienced swimmer who has swam at the state level with the Chicago Wolfpack Aquatics Club. I also have 7 years of swim instruction experience as well as lifeguard experience. I have worked with all age ranges and am comfortable in my ability to have anyone feel comfortable in the water.
Chicago, Illinois 60632
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
My name is Rosalynn Ross and I go by Rosie. I am a pre-med major at UIC. I have been teaching ages 6 months to 80 years old for 30 years. I enjoy teaching everyone to be safe in and around the water. I started teaching at the McGaw YMCA in Evanston in 1995. I have also coached at the YMCA in Arlington Virginia and Westchester California. I also worked at the JCC as the Aquatic supervisor/swim coordinator. While working at the Santa Monica YMCA I was promoted to Aquatic Director. It was during covid and we were the first YMCA to bring back swim lessons. I feel that swimming is an important life skill that everyone should learn. I have a great passion and patience for coaching swimming to anyone no matter what age or level.
Chicago, Illinois 60623
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
My name is Christopher Rodriguez. I have been swimming since the age of seven and have been teaching since February 2020. I have always been passionate about showing others new skills and am very patient with young or older students. My experience comes from a background of general teaching that began in high school as a lifeguard. Moving on to a dual lifeguard/swim instructor role, I began my teaching journey. I have taught students ages 1-76 and am mostly focused on teaching competitive swimming. Thank you, and I am excited to get started!
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hello! Im Margie, a passionate aquatic trainer dedicated to teaching essential life-saving skills to children ages 3 months - 17 years, including those with special needs. With several years of experience in the water, I have honed my expertise in creating fun and engaging swimming lessons that not only foster water safety but also instill a lifelong love for swimming. Seeing their eyes light up when they master a new skill is truly rewarding! In my lessons, I focus on teaching techniques that can be applied in emergencies, reinforcing the importance of preparedness. I believe that teaching kids water safety is one of the most valuable gifts we can provide.
Brookfield, Illinois 60513
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello! My name is Alyssa. I have my A.S. from College of DuPage and am currently finishing my Bachelors at UW - Madison. I have experience in competitive swimming and water polo, and I have been a swim teacher since February 2022. I have experience teaching group and private lessons for ages 6 months to adults, with skill levels ranging from novice to competitive swim team, including students of all ages who struggle with fear and/or confidence in the water. I have experience teaching students with special needs: Autism (verbal/non-verbal), severe ADHD, and minimal physical handicap. I am a native Spanish speaker and offer the option to conduct lessons in the preferred language (English/Spanish). I look forward to teaching my students confidence, safety, and strength in the water!
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi, Im Hunter. Swimming has been a big part of my life, and I developed my passion for it in high school on my swim team, where I learned discipline, teamwork, and water safety. I later worked as a lifeguard, gaining a strong awareness of safety and prevention in aquatic environments. Since February 2023, Ive been a swim instructor, helping swimmers of all levels build confidence, improve technique, and feel safe and comfortable in the water.
