Greetings! My name is Rick. I grew up near the beach and learned to swim before I could walk. I swam on a private swim team from the ages of 10 to 14, and then was a member of my high school's swim team and water polo teams. I have had EMT II training and my CPR/First Aid cert is current. I've been a lifeguard, and I've taught Guppies and Minnows swim classes, in addition to teaching my own kids to swim from an early age. I love the water and I enjoy helping others learn to love it safely, too.
Elizabeth H
Tucson, AZ 85719
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!
Brandon S
Tucson, AZ 85719
Hi, I'm Brandon and I've been a lifeguard for 4 years, teaching swim lessons for 2 of them with children as little as toddlers all the way up to adults. During the summer I volunteer at the Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California with kids and adults who have special needs. I graduated from the University of Arizona in 2019 with a degree in journalism and a minor in business. I love teaching swim lessons because I like helping people and think water safety is important.
Cooper J
Tucson, AZ 85719
Hi, my name is Cooper and i was a lifeguard for 3 years, all of which i taught private and small group lessons for ages 2-15, and the last year of managing the pool. I've worked with children most of my life and am going to school for public health here at The UofA and am looking to go into childhood education. I love teaching and coaching and decided to be a swim instructor so i can work with all types of people and kids, while teaching them a fun and life supporting skill and sport.
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.
Rachel R
Tucson,, AZ 85710
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!
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.
Hello! My name is John Kinsey. I was a competitive swimmer for six years and was a lifeguard during the last four of those years. As a lifeguard, I had the opportunity to teach swim lessons. I teach a wide range of children, from kids afraid to get in the water to advanced swimming. I believe swimming is an excellent activity to engage children and to keep them in good health. My competitive swimming experience gave me a passion for the water and the know-how to pass it on.
gabriela a
Tucson, AZ 85719
Hi my name is Gabi Ayala and I have been swimming for 12 years. I have been teaching swim lessons for 4 years with ages 18- 6 and under. I have also worked with children for a few years in babysitting. I currently go to the University of Arizona and want to earn a degree in Psychology with a minor in Pre- Law. I love teaching swim because I have always had a passion for this sport and enjoy seeing the smile on the swimmers faces when have accomplished something in this sport.
Jennifer S
Tucson, AZ 85716
Hi, my name is Jen. I am currently majoring in psychology at the University of Arizona. I have been teaching swim lessons for about two years. I was a swim coach for Pima County for three summers. I have taught swimming to all ages, from infants to adults. I have experience teaching children who have mental and physical disabilities. Swimming is a joyful and important skill that all children should feel confident in!
