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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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, 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
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, 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, CA 92109
Sunsational Vetted Since 2020
Hi! My name is Anna, and I have been teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding since February 2017. I was also a competitive swim coach since September 2022. I have worked with all levels and ages from <1-18. As a competitive swimmer myself, I love to share my love of the sport with others as well as make sure everyone is water safe!
San Diego, California 92109
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi there! With over 13 years of club swimming and four years of NCAA competition, I bring a lifelong dedication to the water. My background spans three years as a pool lifeguard and a year as an ocean rescue swimmer; having grown up by the water, I am deeply motivated by water safety and ensuring every child has the skills to protect themselves. I have spent eight years coaching Special Olympics and currently serve as a USA Swimming club coach and yoga instructor in La Jolla. I love working with kids, using the pool as a space to build their confidence and resilience. By helping them embrace challenges, I aim to foster both technical excellence and a safe, lasting passion for the sport.
San Diego, California 92106
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi, my name is Hannah! I am currently a senior at Point Loma Nazarene University, where I am working toward my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I swam competitively starting at 8 years old and through high school. I also love to surf and play water polo! I have been teaching swim lessons since March 2022 at the YMCA of the Desert. I have experience with ages 2 years through adults. I love teaching children to love the water as much as I do!
San Diego, CA 92106
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hi! Im Corinne. Ive been teaching swim lessons since February 2021, working with children ages 1 to 15. I was also a competitive swimmer for 10 years and a lifeguard for five. In addition to teaching, I served as an Aquatic Director, where I oversaw lifeguards and designed swim lesson programs. I have five years of experience in childcare and am currently in my final year of earning my degree in Child Development. Im passionate about helping children grow both in and out of the water because water safety is essential, and the pool has always been my happy place!
San Diego, California 92109
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi, Im Sequoia! I am thrilled to partner with you as your private swim instructor. I believe that the water should be a safe, welcoming, and empowering place for everyone. Having taught at a dedicated swim school, I bring extensive experience working with swimmers of all ages and abilitiesfrom infants taking their very first splashes to adults mastering new skills. I specialize in adaptive aquatics and love tailoring my teaching style to match the unique needs, learning styles, and paces of every individual student. I am fully First Aid, CPR, AED, and Lifeguard certified, so you can always count on a safe, supportive, and high-quality lesson. I cant wait to dive in and help you or your child build lifelong water confidence!
San Diego, California 92106
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi there! My name is Maddie Nesdahl, a CPR, AED, and BLS certified swim instructor with over a year of experience working with all ages and abilities from 3 months into adulthood. My lessons are a combination of water safety skills, stroke development, and fun acclimation games! My goal is for children to feel comfortable, engaged, and excited about the water since February 2024!
San Diego, California 92106
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hello everybody! My name is Megan! I've been instructing since October 2022, and have the utmost joy every time I get to encounter a new person. I believe everybody should learn to swim, as it's one of the most essential life lessons. I started swimming competitively and doing water polo at high school, and that's where my love for water started, and since then this has been the only thing I've ever worked for. I believe I'm a great swim teacher as I can adapt to a person's needs and at the same time make it fun to learn to swim! Swimming can be scary, but I am definitely someone to ease the nerves and build progress.
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.