San Diego, California 92110
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello! My name is Diego, and I'm excited to support you on your swimming journey. I have been a swim instructor since October 2022 and love helping students of all ages build confidence, refine their technique, and achieve their goals in the water. Whether you're getting comfortable with the basics or looking to master new strokes, I'm here to help you succeed!
San Diego, CA 92110
Sunsational Vetted Since 2021
Hi! My name is Daniela, and I have been teaching swimming lessons and coaching swim/water polo since February 2015. I am also an elementary PE teacher. I swam competitively for 4 years and played collegiate water polo. I have always felt at home in the water and love finding new ways to share that passion with others!
San Diego, California 92107
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi! My name is Autumn Cochran! I swam competitively for 8 years and recreationally for several years before that. I have spent the past three summers working as a lifeguard and swim instructor in Arizona. I have experience teaching students as young as 12 months and as old as 65 to swim, and I have spent a lot of time coaching the recreational swim team for kids ages 5-10. I absolutely love working with kids, and I am committed to finding what teaching technique works best for each individual student and customizing lessons to their needs. My highest priority is fostering water safety and water comfort in students. I want my students to leave their lessons feeling confident in their abilities in the water and knowledgeable about how to stay safe.
San Diego, California 92110
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! Im Salih, a former collegiate swimmer with several years of swim coaching and teaching experience. I love helping swimmers of all ages and skill levels build confidence in the water while developing strong, safe technique. Whether youre learning the basics, working toward stroke refinement, or preparing for competition, I tailor each lesson to your individual goals and learning style. My goal is to create a positive, encouraging environment where every swimmer can improve while enjoying the process.
San Diego, California 92110
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi, Im Michele! I have been swimming for most of my life and was fortunate to compete through college and earn NCAA Division III All-American honors in swimming. I love helping students of all ages become more comfortable and confident in the water while developing strong swimming skills. Whether you want to learn the basics, work on water safety, or are looking to improve your strokes, I will create a positive, supportive learning environment where you can progress at your own pace. My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and tailored to each swimmers individual goals. Swimming is an important lifelong skill, and I look forward to helping you succeed in the water!
San Diego, California 92110
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! I'm Olivia, and I've been in the water for as long as I can remember. I swam competitively for 14 years through summer swim leagues and my high school swim team, and spent 4 years teaching swim lessons and coaching. I teach swimmers of all skill levels, from those just getting comfortable in the water to those looking to improve technique and build confidence. While most of my experience has been with children ages 12 and under, I'm happy to work with swimmers of all ages. Growing up around lakes and pools, I've always considered myself a bit of a fish! My goal is to make every lesson fun, safe, and encouraging while helping each swimmer reach their goals and enjoy being in the water.
San Diego, California 92110
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi there, Ive been in the water since I was a little kid. I learned how to swim before I could walk and swimming has been a passion of mine ever since. I have been a water polo player and swimmer since I was 7 years old and Ive been teaching swim for two years now. Overall I love the water and I love to help people enjoy it like I do!
San Diego, California 92107
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
I have grown up in a pool! I played water polo for 10+ years and swam completely in high school and played water polo in college. I am here doing this job because I want to give back & share my love for the water with others. Can't wait to meet you and work with you or your littles!
San Diego, California 92103
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a 27-year-old practicing registered nurse who has extensive aquatic experience. I was a competitive swimmer for 9 years, and then played collegiate waterpolo. I also taught swimming lessons and lifeguarded for 5 years, and have worked with swimmers who are infants to adults. I have taught from various different beginning points, and am dedicated to water safety and comfort. I also have additional emergency safety certifications, such as pediatric advanced life support and advanced life support. I look forward to getting back into teaching and spreading the love of water :)
San Diego, California 92106
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! I started teaching swim lessons over 15 years ago. I grew up swimming competitively, competing in Junior Olympics, Far Westerns, and Sectionals. In college, I played on the Cal Poly Womens water polo team. I have ASCA Coaching training and certification, and have coached at the competitive level. I also teach ocean safety and surfing lessons. I have experience working with all ages and experience levels, from infant to adult, and with neurodivergent individuals. I love being in the water and sharing this love with others! Whether you or your swimmer is still learn to blow bubbles and float, or you are looking for someone to help take your technique to the next level, Im there!
San Diego, California 92103
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
I found my love for swimming after joining my local pools youth swim league as a child. My swim coaches tried to make every day in the water fun and throughly succeeded. My goal with my students is to bring out the joy and love for the water that my swim instructors instilled in me.
San Diego, California 92110
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! My name is Molly! I have been teaching swim lessons since September 2019, and I am excited to share my passion with you! I have been swimming my entire life on swim teams, and I am also a lifeguard!
San Diego, CA 92111
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hi there! I'm Cece, a University of San Diego alumna on the Pre-Physician Assistant track with 7 years of experience teaching private swim lessons. As a former competitive swimmer for 8 years, I love helping swimmers of all levels; from little ones learning essential water safety and life-saving skills to those looking to improve their stroke technique. My goal is to create a fun, patient, and encouraging environment where every student feels safe, confident, and excited to learn while building skills that can last a lifetime!
San Diego, California 92108
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hi! My name is Emily Tenczar, and I have been swimming since I was four years old. Currently, I am a member of the San Diego State University Division 1 swim program as a graduating senior. I have taught swim lessons to children of all ability levels, ranging from beginners to more advanced stroke work. I am excited to share my passion and love for the sport by ensuring that your swimmer, of any ability level, feels safe and confident in the water.
San Diego, California 92107
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hello! I'm Stephen, and I love everything to do with the water. Teaching kids to swim is one of the most beautiful things I get to do because the joy and health that becomes available to someone with confidence and safety abilities in water is priceless and incomparable. It is my joy to bring this forward as a swim instructor and teach swimming in a way that is intuitive, personalized, and oriented for long-term development in water safety, confidence, and fun. I have Red Cross certifications in CPR, lifeguarding, open water, and water safety. I have experience working with infants all the way up to senior citizens and everyone in between, in group and private settings. Let's hop in the pool together!
San Diego, California 92109
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi, Im Tyler! I grew up around the water and have been swimming for as long as I can remember. As a swim instructor and former lifeguard, I love making lessons fun, safe, and encouraging for all. My goal is to help every swimmer feel confident in the water while having a great time learning since February 2025.
San Diego, California 92116
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! My name is Trinity Patron. I am a 24-year-old instructor with seven years of experience and a lifetime of swimming and water polo roots. My goal is to make the pool a safe, equitable space where your child can thrive. Every child learns differently, so I specialize in adapting my teaching style to match your students unique learning needs. I can't wait to help your swimmer build lasting confidence!
San Diego, California 92109
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hello my name is Christina :) I have been teaching swim lessons for about 7 years and have worked with infants to 12 year olds. I've also worked with children for 7 + years as a babysitter, lifeguard, leading a small group, and working at a preschool . I am currently a senior at Point Loma Nazarene and earning a degree in Psychology / Child Development to advance my education with working with children.
San Diego, CA 92104
Sunsational Vetted Since 2016
Hello, my name is Dolores, but I go by Reese. I have been teaching swim lessons since January 1999 and working as a lifeguard. Throughout my career, I have taught swimmers of all agesfrom newborns to older adultswith a wide range of abilities and comfort levels in the water. I earned my bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and my masters degree in Forensic Psychology. While in school, I was actively involved in aquatics, competing in both water polo and swimming on my schools swim team. Water safety has always been a passion of mine. I love being in the water and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to feel confident and safe around it. Teaching swimming allows me to combine my experience, patience, and enthusiasm to help people develop life-saving skills and build confidence in the water.
San Diego, California 92109
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi, Im Valerie! With over 7 years of experience as a swim instructor, lifeguard, coach, and athletic trainer, I focus on helping students build confidence through proper technique, water safety, and injury prevention. My lessons are personalized, supportive, and designed to help swimmers of all ages succeed. Fun fact: While living in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to teach swim lessons for the children of several celebrity and high-profile families, giving me experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and needs.
San Diego, California 92111
Sunsational Vetted Since 2024
Hi New Swim Buddies! Since February 2021, I have been a swim instructor, and Im passionate about teaching children from 6 months to 12 years old, including those with special needs. My approach centers on water safety, helping each child become skilled at swimming while building their confidence in and around the water. I cant wait to get to know you and your family!
