Teen Swim Lessons inGlendale CA
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Sunsational Swim School offers private teen swim lessons in Glendale CA for beginner, intermediate, and competitive swimmers. If your teen hasn’t learned to swim yet, private swim lessons are the best way to help them build this essential life skill quickly and confidently.
Water safety is a skill that should not be delayed. The sooner they start with a private swim instructor, the better prepared they’ll be for pool parties, beach trips, or water parks.
Some teens may feel embarrassed about learning to swim. That’s why private swim lessons are so effective—no audience, no pressure, just one-on-one guidance from a skilled instructor focused on helping your teen succeed.
Intermediate swim lessons for teens in Glendale CA
For teens who already have a grasp of swimming basics, formal swimming lessons can provide a perfect way to go from a beginner swimmer to swim team-ready. Intermediate private lessons will usually include developing the mechanics of the various competitive strokes; freestyle (or front crawl), backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. For a teen looking to join a swim team, a working knowledge of these strokes is a must. While a teen will learn how to do these swimming strokes from a swim team coach, private swim lessons ensure that a swimmer has a strong grasp on proper stroke form. Intermediate lessons for teens can also include introductions to other competitive swim skills, such as diving, flip turns, breathing technique, treading water and underwater streamline work.
Water safety is a skill that should not be delayed. The sooner they start with a private swim instructor, the better prepared they’ll be for pool parties, beach trips, or water parks.
Some teens may feel embarrassed about learning to swim. That’s why private swim lessons are so effective—no audience, no pressure, just one-on-one guidance from a skilled instructor focused on helping your teen succeed.
Why choose Sunsational Swim School for your teen swim lessons in Glendale CA
Water safety starts early
Our private swimming lessons in Glendale CA teach essential water safety skills from day one. The “Sunsational Swim Sequence” teaches students to turn around, find the wall, and swim to safety.
Flexible scheduling for busy Glendale CA families
You may have to squeeze into your swimsuit, but you don’t have to squeeze our lessons into your calendar! Your Sunsational swimming class fits your schedule, not the other way around.
Personalized instruction for faster progress
Our instructors make lesson plans guided by each swimmer’s needs and strengths. Sunsational’s teen classes in Glendale CA utilize gentle, encouraging techniques so teens can conquer fears and learn to swim more quickly.
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You save time and money when you can choose the location that works best for your family. Sunsational Swim Instructors teach teen lessons at the Glendale CA-area pool you choose—in your neighborhood or your backyard!
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Teen lessons
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Advanced and competitive swimmers benefit from private lessons too
Even experienced swimmers can benefit from teen swim lessons near me. Private lessons provide focused, one-on-one coaching to help competitive swimmers refine their technique and improve performance. With a dedicated private swim instructor, teens can target specific skills like hand pulls, kicks, and stroke timing. Advanced techniques such as relay starts, backstroke starts, diving skills, and flip turns can also be practiced and perfected.
Teen lessons have always been my favorite to teach. Over the years, I’ve been lucky to teach teens at almost every level: beginners learning how to swim, teens enrolled in the GuardStart program, competitive swimmers on swim teams, and everything in between. Most of my work with teens has been with non-swimmer beginners looking to gain the fundamental basics of swimming. This has included teens who were terrified of water as well as teens who simply hadn’t yet had the opportunity to learn how to swim.
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Jade M.
Glendale, CA 91206
Sunsational Vetted Since 2022
Im Jade & Ive been a swim coach & lesson instructor since June 2021! I coached for the Rays team for Children & Adults w/ Special Needs. Ive mainly worked with swimmers between the ages of 8 & 18 but have experience teaching all ages. I currently work with toddlers at a daycare & have 2 years of experience as a classroom leader at an elementary school. I go to UC Berkeley & was a competitive swimmer for 9 years so I love being in the pool and I look forward to our pool time together!
Nare N.
Glendale, California 91205
Sunsational Vetted Since 2024
Hi! Im Nare, a passionate swim instructor with experience teaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels. I love helping people feel confident and safe in the water, and I tailor my lessons to meet each individuals needs. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Dive in and start your swimming journey today!
Alyssa S.
Los Angeles, California 90041
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi! My name is Alyssa, Im 22 years old. With over ten years of experience as a competitive swimmer and three years coaching young children, I bring both skill and patience to teaching swimming. I focus on building confidence in the water through clear instruction, playful techniques, and a strong emphasis on safety. My approach balances discipline with encouragement to help kids develop strong foundational skills and a genuine love for swimming.
Elizabeth J.
Los Angeles, California 90027
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
I have been swimming since a very young age. I spent almost all of my summers either swimming or dancing. I was on the swim team for years and I have been an instructor since February 2023. I am excited to teach your lessons!
Sauskia B.
Glendale, California 91201
Sunsational Vetted Since 2022
Hi, Im Saskia! With experience as a swim instructor since September 2018, I started competitive swimming at a young age and have a lifelong background in the sport. While earning my degree in Global Studies, Peace & Conflict at UC Berkeley, I began teaching children of all ages and continued developing my experience as an instructor. I now work in my field while continuing to teach swim lessons. I look forward to helping your child build confidence and skills in the water!
Amanda M.
Los Angeles, California 90027
Sunsational Vetted Since 2022
Hi, my name is Amanda, and I've taught swim lessons since February 2021, along with six years of competitive and professional swim experience. I have found joy and success working with students of all age groups, including infants, children, teens, and adults. Whether your goal is to learn to be safe and have fun in the water or to improve your stroke technique to break a personal record, I'm more than happy to help you reach it.
Nathaniel W.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
I am passionate about sharing my love of water and helping young swimmers build confidence and skills. Over the years, I have taught hundreds of children and adults ages 460, focusing on water safety, survival skills, and stroke development. I have been lifeguard and CPR certified since February 2020, giving me extensive experience keeping swimmers safe in and around the water. Swimming has been a lifelong passion of mine, both competitively and recreationally. In high school, I specialized in the individual medley and breaststroke, and I currently compete at the collegiate level. My goal is to create a positive, encouraging environment where swimmers can develop strong technique, water confidence, and a lifelong love of swimming.
Ahren S.
Los Angeles, California 90041
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hello! My name is Ahren, and I am a student at Occidental. I have been in the aquatics industry since February 2023 as a swim instructor, lifeguard, and lifeguard instructor at a gym and two of my local community centers. I am so excited to work with students! My favorite skills to teach are front crawl and whip kicks. I am very familiar with different teaching and learning styles and am very adaptable to the needs of every individual student. I have taught different curriculums; however, I will always adapt a lesson plan to meet the individual needs.
Anastasia Y.
Burbank, California 91506
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hello! My name is Anastasia, and Im a professional synchronized swimmer with over a decade of coaching experience. I absolutely love what I do! I work with young children, helping them feel confident and safe in the water, learn proper swimming strokes, and have fun in the pool. I also coach adults who want to improve their technique in swimming or synchronized swimming. Nothing excites me more than seeing your progress! I cant wait to connect and make a splash together!
Lucas K.
Burbank, California 91501
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Dedicated swim instructor and competitive athlete with over 10 years of swim experience and 4 years of water polo experience. Former CIF All Player, Pacific League MVP, and Hoover Varsity Water Polo MVP with a strong background in high-level competition and athletic development. Experienced in teaching children of all ages and skill levels, from beginners learning water safety to advanced athletes training for competition. Passionate about creating a safe, positive, and motivating environment while helping swimmers build confidence, improve technique, and reach their full potential both in and out of the water.
Kate S.
Los Angeles, California 90027
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
My name is Kate and swimming is my passion! I swam competitively for 10 years, and since I stopped I have been teaching others how to swim! I have taught kids from only 6 months old, up to 16 years old. I am also skilled in teaching children who are on the spectrum and nonverbal. I find ways to communicate with any and all of my students in a way that keeps them comfortable and open to learn! I like to challenge my students but will never push them if they are not ready. I truly believe that swimming is one of the most important skills for anyone to have, and I love being a part of the process. Safety is key, and I will always make sure your kids are safe and happy! I want everyone to love swimming as much as I do!
Samantha G.
Los Angeles, California 90042
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! My name is Sam, and Ive been teaching water safety and swimming skills since September 2005. My love for the water began at a young age as a competitive swimmer and grew into a lifelong career teaching children, families, and adults in both New York City and Los Angeles. I specialize in helping swimmers feel safe, confident, and comfortable in the water while building strong foundational skills and proper technique. My lessons are tailored to each students needs and pace, with an emphasis on trust, encouragement, and positive learning experiences. I teach all ages and abilitiesfrom babies and young children to teens and adultsand also offer water aerobics classes. My ultimate goal: students lifelong confidence + love for the water!
Leigh C.
Los Angeles, California 90068
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello! My name is Leigh. Im 40 years old, 6 feet tall, and take an empowering, practical, and positive approach to teaching water safety skills and swimming strokes. Ive worked with children in multiple settings as a nanny, camp counselor, teacher, and aunt, and have learned that every child is unique. Its my job to discover the ways in which they are able to have the most fun and effective lesson in the water. I was a competitive swimmer through high school. I grew up swimming in the Great Lakes, and I spent just over a year at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center as one of their most requested instructors. Today, Im happy to be on this water safety journey in a private setting and look forward to working with your family.
Noelani E.
Los Angeles, California 90026
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hi, my name is Noelani and I've been teaching swim for 11 years with ages 2-15. I have also worked at Rolling Hills Country Day School as a playground supervisor, lifeguard, swim intsructor and Aquatics Director. I was also the Director of Student Activities at Mary Star of the Sea High School for 2 years. I attended Loyola Marymount University and studied Health and Human Science. I love the water and I believe that everyone should know how to swim and I love being able to help people do that.
Austin R.
Burbank, California 91504
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hi, my name is Austin, and I've taught approximately 1,000 people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels how to swim from my past job working for City Wide Aquatics. In 2007, I became a lifeguard, and eventually, I ran my own facility in July 2021. Within that time, I learned how to teach effective swimming lessons that are both safe and fun. In my lessons, I cover the fundamentals, such as water confidence, floating, breath control, diving, stroke technique, treading water, kicking, and how to enjoy the water.
Anthony B.
Los Angeles, California 90027
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi, my name is Anthony Balbuena. I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2022 for infants through adults, and lifeguarding since February 2021. My whole life, I have always been around the water, whether it was doing junior lifeguards as a little kid at Venice Beach or being in a swim and water polo club for 9 years. Being in all these activities gave me a passion for the water, which I try to pass on to all my clients.
Lauren R.
Los Angeles, California 90026
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi! I have been swimming since childhood. I have taught swim lessons through a volunteer organization, teaching swim lessons to children with developmental disabilities and eventually holding a leadership position in the organization. I have been a lifeguard since August 2019, so I am proficient in water safety.
Pamela P.
Los Angeles, California 90028
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hey there, Im Coach Pamela! I love the water and I love teaching kids how to safely enjoy it too. Well play fun games while learning swim basics. For my more advanced swimmers, Ill always test your endurance and form with engaging game-based challenges. As a former athlete and womens sports coach, my goal is to make you feel safe and confident in the water, no matter what level youre at. Im also passionate about moving our bodies with enjoyment and positive reinforcement. If that sounds like a good time to you, lets hang! 2 Truths & a lie: 1. Favorite fruit is mango 2. Played rugby for USA 3. Hates cotton candy Tell me which one is the lie at our first session!
Sierra M.
Los Angeles, California 90028
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello, my name is Sierra! Ive been instructing since 2019 for ages ranging from 6 months to 12 years old! I have experience teaching children with many different experiences of disabilities/skills as well. I am lifeguard certified as well as Title 22 CPR + First Aid. When it comes to instructing swimmers on how to stay safe in the water and gain confidence, Im your girl! (:
Jai L.
Pasadena, California 91103
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
My name is India Lewis. I'm a recent graduate from UCLA and love to swim, read, and camp. I have been instructing lessons since 2021 with students of all skill levels. Outside of instructing, I work in entertainment as a production coordinator and also work with elementary school kids who are non-verbal.
Jordan H.
La Cañada Flintridge, California 91011
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi! My name is Jordan Hughes, and I would love to be your childs instructor! I started my swimming journey at just 6 months old and have loved the water ever since. I made the varsity water polo team all four years of high school and have continued swimming and surfing in my free time currently. I hold a bachelors degree in psychology and plan to further my education by going to graduate school for a masters in child psychology. I have previous experience as an instructor, with most of my clients being students aged 3 months to 5 years old!
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Sunsational Swim School offers private, at-home swim lessons designed to help teens build confidence, improve technique, or overcome fear of the water. Each session is taught one-on-one by a certified, background-checked instructor who personalizes every lesson to the teen’s goals—whether learning to swim for safety, fitness, or school requirements. In Glendale CA, where backyard pools, HOA pools are part of everyday life, our private format ensures teens feel comfortable, respected, and motivated to progress.
Yes. Sunsational instructors can tailor lessons for fitness, endurance, stroke refinement, or lifeguard readiness. Whether your teen wants to prepare for summer lifeguard certification, join a team, or simply improve technique, our certified instructors in Glendale CA create targeted programs that strengthen skills and boost performance while reinforcing safe, efficient swimming habits.
Every teen progresses at their own pace, but most beginners in Glendale CA see significant confidence and skill development within 8–12 lessons. Factors like comfort level, athletic background, lesson frequency, and practice between sessions all play a role. Private instruction accelerates learning because every minute is focused on your teen's specific needs—no waiting for others or repeating skills they've already mastered. Many teens who start nervous about water are swimming independently within a few weeks. Your Sunsational instructor will assess progress regularly and adjust lessons to keep momentum going, ensuring your teen reaches their goals efficiently and safely.
Each lesson plan is customized to your teen’s ability and goals. Beginners focus on floating, breathing, and survival strokes, while more advanced swimmers learn freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and endurance training. Sunsational instructors also teach water safety and rescue awareness, so teens are confident around backyard pools, HOA pools, home pool time, summer evening swims and all the great activities to enjoy in Glendale CA.