Our instructors are required to maintain CEU’s and keep their teaching skills sharp. On top of the continuing education credits they are required to have that, we are continuously working with our amazing teachers during trainings, feedback sessions, and evaluations. We feel so grateful to have such amazing instructors teaching for us!
Jamie is an American Red Cross Certified Swimming Instructor. She has been teaching since 1994 and swimming since 1986 in pre-comp, USS (United States Swimming), High School, College and now USMS (Masters). She has raced at the regional, national, and inter-national level. Jamie couples her own passion as an avid Triathlete and marathon swimmer with her BS in Exercise Science (w/ an emphasis in Fitness and Wellness Management) to be our top level triathlete coach.
With nearly 25 years of teaching swimming lessons, she loves to teach to all ages, levels, and abilities! She has a gift for working with people who have a fear of the water because she herself drown at 2 years old and worked hard to overcome her own fear.
Lincoln is an architecture student at the University of Utah. He has been swimming for ten years and coaching for six years, his specialties being butterfly and freestyle. He has coached for Murray Aquatic Club and Murray High School, and has worked with a wide variety of people and ages. He loves to teach and especially loves seeing people progress. He enjoys painting, crochet, baking, music, and just about anything creative. He spent his last summer as a cast member at Disney World.
Sarah is a student at the University of Utah, studying art and business. Sarah has experience being on a swim team and has been teaching swim since 2022. Sarah can teach all ages and can progress just about everyone from complete beginner to advanced. The thing that gets Sarah to stay is developing a relationship with her students and seeing them progress. Outside of swimming Sarah loves drawing, painting, and just about any form of art. Sarah loves live music, video games, and tv shows.
Avery is a student at the University of Utah studying Psychology and Criminology. She has always enjoyed working with kids and has gained experience through leading youth groups and helping teach and care for her two younger brothers. She loves creating a fun and welcoming environment where kids can feel comfortable, learn new skills, and build confidence. Avery enjoys getting to know each student and finding ways to make learning fun and engaging. Outside of school and the pool, Avery enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running, and baking.
Lizzy has been in the water for her entire life and often would go out boating in lakes and oceans with her family. She was always the first in the water and the last one out. She is currently a junior in high school, and is going into the medical field. Lizzy loves dogs. The dog in the picture’s name is Timber and he is now a guide dog for the blind. Lizzy is a part of a program that trains guide dogs for the blind. Some of her other hobbies include wakeboarding, biking and competitive singing.
Makayla is a student at the University of Utah, studying Political Science and Legal Studies. She has taught swim lessons for three years, and her favorite part of teaching is seeing her students’ confidence grow! When not in the water, you can find her hiking, studying, or painting.
Ashlyn is an enthusiastic, outgoing, empathetic girl who absolutely loves the water. She has been swimming for as long as she can remember. Since she was four years old, water has helped her develop a passion for marine life and has inspired her to pursue it in her future. Her other hobbies include tennis, sewing, and working hard in school. Ashlyn loves teaching others new things and sharing her enthusiasm with those around her. She looks forward to helping other new swimmers develop their skills, build confidence, and safely enjoy swimming.
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Natalie is a kind, patient, and dedicated girl who has a genuine love for the water and enjoys sharing her skills with others. She has been swimming since she was little and has been a member of the Layton High Swim Team for the past three years. She loves dancing, music and taking hard classes in school. Natalie is understanding, and a great listener, which helps her connect especially well with young children. She is encouraging and enthusiastic in everything she does and looks forward to helping others learn how to safely enjoy the water which she so deeply loves!