Swim Lessons at YWCA

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your fitness routine, our indoor pool is the perfect place to build strength, boost your health, and feel your best.

Swim Lessons

The indoor pool at YWCA provides a welcoming environment for those who want an efficient low impact workout. Swimming is the best form of physical exercise that promotes good health, according to the recent study conducted by Swim England.

Additional benefits include:

Our Swim & Classes Overview

Members enjoy access to expert instruction, small class sizes, and a supportive environment that promotes safety and skill-building in every session.

Private Swim Lessons

The indoor pool at YWCA provides a welcoming environment for those who want an efficient low impact workout. Swimming is the best form of physical exercise that promotes good health, according to the recent study conducted by Swim England.

Parent-child Swim Lessons

Designed for our youngest swimmers, this class introduces children ages 6 months to 3 years to the water alongside a parent or guardian. It's a great way to build water comfort and enjoy quality time together in a safe, supportive setting.

Hydrotherapy

Whether you're managing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply seeking a low-impact way to support your overall wellness.Our private sessions are designed to ease discomfort, improve mobility, and promote deep relaxation - no swimming skills required.

Schedule Private Swim Lessons

Get personalized instruction with one-on-one or two-on-one lessons designed to support swimmers of all levels. Flexible options for individuals or siblings from the same household make it easy to learn at your own pace.

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Parent-Child Swim Lessons

Designed for our youngest swimmers, this class introduces children ages 6 months to 3 years to the water alongside a parent or guardian. It’s a great way to build water comfort and enjoy quality time together in a safe, supportive setting.

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Hydrotherapy

Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply seeking a low-impact way to support your overall wellness, hydrotherapy offers a powerful solution. Our private sessions are designed to ease discomfort, improve mobility, and promote deep relaxation – no swimming skills required.

Meet YWCA's Swim Instructors

Our experienced and passionate instructors are the heart of our swim program. Each coach brings a unique blend of expertise, energy, and encouragement to help swimmers of all levels improve their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the water.

Brian Coffey

Certifications:  Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, Red Cross WSI Instructor

Specialty: All Ages and Swim Levels Brian has been working in the Aquatics Industry since 1992. He has been teaching swim lessons and/or coaching since 1995 and has been the Orange Crush Head Swim Coach since 2016.

Giulia "GG" Grasso

Certifications: ATRI Aquatic Therapy and Rehab, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Swimming Instructor, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, BLSD training, NSCA Sports Performance

Specialty: All Ages and Swim Levels Giulia, also known by many as just GG, has been a competitive swimmer for almost two decades and a former collegiate athlete. She is the lead hydrotherapy specialist, a water aerobics instructor, and teaches and swim lessons. When she is not teaching at YWCA, she is a full-time rehab therapist and a functional movement trainer. 

Lindsey Lesh

Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, Red Cross WSI Instructor
 
Specialty: All Ages and Swim Levels Lindsay has been teaching swim lessons and coaching since 2006

Sam Gardner

Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguarding, AED/CPR/First Aid, YWCA Orange Method Swim Lesson Instructor

Specialty: Beginner Youth Swim Lessons Sam has been working for YWCA since 2021 and teaching swim lessons since 2023. 

Annika-Dellinger

Annika Dellinger

Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguarding, AED/CPR/First Aid, Red Cross WSI Instructor, YWCA Orange Method Swim Lesson Instructor
 
Specialty: Beginner Youth Swim Lessons & Beginner Adult Swim Lessons Annika has been teaching swim lessons/coaching since 2023 and has been swimming competitively since 2011. She likes to make swim lessons fun while encouraging swimmers to better themselves, and she likes to see a positive progression of their swim skills over time.

Patricia "Pat" Hearl

Certifications/Training: AED/CPR/First Aid Instructor, Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, Certified Pool Operator Instructor, YWCA Orange Method Swim Lesson Instructor
 
Specialty: All Ages and Swim Levels Pat has worked in the Aquatics industry since 1982 and has worked for YWCA since 2022.  She likes to see the impact she makes on both children and adults in growing their confidence and breaking down their fear of the water. Pat enjoys travelling to Disney in her spare time. She can teach swim lessons to all ages and all skill levels.

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Swim Lesson & Hydrotherapy Policies:

Participants must be on the pool deck and ready five minutes before the scheduled start time. Participants should use the restroom before the session begins and wait on the bleachers until instructed by a YWCA team member.

For those with long hair, we recommend wearing hair tied back or covered by a swim cap during lessons. Participants should bring a dry towel for use after being in the water. All clothing must be suitable for swimwear, such as Lycra, Spandex or nylon. T-shirts are not permitted. Children who are not potty-trained are required to wear swim diapers and rubber pants. Floatation devices, including child armbands, are not permitted.

Any disciplinary problems during the program should be addressed by the YWCA Staff. Positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behavior could include removing the child from the program or addressing the problem with the parent and/or director of fitness.

All private lessons and hydrotherapy sessions are scheduled using the online portal.

24-hour notice is required for rescheduling using the online portal. Payment will not be refunded or credited for sessions with less than 24-hour notice.

Aquatics programs are conducted regardless of weather, except in cases of pool closure due to thunderstorms or other extreme weather. In the event of a thunderstorm, sessions will be rescheduled.

Sessions are not made up and refunds are not issued when a participant misses a session; however, if the YWCA reschedules a session, we will make it up at a time to be announced.

If a participant has a medical condition, such as, but not limited to, allergies, seizures, or epilepsy, a medical clearance form from your physician is required and must be submitted to the director of fitness before the first day of class. In an emergency, knowledge of medical conditions will aid our staff and emergency personnel in providing care.

During a YWCA swim program, all parents and/or family members not participating in the program must proceed to the observation bleachers. Communication from the sidelines is not permitted as it may impact the success of the program. Flip flops, rubber-soled shoes, and bare feet are acceptable on the pool deck only. Water and sports drinks are permitted. No glass bottles, food, candy, or gum.

Food and drinks are welcome. All members and guests are required to clean up personal belongings including trash.