Vail, Arizona 85641
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hello, My name is Miguel Villalpando and I have been teaching for over 3 years now. I am experienced with every age range and have taught a variety of classes including summer swimming, preschool, youth classes, infant, and adult swim lessons, SAW (Safety around water), and more. I look forward to being your teacher!
Vail, Arizona 85641
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi! I have been swimming since I was 5. Ive taught group and private swim lessons for ages 1-9 since February 2022. I love helping kids reach their swimming goals and water safety! I am currently a sophomore at the University of Arizona studying physiology!
Tucson, Arizona 85747
Certification N/A
My name is Amy and I think I was a mermaid in a past life! Ive been swimming since I was 2, taught my siblings to swim, spent all my summer days at the pool, took swimming as an elective in college, taught swim lessons age infant- adult for the city recreation dept and was also a swim coach for Team in Training triathlon team! I am passionate about helping children and adults feel comfortable and most importantly safe in the water using different techniques tailored to age and specific needs. Everything from learning to float, safely getting to the side of the pool, holding the breath under water, to stroke techniques. I am also a special needs mother and have experience helping individuals with a variety of disabilities!
Tucson, AZ 85747
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi there, I'm Briant and I've taught/coached swimmers of all levels from ages 2 - 65 for over 12 years. I've been a lifeguard, water safety instructor, swim instructor, and competitive swim coach. I swam competitively for 14 years and played water polo for 4. I love teaching all levels, from fearful beginners to advanced competitors. I graduated from Georgetown where I studied law. I'm also fluent in Spanish, love Ben and Jerry's, and have yet to meet a swimmer who couldn't reach their goals.
Green Valley, Arizona 85614
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hello! My name is Tiffany. I grew up around a swimming family, including myself with 12 years of competitive swimming. I have been a swim instructor for all levels and ages. I have always said water is your friend, not your enemy! I have also worked as a lifeguard for Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. I strongly believe in having a safe environment with anyone around bodies of water. I incorporate having safety talks with all levels of swimming . I bring a positive attitude in and out of the pool. My goal for any student is to reach their goals and be able to feel safe in expressing their every need to succeed in swimming, including the Guardians of my students. I'm excited to meet my students and help them succeed in this journey!
Tucson,, AZ 85710
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
My name is Rachel and I am from Hawaii. I'm a recent Pepperdine University graduate and plan to attend law school this fall! I began swimming at 5 yrs old and swam all the way up through college. I began lifeguarding/teaching swim lessons in 2012. I have taught both group 8 private lessons to children ranging in age from 2-14 over the past 6 years. I love to share my passion for swimming by teaching others how to improve skills, gain confidence and most importantly have fun in the water safely!
Tucson, Arizona 85715
Certification N/A
Hi! I'm Kyle, a swim instructor with over a decade of experience in the water. I started swimming at age 6 and joined a competitive team by 9, where I built strong technique, confidence, and water safety skills. I currently teach private and group swim lessons at the Tucson JCC, working with all ages and skill levels. Ive also taught at the YMCA and coached for the Ventana Canyon Swim Team. Each lesson is personalized to the swimmers pace and goals. I create a safe, fun space to help every swimmer build confidence and improve their skills. I'm certified in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, BLS, and Swim Instruction. Im excited to meet you and help you or your child grow in the water!
Tucson, Arizona 85712-3278
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi, my name is Jessica and I am 21 years old. I have taught swim lessons for 3 years from infants to 10 years old. I have a great passion for teaching and helping people. I tend to have very 1 on 1 lessons formed around technique and basics of swimming. I enjoy teaching swim lessons because I get to be a part of a huge milestone for children to accomplish and get excited about. I cant wait to help your kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews learn such an important life skill!
Tucson, Arizona 85716
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Braden, and Ill be your swim instructor! I swam competitively as a child and throughout middle and high school, and I recently graduated with honors from the University of Arizona. I have experience teaching swimming since February 2021 for all age groups, and I look forward to working with you!
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2025
Hi, my name is Josey. I've been a swim instructor and lifegaurd for almost four years. My passion started when I was 15 and began working for the City of Phoenix, teaching classes of eight about water safety and strokes. This is where I found my passion for working with children and was also able to perfect my CPR, AED, and first aid skills. I began working for a local company in Tucson where we taught all ages, months- adults, along with children living with autism and other special needs.
Tucson, AZ 85712
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Jackie! I have been teaching swim lessons and coaching swim teams for just over 8 years now! I worked for the City of Tucson Aquatics and also for a Private swim school here in Tucson. I work with all ages and want to share my passion for the water with everyone that I can! I can do anything from lessons to stroke coaching and I even have a background working with some special needs children. I am looking forward to working with you!
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! I am a 4th grade teacher in TUSD and love being with kids of all ages. I've been working with kids since I was in high school teaching swimming and as a sailing instructor. I've been teaching kids to swim for 5 years. I have a master's degree in teaching from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. I love teaching kids to swim because it is such a fun process to see them become more comfortable and confident in the water!
Tucson, AZ 85713
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, my name is Ted and Im a lifelong swimmer. Ive been involved in USA Swimming, high school, and now US Masters swimming. I have over 5 years of experience coaching swimming to infants and up. Ive been a K-8 teacher since 2001. I enjoy using games and play to teach particular skills in the water. I have experience working with students on the Autism spectrum as a K-8 teacher of fine arts. I compete in swimming on the national level placing in the top ten in distance events in US Masters.
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Certification N/A
Hello, my name is Maddie. I have been involved in swimming for most of my life, starting with lessons and eventually joining a competitive swim team. Since February 2023, I have had the rewarding opportunity to work as a swim instructor, teaching children of all ages and skill levels. My goal is to help kids become confident, comfortable, and safe in the water while ensuring that every lesson is engaging and enjoyable. I am passionate about creating a positive learning environment where children can thrive and develop a lifelong love for swimming.
Tucson, Arizona 85712
Certification N/A
Hi there! My name is Sara, and I have been a swim coach/instructor since February 2022. I have taught private and group lessons, as well as coached a recreation swim team. I have experience working with ages 2-16 and people with all different experience levels. I also have my own experience swimming; I was part of a recreation swim team when I was younger and did competitive swimming for 7 years. I absolutely love instructing and being in the water; it is one of my favorite things to do! I currently attend the University of Arizona and am a Pre-nursing major. I cannot wait to help my clients reach their goals, whether it is learning the basics, getting comfortable in the water, or working on technique and endurance!
Tucson, AZ 85716
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is Paige Heacox and I have been teaching swim lessons for 5 years with ages 3 to adult. I have also worked with children for 5 years as I was a lifeguard at a neighborhood pool. I am a student at the University of Arizona working to achieve my Bachelors of Science in the College of Public Health. Swimming has always been a passion of mine as I was a competitive swimmer for 14 years. I love teaching swimming because it is rewarding to watch my clients learn a lifelong skill.
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Certification N/A
My name is Natalie, and Im currently a Senior at the University of Arizona, studying film and television. I have lifeguarded and taught swim lessons since February 2020, and teaching kids of all ages is something I have always enjoyed! Teaching swim lessons brings me joy, and its always rewarding watching kids learn to swim and be safe around the water. I grew up doing swim team, and I still enjoy swimming laps for exercise, so it is definitely a lifelong skill!
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I have been a lifeguard for two years. I previously swam competitively for 10 years. I have taught students ranging from 4 to 12-years-old. I have also been a babysitter for many families. I love teaching swim lessons because I love seeing the growth in my students however fast or slow that might be. I currently am a senior at the University of Arizona. I look forward to working with you!
tucson, AZ 85719
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Isabella, but everyone calls me Izzy! I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2023 to ages 6 months up to adults and I also coach for swim and dive. I go to the University of Arizona currently and I am studying Communications with a minor in real estate development. I also swam and dove in high school competitively. I love teaching swimming because it is so rewarding to see the happiness the kids feel when they can finally swim and enjoy the water without fearing it.
Tucson, AZ 85713
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Samantha Duran. I am currently a student midwife, pursuing my bachelor's and license. I have swum my entire life; I took to it like a fish, and my friends and family nicknamed me "Penguin" because I would swim in the water whether it was ice cold or not. I have been a swim instructor since February 2021 and love teaching kids to swim and love the water!
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Certification N/A
Hi, Im Kate! I started out lifeguarding at a large water park before transitioning to teaching at a swim school where I worked with students of all ages. I have taught more than 100 swimmers and gained hands-on experience adapting lessons to individual needs, offering personalized feedback, and helping each student grow. One of my favorite parts of teaching is helping nervous swimmers feel more comfortable and confident in the water. At the swim school, I helped train new instructors, worked with children with special needs, and built strong connections with students and their families. I now live in Tucson, where Im studying nursing at UofA. I cant wait to meet new swimmers and help them feel confident and safe in the pool!
