Meet the Instructors

Aidan is a Lifeguard, Group Swim Lesson Instructor (primarily in Levels 5/6), and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast Y. He primarily works with students who are at or looking to achieve an introductory level of swimming, but he also feels comfortable working with all ages and skill levels. Aidan has swam competitively for over five years and is familiar with all stroke techniques. He is usually available weekdays after 4:00 pm and during most weekends.

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Alice is a Group and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast Y. She primarily teaches Level 1 and beginner-level swimmers, but she can teach children and adults at any level of swimming ability and has some experience working with individuals with special needs. Alice grew up around water and learned to swim at a young age. She also competitively swam from ages 7 to 16 and is familiar with all stroke techniques. She is most available for lessons on Sunday mornings.

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Amanda is a Private Swim Instructor who teaches children and adults at any level of swim ability at our Southeast Y. Amanda competitively swam from 9 years old through high school and can teach stroke technique. She is available for lessons on weekends and most evenings.

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Since 2019, Andy has been working as a Private Swim Instructor at the Y, teaching both children and adults. He swam competitively for nine years and specializes in breaststroke and individual medley. He was an age group state champion and also competed at college club swimming nationals. Andy's goal in teaching is for everyone to enjoy swimming and develop their skills. He is currently pursuing optometry school, which restricts his availability, so please contact the Southeast Y Aquatics Coordinator is set up lessons with Andy.

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Anna began teaching Swim Lessons at our Y in August 2025, specializing in Levels 1-6 for children. When she's not instructing in the pool, Anna enjoys singing.

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Annie is a Head Lifeguard as well as a Group and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast Y. She teaches anyone from babies to adults and covers beginning water introduction all the way through competitive swimming strokes. Annie is a college swimmer and loves spending time in the water. She attends school outside of Bloomington, so please contact the Southeast Y Aquatics Coordinator for her availability.

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Blake has been a Head Lifeguard and Lead Swim Instructor at our Northwest Y since 2017. She teaches children and adults at any level of swimming ability and has some experience working with individuals who have special needs. Blake is available to teach at either the Northwest or Southeast branch on Fridays and weekends. When she isn't teaching people how to swim, she enjoys swimming, hiking, and camping on Lake Monroe.

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Emily has been instructing Swim Lessons at our Y since May 2025 with a special focus on teaching toddlers, people with special needs, and competitive swimmers. When she's not teaching in the pool, Emily enjoys arts and crafts, rock climbing, hiking, and tennis.

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Emma began teaching Swim Lessons at our Y in July 2025. She specializes in Parent/Child lessons, as well as Levels 1-6 for children. When she's not instructing in the pool, Emma enjoys cooking and volunteering with animals.

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Erin is a Lifeguard and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast and Northwest Ys. She teaches children of any level of swim ability and is equipped to work with those who have special needs. Erin started swimming young and swam competitively in middle and high school. Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Y Aquatics Coordinators for her availability.

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Greta is a Private Swim Instructor and Head Lifeguard at our Southeast Y. She swam competitively for eight years and loves sharing her love for the water. Greta is a college student, so please contact the Southeast Y Aquatics Coordinator for her availability.

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Hailey serves as a Lifeguard and teaches Group and Private Swim Lessons at both our Northwest and Southeast Ys. She teaches children and adults at any level of swimming ability and has some experience working with individuals with special needs. Hailey has been swimming since age 4 and has an expansive knowledge of stroke technique and development. Please contact the Northwest or Southeast Y Aquatics Coordinators for her availability.

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Iván has been teaching Group and Private Swim Lessons for more than 10 years between our Monroe County YMCA and other facilities. Through these years, he has worked with many different ages and skillsets. Iván also has a background in music and education. Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Y Aquatics Coordinatos for his availability.

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Jacen is a Private Swim Instructor and Lifeguard at our Southeast Y. He primarily teaches children and adults who have intermediate and advanced swimming abilities. Jacen has been swimming since a young age and is familiar with stroke technique. For his availability, please contact the Southeast Y Aquatics Coordinator.

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Jonah teaches Group Swim Lessons (primarily Level 3) and Private Swim Lessons. He also assists in coaching our YMCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team and serves as a Head Lifeguard at both Y branches. Jonah teaches kids and adults of any skill and age and specializes in intermediate and advanced swimmers. Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Y Aquatics Coordinator for his availability.

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Although Joshua primarily coaches the Tiger Sharks Swim Team, he has some availability for Private Swim Lessons. He swam competitively from sixth grade through high school and is a Tiger Sharks alum himself! Please contact the Southeast Y Aquatics Coordinator for his availability.

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Landon is a Lifeguard and Group Swim Instructor at our Northwest and Southeast Ys. He primarily teach Levels 2-4 in Group Swim Lessons and has some experience working with individuals who are uncomfortable in water. He swam competitively and is knowledgeable about stroke technique. Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Y Aquatics Coordinators for his availability.

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Lauren is a Group and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast and Northwest Ys. She enjoys working with anyone who wants to learn how to swim and has experience working with all skill levels and ages. Lauren was a competitive swimmer from age 7 until the end of high school, so she has a lot of passion for swimming! Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Y Aquatics Coordinators for her schedule.

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Leo is a Head Lifeguard, Tiger Sharks Assistant Coach, Group Swim Instructor (primarily in Level 4), and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast and Northwest Ys. He teaches children and adults at any level of swimming ability and specializes in competitive strokes. Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Y Aquatics Coordinators for his availability.

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Marcela has been a Group and Private Swim Lessons Instructor at our Y since February 2025. She specializes in teaching toddlers and adults how to swim, but has experience with all ages and individuals with adaptive needs. When Marcela isn't instructing in the pool, she enjoys kayaking and bowling.

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Margaret began teaching Swim Lessons at our Y in 2013. She specializes in all types of lessons, from parent/children, youth beginners, competitive teen swimmers, and adults new to the water. When she's not instructing in the pool, Emma enjoys reading, watching sitcoms, and teaching Latin.

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Molly began teaching Swim Lessons at our Y in 2024. She specializes in Parent/Child lessons, Levels 1-3 for beginners, and teaching swimmers with adaptive needs. Molly is in school for elementary education and feels very confident in teaching littles. She also loves to lesson plan, incorporating lots of different games and activities. When she's not instructing in the pool, Emma enjoys singing and playing piano.

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Noah serves as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor for Group and Private Lessons at our Southeast Y. He grew up swimming competitively and recreationally and loves to give back and teach other people in the community. Noah can provide experience and knowledge for swimmers of all levels who are looking to get better! Please contact the Southeast Y Aquatics Coordinator for his availability.

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Payton began teaching Swim Lessons at our Y in August 2025, specializing in beginning, intermediate, and advanced lessons. When they're not instructing in the pool, Payton enjoys cooking and reading.

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Rahman is a Lifeguard and Group and Private Swim Lessons Instructor at our Southeast Y. He grew up swimming recreationally and competitively and is familiar with strokes and proper technique. Rahman mostly teaches Level 2 and beginner-level children. Please contact the Southeast Y Aquatics Coordinator for his availability.

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Reagan has been teaching Swim Lessons at our Y since 2015. She has experience teaching people of all ages and needs, but especially enjoys instructing nervous beginners. Reagan is a Red Cross Water Safety-certified instructor who has coached swimming and diving. When she's not in the pool, Reagan is an opera singer studying voice at IU's Jacobs School of Music.

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Robin began teaching Swim Lessons at our Y in 2024. She specializes in Parent/Child lessons, Levels 1-3 for beginners, and adult lessons. When she's not instructing in the pool, Robin enjoys lifting weights, reading, and completing puzzles.

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Sam is a Head Lifeguard, Lead Swim Instructor, and Private Swim Instructor primarily at our Northwest Y. He has been swimming since age 9 and has competed on several swim teams, making state cuts in multiple relays and backstroke. Sam first started teaching swimming at age 15 with the Bloomington Swim Club and the YMCA. He teaches people of all ages from babies all the way to adults. Please contact the Northwest Y Aquatics Coordinator for his availability.

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Stella has been a Group and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast Y since 2018. She has worked with various clients and differing levels of swimming ability, and she likes to ask her swimmers what their goals are at the beginning of lessons to make sure she understands and is able to best accommodate them. Stella attends college outside of Bloomington, so please contact the Southeast Y Aquatics Coordinator for her availability.

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Sydney began teaching Swim Lessons at our Y in June 2025. She specializes in Levels 1-3 for beginners and is particularly passionate about teaching Private Swim Lessons. When she's not instructing in the pool, Sydney enjoys writing stories.

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Violet began teaching Swim Lessons at our Y in 2024. She specializes in Parent/Child lessons, as well as Levels 1-3 for children and competitive teen lessons. When she's not instructing in the pool, Violet enjoys playing the cello.

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