Adult swim lessons inRio Verde
Whether you are a total beginner or looking for an advanced swimming course, Sunsational Swim School offers private, at-home swim lessons for adults in Rio Verde to ensure rapid progress!
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For total beginners or advanced swimmers!
Sunsational Swim School offers adult swim lessons at home or in your community pool in Rio Verde. Whether you're an adult beginner dipping your toe into the pool for the first time, working to overcome a fear of water, or seeking advanced swim training to complete the 1500-meter swimming split of a triathlon, we’ll be with you every stroke of the way to get you to your goals! Our expert swim instructors provide personalized, 1-on-1 adult private swim lessons to help you reach your goals. Learn to swim at your own pace with America’s #1 swim school.
Start swimming faster with a Sunsational private swim instructor in Rio Verde
Getting to swim classes can be tough – that’s why we bring baby swim lessons to you! We want your baby to be comfortable in the water, so we offer private parent and baby lessons or the option to create a small baby group (3 to 6 babies) with your friends. Our instructors make it easy for everyone to have fun while learning key water safety skills together. Babies will receive a certificate after completing their lessons. What's more fun than your baby earning a certificate with their friends?
Private adult swimming lessons are great for…
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Adults in all swimming levels
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Fear of water or aquaphobia
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Adults with near drowning/traumatic experiences
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Training for a triathlon or other swim competition
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Learning stroke technique
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Training for a swim test (military, school, etc.)
Why choose Sunsational Swim School to learn to swim?
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Quick Results
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Our adult swim students generally learn to swim within just 6 to 12 swim lessons
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Built-in Convenience
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Sunsational swim instructors travel to you & work around your schedule
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Top Instructors
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All Sunsational instructors are CPR/First Aid certified with a minimum of 2 years of experience teaching adult lessons
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Satisfaction Guaranteed
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Love your lessons or choose a new instructor or refund
Benefits of adult swimming lessons with Sunsational
If you want to learn to swim and you’re afraid or embarrassed to try in a group, the Sunsational Swim School’s private swimming lessons for adults can help you develop a strong set of basic swim skills quickly.
Private swim lessons are the most effective way to learn
Our adult swim lessons can take place at your community pool or even in your own home swimming pool—at the times and days that work best for you.
We make it convenient to learn
Our private adult swim lessons are tailored to your comfort level and learning style. We create a relaxed environment where progress is easy and fast.
We tailor our lessons for you
You can choose a time slot for adult swimming lessons that fits with your own schedule and even book multiple lessons in advance at the same time.
Flexible scheduling
From the first splash to the last dive, our private swim lessons for adults help you advance at your pace in an encouraging and safe environment.
Non-swimmers to advance technique training
Our instructors are CPR/First Aid certified, background checked, and trained in swim safety. They’re patient and experienced at teaching adults.
Highly qualified & patient instructors
You’re never too old to learn
Learning to swim is an achievement to be proud of at any age, especially considering that nearly half of all American adults fear the deep end while 37% can’t swim at all. Our private adult swim lessons use personalized programs and proven methods to help adults of all levels build confidence, overcome their fear of water, and master essential swimming skills in a supportive environment.
Adult Beginner
How to be comfortable in the water
Water safety/survival techniques
Introduction to treading water
Proper floating, kicking, and breathing underwater
Front crawl/freestyle swim stroke
Adult Intermediate
Breaststroke, backstroke swimming techniques
Rotary breathing
Endurance building
Mechanical stroke refinement on established swim strokes
Adult Advanced
Advanced stroke techniques for improved efficiency and speed
Butterfly arm and kick coordination, flip turns, and diving
Speed, endurance and stamina
Specialized Training
Endurance-based interval training for long-distance and military swim tests
Swim training for swimmers participating in triathlons
Water aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines to improve all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness)
Recommended lesson plans for adult Swim Lessons
After teaching thousands of adults how to swim, we’ve found that these lesson plans work best based on skill levels and goals:
For beginner adult swim students
Lesson Length:
60 minutes
Recommended Lessons:
12-18
If you’re new to swimming or overcoming a fear of water, our 6-pack of 1-hour lessons is ideal for building your confidence. For adult beginners looking to master basic skills and progress to strokes like freestyle, our 12-pack offers extended practice and faster results.
For advanced adult swim students
Lesson Length:
60 minutes
Recommended Lessons:
6-12
For advanced swimmers training for competition, tests, or triathlons, as well as those who just want to improve their swimming skills, our 12 or 18-pack provides focused practice to refine your stroke technique. Better technique will help you swim faster with less effort.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We're so confident in the quality of our swim instructors that we stand behind them with our Sunsational Instructor Guarantee!
If your first lesson is anything less than sunsational, just let us know and we can either refund your unused lesson time or re-start your lesson package with a more suitable Instructor, your choice!
Adult Lessons
1 Hr or longer (add in 30 minute increments). Each hour can be divided by up to 4 students (max of 2 beginners at one time; both beginners must be age 4 yrs or older). 30 minutes private lesson per student to qualify for the guarantee.
1 - 4 Student
60 Minute private or semi-private lessons
(1Hr+ Can be divided by multiple students)
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Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons
Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
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Group Swim Lessons
Quick Results with 30+ minutes of individualised instruction
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Slow Progress with limited 1-on-1 attention
Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back
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Flexible scheduling, may vary for each child
Save time lessons at your home or community pool
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Time-Consuming - travel required to and from lessons
Faster Progression saves money in the long run
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*If you'd like to work with a specific instructor, we'll do our best match you with your request. However, instructor availability is not guaranteed. If the instructor is unavailable, we'll pair you with a swim instructor who's equally qualified!
Carlie H.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Carlie and I have taught swimming for 2 years with kids aging from 2-13. I have also worked with children in school settings, home settings, and in my personal life for over 15 years. I graduated form UC Davis in 2017 with a BA in Communication and minor in Human Rights. I am currently a graduate student at ASU earning a MA in Social Justice and Human Rights. I swam and played water polo through high school and it brings me joy to share my passion for the water with others.
cate c.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Certification N/A
Hi! I'm Cate Clowers, and I have been a swimmer for 14 years now! I started teaching swim lessons in March 2023 and fell in love with it! I love to swim, and it makes me so happy to have the opportunity to teach others how to swim or become better swimmers!
Natalie B.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Natalie, and I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2019. I have always loved swimming and being in the water, so it is my joy to teach students of all ages, helping them enjoy the water as much as I do! My goals are to foster safety, comfort, fun, and technique. I am a naturopathic doctor currently working on building my practice, so I have a high level of training in water safety and lots of experience working with both children and adults!
Kelsey A.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
Certification N/A
Hi, Im Kelsey, a fellow mermaid and swimming enthusiast. I love helping people of all ages remove their fears about the water. Once we move past water safety, it becomes even more fun learning and perfecting swimming styles for the best strokes. I have a background in water acclimation, survival-based swimming, and stroke development.
Calli S.
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is Calli. I started out my love for chlorine as a lifeguard when I was 15 years old. I progressed as a deep water guard and then I became a swim instructor. I've been a swim instructor for 2 years now. I absolutely love working with the kids and being able to teach them a lifelong skill they can hold onto forever. I have 3 younger siblings that I've taught how to swim and I've worked with children as an au pair in Colombia. I look forward to spending the pool season with you!
Thomas V.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Tommy and I've taught swim lessons for 3 years. I've also been a recreational coach for 2 years. I have experience with toddlers, children, young adults, and adults. I have experience with special needs children and fearful children. I love to see children of all ages develop a love of water. I'm a graduate of the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona and have a degree in marketing. I'm a former competitive swimmer and have a passion for all things swimming!
Kristin T.
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hi, my name is Kristin. I've been teaching swim lessons for 16 years with swimmers of all ages and abilities, infant to adult. I swam competitively and coached at the summer league, high school and U.S.S. Club levels. I graduated college quite a few years ago. I have a Bachelors in Business and a Masters of Business Admin. I love teaching because watching a swimmer build confidence and skill is so rewarding. Also as a parent, I want to do my part to reduce water related tragedies in Arizona.
Alex R.
Phoenix, AZ 86260
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi my name is Alex and I am a native of the valley! My experience comes in the form of 4 years of private one on one swim instruction mostly focusing on children ages one to 12. I also have experience working with adults of all ages up to 75 years of age. My passion is to help my clients achieve total and complete confidence in and around water and to also enhance swimming proficiency. I love to teach and cant wait to help you achieve your swimming and water safety goals!
Christa P.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Sunsational Certified Since 2020
Salutations, my name is Christa and I've been a lifeguard for about 8 years. I grew up around water, swam competitively in high school, and played water polo for the UA. I have taught swim lessons for about 4 years from infants to adults. I love teaching swim lessons because while living in toasty AZ, it is important to spread awareness of water safety to prevent childhood drownings.
Isabella C.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Emery (They/Them)! I have been a dedicated teacher with experience since February 2021! I have worked at community pools and the YMCA, providing both group and private lessons, as well as adaptive lessons for children with special needs. I have a passion for working with students of all ages and levels. Whether they are a new swimmer or want to work on advanced techniques, I am willing and able to teach them! I believe swimming is a very important skill that can also be a lot of fun! I'm excited to meet your student and start our swim journey together!
Emily T.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi, my name is Emily and I have been a competitive swimmer since I was 6 years old. I swam 4 years on a Division 1 swim team at Valparaiso University and graduated in May 2017 with a degree in Biology. I taught swim lessons to children ages 4-11 for one summer. I love teaching swim lessons because I love seeing children having fun and completing tasks in the water. Also, I love encouraging kids and knowing the children will be safer near and in the water.
Calvin S.
Cave Creek, Arizona 85331
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hello! My name is Calvin Stephenson and I've been teaching swim lesson for 8 years. I have a BA in English from the University of Idaho, where I acquired most of my skills. I've taught everyone from babies just trying the water for the first time, to adults who've been water-shy their whole lives. I also have lots of experience working with special needs children in and out of the pool. I love teaching swim lessons because my students have a great time and there is no one I can't teach!
Boston B.
Mesa, Arizona 85215
Certification N/A
Hi everyone! My name is Boston, and I am currently a college student at the University of Arizona. I have spent a majority of my life in the water, having played at the Junior Olympics for water polo and doing competitive swimming for 5 years. I also have 2 prior years of lifeguard experience and swim instruction with kids of all ages. I am super excited to hopefully coach your kids and work with you all! I hope to see you soon.
Benjamin W.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello. My name is Benjamin Weber. I have been providing swim and surf instruction for 6 years. I have taught children to swim ages 6 month up to adults. I have just begun working part-time as a substitute teacher as well. I graduated from CSUMB in 2016 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. I have a deep love for water, whether it be pools or oceans. It is my goal to be able to share that love with others by providing a personalized experience to each client.
Erica O.
Cave Creek, Arizona 85331-6693
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi! My name is Erica Olson and I have been working as a swim instructor for over three years! I teach swim lessons of all skill levels (basic water safety to stroke perfection) to kids of all ages. I can't wait to start our swim journey!
Grace V.
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
Certification N/A
Hi, Im Grace! Ive been a competitive swimmer for as long as I can remember, and the water has always felt like a second home to me. Ive been teaching swim lessons since March 2023 to students of all agesfrom babies learning to get comfortable and safe around the water to middle and high schoolers working on technique. Im passionate about helping others build confidence in the water while having fun and staying safe. I cant wait to share my love of swimming with you or your child!
Paul M.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
Certification N/A
My name is Paul Miller. I have been a swimmer since I was 5, starting in private lessons just like this and working all the way up to swimming through college and beyond. It has been a constant throughout my life, and it would be my pleasure to offer you an opportunity to find as much joy from it as I did!
Lindsay C.
Mesa, AZ 85207
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
My name is Lindsay Cote and I have 17 years of experience teaching swimming lessons/lifeguarding to all ages from infant to adult. I have a bachelors degree in education and have taught for over 11 years. I do have experience with special needs students.. As well as swimming being a passion of mine I have also coached softball and soccer to ages nine to eighteen. I have a passion for the water and love swimming. To me it is an essential skill for safety and enjoyment.
Colleen C.
Mesa, AZ 85203
Sunsational Certified Since 2021
Hi, my name is Colleen and I've been teaching swim lessons for eight years with ages 1 to 12 years old. I've also worked with children for five years as a teacher. I went to school at Arizona State University and earned a bachelors degree in elementary education in 2013. I love teaching students the fundamentals of water safety, and taking part in their learning process. I look forward to working with some great kiddos!
Erika B.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi, I am Erika and I am a California native and have grown up for a love of water and the ocean. I began swimming at a young age and competitively from high school through college. I have over 8 years of experience teach private lessons from infants to adults, from water safety to advance technique. I have also had the honor of being a club swim coach for the the ages of 5-18. I still enjoy swimming in my free time and look forward to bringing my passion for swimming to those I teach.
Lauren M.
Mesa, Arizona 85213
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi, Im Lauren! Im a swim instructor from Phoenix, AZ, and Ive been teaching for 3 years with the city of Mesa. Ive worked with all ages (6 months to 68!) and with students with varying abilities. Im also a current Nursing student, lifeguard, and EMT, and have a background in synchronized swimming! Ive always loved the water and grew up diving, skiing, and wakeboarding. I love helping students gain confidence in the water while having fun and staying safe. Whether youre a parent with a kiddo whos just getting in the water or youre just looking to improve your skills, Im excited to be a part of your swimming journey!
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We have answers. When is the best time for adults to start swim lessons?
We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your family’s lifestyle. You choose the days, times and number of lessons per week that works for you. Because all lessons are private, scheduling is completely flexible and can be adjusted for vacations or weather. In Rio Verde, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.
Yes — adults can absolutely learn to swim at any age. Sunsational Swim School specializes in private, at-home adult swim lessons that meet you where you are, from complete beginner to stroke refinement. Our certified, background-checked instructors use a safety-first approach and one-on-one instruction to build confidence, comfort, and efficient technique.
Many adult learners see meaningful progress in just 4 to 12 lessons with regular practice. If you’re searching for “private swim instructor near me” or swim lessons in Rio Verde, our flexible scheduling, mobile swim instructors and personalized lesson plans make it easy to fit learning into your life.
While everyone learns at their own pace, we can give you a realistic timeline based on thousands of adult students. We see most beginners who take consistent private lessons in Rio Verde achieve these milestones:
- Within 1-3 lessons: Comfortably submerge their face, control their breathing, and perform a supported back float. The initial fear begins to fade.
- Within 4-8 lessons: Can swim a short distance (10-15 feet) unassisted using a basic freestyle or elementary backstroke. They can also safely recover to a standing position.
- Within 8-12 lessons: Develop the endurance and technique to swim the length of a typical backyard pool with confidence.
We understand that a real fear of water is not something you can just "get over." Our entire approach is built on trust and control. Here’s what it looks like:
You Are Always in Control: We start where you can comfortably stand, often on the pool steps. Your instructor will never push, splash, or rush you.
It Starts with Breathing: The very first skill your Sunsational instructor works with you is often breath control—learning to blow bubbles. This one simple action calms the nervous system and gives you a sense of command in the water.
We Demystify Floating: We explain the physics of why your body wants to float. We then guide you through it with full support, so you can feel the water holding you up without any risk. This is the "aha!" moment for most anxious swimmers.
One-on-one lessons are tailored to your objectives: water confidence, breath control, stroke mechanics, endurance, or open-water readiness. Safety skills such as floating, treading water, and emergency recovery are emphasized from day one. Your instructor will break complex skills into manageable drills, correct body position and timing, and add focused practice to accelerate improvement.
Our instructors are certified, background-checked, and CPR-trained, and lessons are delivered privately at your home pool for convenience. If you search “private swim instructor near me,” you’ll find Sunsational Swim School offers flexible lesson lengths and scheduling to match your lifestyle.
Your first lesson is all about comfort and confidence. Your instructor will assess your current ability, demonstrate proper breathing and floating techniques, and help you relax in the water. There’s no pressure to perform—just a calm, step-by-step introduction to swimming safely and efficiently.
Absolutely. Our advanced coaches teach the nuanced mechanics that define an efficient stroke. For freestyle, we move beyond the basics and focus on key areas of propulsion, like the high-elbow catch (early vertical forearm). We also offer advanced training for breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, triathlon and more in our private at-home swim lesson programs available in Rio Verde.
We understand if you're concerned about selecting the right swim instructor for your lessons, because we are too! Our full-time, dedicated matching team carefully reviews your registration and hand selects a swim instructor for your lessons based on your swimmer's age, goals and your schedule. You'll receive a detailed instructor profile with experience, certifications, and reviews. If you'd like to request a specific instructor in Rio Verde, we'll do our best to accommodate. But rest assured that we stand behind each of our swim instructors and selections with our Satisfaction Guarantee.