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Matteson, IL 60443
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Emily Lonie and I have taught swim lessons for 7 years. I have experience teaching all levels of swim lessons. I have a Bachelor degree from Columbia College Chicago in American Sign Language/ English Interpretation. I work full time as a Sign Language Interpreter in education. I have worked in elementary school for 4 years and high school for 7 years. I have decided to start teaching swim lessons again because it is something I have always really enjoyed.
Markham, Illinois 60428
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hi, my name is Penny and Ive been teaching swim lessons for over 5 years, working with ages 6m to adults. Ive also worked with children for 6 years as a camp counselor. Im obtaining my degree in aquatics in 2025 and minoring in scuba diving! Ive competed in swim and water polo meets in high school for 3yrs. 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 cant wait to share it with you!
South Holland, IL 60473
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Mitchell Frye and I've been a swim coach for five years teaching swim lessons for over ten years.
Orland Hills, IL 60487
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi, my name is Khalid and I have been teaching swim lessons for more than 5 years. I am a premed major at UIC and am studying for my MCAT. I love helping kids and adults overcome there fears and teaching them a very valuable life and safety skill. I work with students of all ages including infants and adults. I also coached swim team and would be able to help train people competitively.
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Sunsational Certified 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!
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi, I`m Hailey! I was a competitive swimmer for 9 years and have also taught swim lessons for 4 years. Working with children and helping them succeed is truly a passion of mine, which is what lead me to earn my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois University in 2011. My experience ranges from preschoolers all the way through 8th graders. I grew up in the water and love swimming, and want to spread that passion and love of the water to others.
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
I have been involved with aquatics my whole life including competitive swimming, water polo, coaching, and swim instruction. My certifications include lifeguard, CPR, first aid, and swim instructor. I have worked with ages 6m-75y with all abilities. I have also worked with children and adults with special needs including ASD and Down Syndrome. I became a swim instructor to share my passion for the water. Safety and efficiency are my top priorities.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hey! My name is Maddie and I've been teaching swim lessons for 7 years with ages 2 to 60. I've also worked with children for 4 years as a tutor, nanny and counselor. I went to Barry University and earned a degree in Exercise Science in 2018. I love teaching swimming because as a young child I remember going to swim lessons and loving it. I want to bring that same kind of fun and joy that I remember in the water to all of my clients.
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Certification N/A
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 Certified 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 Certified 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, IL 60637-3634
Sunsational Certified 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, IL 60615
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is Audrey and I've taught swim lessons for the last five years with ages 2 to 12. I also teach preschoolers through Jumpstart and have worked at various summer camps over the past six years. I am currently finishing my degree in Psychology at the University of Chicago. Swimming has always been my greatest passion, and as I enter my last year of competitive swimming, I hope to help more children develop the same love of swimming I've had my entire life.
Chicago, IL 60653
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi, my name is Clifford James Jr and I've been teaching swim lessons for 17 years with ages 6 months to adults. I've also worked with children for 2 years as a summer camp instructor. I went to Malcolm X College and earned a degree in healthcare as a Paramedic in 2012. I love teaching swimming because I learned how to swim at 15 and I want to spread that joy with people. I taught tiny tots 1 & 2, all levels of learning to swim, water polo, aqua aerobics, lifeguarding, and competitive swim team.
Chicago, IL 60615
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi, my name is Emily and I was raised in the water. From Los Angeles California, I don't remember a time when I didn't swim. I've been teaching swim lessons for 2 years with ages 3 to adult. I've been a nanny, babysitter and camp counselor. I love working with my students and teaching them life skills. I find it extremely fulfilling helping equip everyone with important skill sets. Swimming is something everyone should know how to do and I'd be more than happy to teach you or your child.
Chicago, Illinois 60632
Certification N/A
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, IL 60608
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hey! I`m Nick and I have taught lessons for three years, first working with the YMCA with children of all ages and adults. I have also worked as a junior camp counselor and a religious education aide for 4th graders.The greatest joy I have is in helping beginners become confident with the water creating a lifelong enjoyment of water as well as the safety benefits. I swam competitively but even though I wasn`t Michael Phelps, the experience taught me to love water and I like to share that.
Chicago, Illinois 60623
Certification N/A
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!
Chicago, IL 60623
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Cynthia. I'm a Junior at DePaul University majoring in Business Management with a concentration in Sports Management. I've been teaching swim lessons for ten years with ages 3mo - 50 years. I volunteered at my local pool throughout high school. Today, I am on my 7th year as a Head Coach for swimming and water polo. Additionally, I taught group and private lessons at the YMCA for five years. Swimming is an amazing life-skill to have, that is why I love to teach.
Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, I'm Michelle & I've been teaching swim lessons & coaching for more than 15 yrs. I have worked as a guard, instructor, coach and trainer. I was a competitive swimmer through HS and earned All Amer. consideration & Iowa state champ runner-up & earned a scholarship. My Bach. degree is from the Univ. of Iowa. I'm comfortable teaching all ages how to swim, perfect your stroke or train you for a competitive career. I love showing kids how to be confident, safe & love to swim for a lifetime.
Chicago, IL 60608
Sunsational Certified Since 2013
I have been working as a lifeguard and teaching kids how to swim for seven years. I started working for the Chicago Park District when I turned 16, I taught swim lessons and coached the swim team. I enjoy working with kids and ensuring they safe in the water. I love working and teaching kids/adults how to swim because I love to see how they progress and enjoy meeting new people.
