Oakland, California 94610
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Im Noah Love, a swim instructor and lifeguard with experience teaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels from infants learning water comfort to adults building confidence and refining technique. Ive taught with multiple programs, including HARD, Head-Royce, Swan Aquatics, and the City of Gustine, and Ive also worked as a mobile swim instructor and lifeguard, providing personalized, one-on-one lessons. My goal as an instructor is to create a safe, encouraging, and high-energy environment where students can grow their skills and confidence in the water. I focus on adapting lessons to each swimmers needs, whether that means overcoming fear, improving stroke technique, or advancing competitive skills.
Oakland, California 94606
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! My name is Zoe. I have been a competitive swimmer for 14 years and most recently was a collegiate varsity team captain. I just graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in biology and neuroscience. I will be returning to Wesleyan next year to complete my master's degree in Biology. I have taught swim lessons since May 2019, and I love teaching students of all ages. Im adept at teaching anything from first-time water comfortability to detailed technique work for more advanced swimmers. I look forward to meeting you and working on becoming better swimmers this summer!
Oakland, CA 94610
Sunsational Vetted Since 2022
Hello, Im Dashiell, a University of California college graduate with a lifelong passion for swimming and aquatics. After over a decade and a half of lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons around the East Bay Area, Ive joined the Sunsational team in hopes of reaching out to more children and adults who want to learn how to swim, including students with special needs. I learned to swim at a young age and swam competitively during my youth and through high school. Now I find myself scuba diving a few times a year and connecting with the water almost whenever I can.
Berkeley, California 94704
Sunsational Vetted Since 2024
Hi! Im Roman, a Division 1 swimmer at UC Berkeley, currently in my sophomore year. Ive had the privilege of competing at the highest collegiate level, helping our team place second at the NCAA Championships two years in a row. Before Cal, I ranked in the top 10 nationally for my class in high school. I have been coaching and teaching swimming since February 2021, and Im passionate about helping swimmers of all levels build confidence in the water. Whether youre learning to float or training for competition, I bring energy, experience, and a love for the sport to every session.
Berkeley, California 94704
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi families! My name is Andrea, currently a rising junior at UC Berkeley. Although Im only here for the summer, I enjoy spending my time helping kids learn how to swim. A major skill at their age is water safety, which I am eager to teach! I worked at a swim school with kids ranging in age from 6 months to 14 years old. I taught them many skills depending on their levels, such as survival skills or swimming strokes. We can work together to ensure your kids' safety!
Berkeley, California 94704
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi Everyone! My name is Paige Sumulong, and I am a current senior at UC Berkeley, double majoring in Media Law & Policy and Business. I am from Walnut Creek, CA, and I grew up competitively swimming from the age of 3 to 13. After that, I started competitively dancing and am now on Berkeleys official Division I Dance Team. I have experience with kids ages 5 to 10 through one-on-one private lessons and 6-and-unders for my local swim team. My goal is to make my students comfortable and confident in the water! I love swimming, being in the water, and working with kids, and I cant wait to connect and continue my swim teaching journey!
Berkeley, California 94704
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! Im Nathan, a Swim Instructor and Head Lifeguard with over three years of experience teaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Ive helped deliver swim instruction to more than 2,300 students while supervising a team of 50 lifeguards, and I create personalized lesson plans that help each swimmer build confidence and progress at their own pace. Im CPR/AED certified and currently studying Business at UC Berkeleys Haas School of Business. I look forward to helping you or your child become a stronger, more confident swimmer!
Oakland, California 94602
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! Im Anneliese, and I have about 3 years of experience teaching swim lessons to children of all ages. I love helping kids become more comfortable and confident in the water while making each lesson fun, safe, and encouraging. I know every swimmer learns at their own pace, so I always try to be patient and make lessons fit each students needs. Whether your child is just getting in the water for the first time or working on improving their skills, Im excited to help them reach their goals and enjoy swimming!
Oakland, California 94608
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hello, my name is Alara Hal. I am a 4th year student at San Francisco State University studying Biology and Physiology with hopes to go to medical school. Ive been swimming competitively since I was 7 years old, and Ive been a swim instructor since August 2023. Most of my experience is with ages 3 months to 10 years old. I hope I can help your kiddos learn to swim!
Alameda, CA 94501
Sunsational Vetted Since 2019
Hi, Im Mark! Im a former NCAA competitive swimmer at UC Santa Cruz with over 10 years of experience teaching and coaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels. My passion for swimming goes far beyond the sport itself I genuinely love watching swimmers grow in confidence, ability, and joy for the water. I specialize in stroke technique and refinement, and particularly enjoy working with competitive swimmers who are ready to take their performance to the next level. I previously ran a youth swim program in Redwood City where I built a competitive yet encouraging environment where every swimmer felt supported, challenged, and excited to keep improving. I strive to bring that same energy and care to every single lesson!
Oakland, California 94619
Sunsational Vetted Since 2022
Hey there! My name is Jordan, and Ive been working with kids in the water and on the mountain since February 2023, with ages ranging anywhere from 6 months to 14 years old. Ive worked as a teacher's assistant, after-school coach, and snowboard instructor. I graduated high school in 2019 and am focusing on obtaining my business degree in the next year or two! Im so passionate about working with kids and teaching skill sets; theres nothing thats as fulfilling and rewarding. Ive been swimming my entire life in every type of water and enjoy surfing, although Im not as good at surfing as I am at snowboarding! Im excited to meet you and your kiddo and get kicked!
Alameda, California 94501
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi, my name is Oliver. I am a student at Santa Clara University. I love swimming and have been swimming competitively for around 10 years now. Additionally, I have been teaching swim instruction since March 2022. I hope I can make my students' swim journey something that can be fun!
Alameda, California 94501
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello! My name is Maddie, and I have been working as a swim instructor since August 2018 in the Bay Area and Central Coast! I swam competitively and played water polo throughout college, and being able to swim is the number one skill I will never take for granted. I have experience with ages 1 - adults, including those with special needs.
Moraga, California 94556
Sunsational Vetted Since 2024
Hi there, Im Alexa!! I was a competitive swim and water polo player for the past 7 years and enjoy swim instructing on the side! Ive had experience working with children ages 213. I am now a D1 student athlete in college. I help teach new swimmers; even coaching those competitively into high school! I have officially been swim instructing since October 2023!
Lafayette, California 94549
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello, my name is Mac Darin. I grew up swimming and playing water polo from a young age and did both for over 10 years competitively. I have experience teaching kids and adults of all ages and all levels, from starting out with water safety to advanced swimming techniques.
Moraga, California 94575
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi! My name is Justin Ferrer and I am a Division 1 swimmer at Saint Marys College of California! I am an experienced instructor working with children through adults at all skill levels! I am excited to meet and teach you all!
Oakland, California 94605
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hi, my name is Chris. I've been teaching for three years, from the age of three months to adults. I have worked with children with learning disabilities and autism (verbal and nonverbal). I have three children myself. I spent nine years in the Marines and went to school at George Washington University, where I earned a degree in International Affairs. I love teaching swim lessons because it is something where the skills are going to benefit and safeguard someone for the rest of their lives.
El Cerrito, California 94530
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
As a lifelong swimmer, I have been teaching swim lessons since September 2016 with children aged 2-18 and adults. I was a competitive swimmer and am now a coach, so I can teach all levels from getting comfortable in the water to swim team technique. I have also been a lifeguard for 9 years, so I am also able to maintain and teach water safety. I love the water, and I hope your student will too!
Lafayette, California 94549
Sunsational Vetted Since 2020
Hi! My name is Kathy and I enjoy teaching others of all ages. From helping toddlers overcome fear of the water and also an adult looking to improve their swimming. I was a competitive swimmer for 16 years. I taught swimming / life-guarded for 5 years. I also was a coaches aid for swim team. I have volunteered for both pre-school and elementary. I went to Stanford University and have degrees in Human Biology and Communication I am passionate to help others learn to swim and be safe!
San Francisco, California 94109
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hello! My name is Anjelica, and I absolutely love teaching swim lessons. Over the past 10 years, I have taught students of all ages, from 6 months up to adults. I especially love teaching special needs swim lessons and designing lesson plans that accommodate and challenge students of all abilities. My personal swim experience includes swimming for the UPenn club swim team at Nationals, swimming with the UC Berkeley Cal Masters Swim team, and also competing in open water swimming at the Collegiate Nationals with Cal Triathlon. I currently work at SF General Hospital in clinical research full-time but realized I was missing that joy of interacting with kids and seeing them grow confidence in the water.
Walnut Creek, California 94595
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi everyone! Im Nina, a former D1 swimmer whos spent the last 10 years teaching kids to feel confident and safe in the water. My experience ranges from foundational water survival skills to competitive stroke technique, so whether your child is just learning to float or working on their flip turns, Ive got you covered. I cant wait to meet you all and share my love of swimming!
