Nicholas M
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Hello! My name is Nick McDonald, and I have been a swim coach for 4+ years for ages 18 months old - adults. I was a member of a competitive swim team for 13 years of my youth, and transitioned to coaching, to give back the wonderful experience I had, to the next generation. I have also coached kids in sports like Climbing, Skiing, and Martial Arts, and have found coaching to be incredibly rewarding. Swimming is a fundamental skill, and I am excited to share it with anyone who wants to learn!
Christina J
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Hi, my name is Christina and I have been teaching swim lessons for 8 years to students ages 2 to 60. I have been swimming since I was 5 years old in club swim/school teams. I also have life guarding experience at YMCA and experience working with special needs students. I graduated from UCSD, and I will be working as a nurse this summer. I am always excited to meet new kids wanting to swim and be a part of their swim experience.
Stefani E
Long Beach, California 90804
Hi there! My name is Stefani. I've been a swim instructor on and off for the past 5 years & I have taught various ages from 12 months to adulthood. I am the oldest of six boys and a girl and I have taught them all I know. Becoming an instructor helped solidify my skills but also helped brush up my sibling's knowledge as well. I used to swim competitively in high school. I am currently pursuing a field in nursing. I love to swim and teach this fun, therapeutic, challenging, and life-saving skill.
Janna R
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Hi, my name is Janna, and I have taught swim lessons for 10+ years from infant/toddler to stroke refinement, and also have experience in professional lifeguarding and coaching swim teams. I have received certifications from the Red Cross, YMCA, and ASA. My personal swimming includes Varsity High School Swimming, CSU Triathlon Team, Masters Swimming, and PADI Advanced Scuba. I love teaching kids to swim because it keeps kids safe and is a fun, lifelong sport!
Hanna Z
Glendale, CA 91201
Hi, my name is Hanna Ziccardi. I've been teaching swim lessons/lifeguarding for over 5 years. I have taught swim lessons to children of all ages and have experience with babysitting as well. I graduated from UCSB in 2024 majoring in linguistics! I am now studying to get my teaching credential at CSUN to pursue a career in teaching. Overall I'm very experienced in the water, with years of club swim and then club water polo growing up. I have a strong passion for swimming and working with kids!
Trivonne Y
Lakewood, California 90715
Hi! My name is Trivonne. Ive been around the aquatics community for 11+ years. When I was 8, I joined a competitive swim team and quickly found a love for the water and sport. In 2021, I started teaching swim lessons and in 2023 I transitioned into coaching as well. Over the past 3 years Ive been fortunate enough to have taught ages ranging from 2-adult, special needs, and beginners-swim team. I believe that learning how to swim can be fun and exciting, not just a life lesson. I have learned that every kid has their own unique way of learning and my goal is to adapt to their specific needs. Whether youre interested in only learning water safety skills to becoming a competitive swimmer, I am happy to assist you!
Arthur N
Los Angeles, California 90046
Hello! I'm Arthur Noriega, a professional swimmer and swim instructor who has been working in the industry since September 2017. I have varsity swimming experience that spans over nine total years, beginning when I started swimming competitively in middle school. My background includes teaching at beaches, private pools, community centers, and especially the Olympic-sized pools I was used to seeing when I lived in Florida. I came to California to pursue film, but I still have a large love for the sport, which carried me through my young adult years. I look forward to the experiences I gain while in California and especially look forward to the future students I'll get the opportunity to work alongside!
Kevin L
Lakewood, California 90715
Hello, Im Kevin! Im currently a student at CSULB, and I have a lot of history in and around the swimming pool! I swam competitively from the ages of 7 to 18 years. I have been a swim teacher for kids ages 4 to 14, and I am also the Varsity Head Coach at Whitney High School in Cerritos. I'm hoping to have some fun in the sun teaching and passing down the gift of swimming. Cheers!
Caroline L
Los Angeles, California 90049
Hi! My name is Caroline Liekweg. I am 25 years old, currently obtaining my doctorate in physical therapy. I swam competitively for 14 years. My teaching experience consists of private swim lessons, group lessons, coaching at Stanford Swim Camp, as well as at my childhood competitive swim team. I have worked with kids from the ages of 3 to 18. It is a meaningful and fun experience for both parties! I look forward to working with you and your child should I be given the opportunity!
Young Tae S
Los Angeles, California 90017
I began my swimming journey at the age of 5 and continued as a competitive swimmer until I was 26. I trained with the Swim Pasadena Club Team and later attended Drury University, where I served as the swim team captain during my senior year. My journey took me from overcoming a fear of water to becoming an Olympic Trials qualifier. Along the way, I set multiple Southern California Age Group and CIF-SS records and held a National Age Group record.
My teaching experience spans over 3 years, working with individuals aged 5 to 25, from beginners to competitive swimmers. I am CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring safety and preparedness in all teaching environments