Helena C
St. Augustine, FL
Hello, my name is Helena. I am very passionate about swimming and teaching babies, children and adults this valuable and potentially life saving skill. I have gained my knowledge from learning from various swim industry experts from the US, Australia and Europe and I am excited to see progress that my students make as well as their happy faces! I think swimming is an important skill that everyone should have and that the sooner you start the better!
Brenna M
Jacksonville , FL
Hi, my name is Brenna and I've been teaching swim lessons for 15 + yrs. Experience includes working with ages infant to adult, along with special needs. I have 7 yrs experience as a nanny and hold 3 yrs experience as a governess. I have been a competitive swimmer from a young age, swimming in college, and now participating in triathlons. I hold a degree in Psychology from the UT Knoxville. I love being able to help my clients build confidence in the water and in their swimming ability!
Hi, My name is Caren. I have been teaching infants to adults swimming for over 15 years. I have worked with kids and adults who are terrified of the water to those who will just jump in with no concern. I have experience working with special needs: ADD and ADHD, autistic, water therapy, competitive stroke coaching. I love being in the water and helping others learn to have fun in it. My background is in the water. I trained as a competitive swimmer and coached a team for years.
Melissa S
Jacksonville, FL
Hello! My name is Melissa and I have been teaching swim lessons for over 10 years! I have worked with ages 2 through adults in all skill ranges from learn to swim to competitive swimming and everything in between. I was a first grade teacher for several years, before following my passion back to swimming, where I have spent the past 5 years as a collegiate coach. I am looking forward to working with you and teaching your child to love the water as much as I do!
My name is Sarah and I've been in love with the water all my life! I competed on my YMCA swim team from age 8-18 and began instructing when I was just 14. I taught 2 years of YMCA K-8 swim clinics, 5 summers of private and group lessons to children ages 2-18, and worked 4 years as a volunteer with adult students to overcome fear & anxiety in the water. I attended the University of Minnesota and earned a BS in Psychology in 2014. I love helping all ages feel safe and comfortable in the water!
Jen M
St Augustine, Florida
Hi! My name is Jen, I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years to toddlers - age 75! I've worked with children for 6 years as a tutor, babysitter & lifeguard. Currently, I'm a student at Kingston University pursuing a degree in International Marketing & Relations. I love to teach swim lessons because it's an important skill for kids to have! Both for safety & for fun. I also have 15 years of experience as a competitive swimmer, both on a USA competition club team and 7 years on a varsity team.
Emily M
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Hi! My name is Emily and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 2 years with ages 3-15. I have even taught some adult classes. I've also worked with children for 8 years as a babysitter, tutor, school aid, and volunteer. I am currently enrolled at Christopher Newport University and I am studying to become a social worker. I love teaching swimming because I believe that it is an important skill for everyone to know and because I love swimming. I was a competitive swimmer for over 7 years.
Thomas Nightingale N
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Hi, my name is Thomas and IÔÇÖve been a swim coach for two companies, working with children ages 2-12, some of which are special needs.
IÔÇÖve also had many years experience as a baby sitter. I graduated from UF in ÔÇÿ18 with a degree in theater.
I love teaching swimming because I love to see kids realize their full potential and to be able to discover and master something that they will enjoy for the rest of their lives.
Hi, my name is Catherine and I am excited to be teaching swim lessons this summer!! I am currently entering my second year of medical school, and I have a BS in Nutrition from UF. I grew up in Jacksonville and have been around water for as long as I can remember. I taught my sister and her friends how to swim when I was 7 years old, and I was on swim team for 10+ years. I worked as a lifeguard for 3 years, and have been CPR certified many times. I want to make swim lessons fun and productive!!
Griffin R
Neptune Beach, FL
Hi! My name is Griffin! I am an avid swimmer and diver that loves the ocean! I have experience working with children of ages 3-10. I have worked with special needs children via Surfers for Autism as a surf coach. I am a University of Florida graduate with a degree in Economics. Surfing and diving are my passions. I feel most at peace in the ocean! I love working with Sunsational because it affords me the opportunity to educate others about my passion in a way that could potentially save lives!