Meet the Instructors

Hi, my name is Leo. I am a Head Lifeguard, Tiger Shark Assistant Coach, Group Swim Instructor (primarily in Level 4), and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast and Northwest Ys. I teach children and adults at any level of swimming ability and specialize in competitive strokes. Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Aquatics Coordinator for my availability.

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Hi, my name is Jonah. I teach Group Swim Lessons (primarily Level 3) and Private Swim Lessons. I also assist in coaching Tiger Sharks and serve as a Head Lifeguard at our Northwest and Southeast Ys. I teach kids and adults of any skill and age and specialize in intermediate and advanced swimmers. Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Aquatics Coordinator for my availability, as my schedule varies weekly and arrange lessons on a week-to-week basis.

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Hi, my name is Stella! I have been a Group and Private Swim Instructor since 2018 here at the Y. I’ve worked with various clients and differing levels of swimming ability. I like to ask my clients what their goals are at the beginning of lessons to make sure I can understand and best accommodate them. Please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for my availability, as I attend college outside of Bloomington.

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Hi everyone, my name is Andy! Since 2019, I have been working as a Private Swim Instructor at the Y, teaching both children and adults. I swam competitively for nine years, and my specialties are breaststroke and individual medley. I was an age group state champion and also competed at college club swimming nationals.

My goal in teaching is for everyone to enjoy swimming and develop their skills. Please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for my availability, as I am currently pursuing optometry school, which restricts my availability. See you at the pool!

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Hello, I’m Iván. I have been teaching Group and Private Swim Lessons for more than ten years between our Monroe County YMCA and other facilities. Throughout these years, I have worked with many different ages and skillsets. I also have a background in music and education. Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Aquatics Coordinator for my availability.

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Hello, my name is Blake! I am a Head Lifeguard and Lead Swim Instructor at our Northwest Y. I teach children and adults at any level of swimming ability and have some experience working with individuals who have support needs/disabilities. I am available to teach at either the Northwest or Southeast branch. Please contact the Northwest or Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for my schedule!

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Hi everyone, my name is Lauren! I am a Group and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast and Northwest Ys. I enjoy working with anyone who wants to learn how to swim, and I have experience working with all skill levels and ages. I was a competitive swimmer from age 7 until the end of high school, so I am passionate about swimming. Please contact the Southeast or Northwest Aquatics Coordinators for my schedule!

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Hello everyone! I am a Head Lifeguard, Lead Swim Instructor, and Private Swim Instructor primarily at our Northwest Y. I have been swimming since age 9, competing on multiple different swim teams. I have made state cuts in multiple relays and backstroke. I first started teaching swimming at age 15 with the Bloomington Swim Club and the YMCA. I teach people of all ages from babies all the way to adults! Please contact the Northwest and/or Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for my availability.

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Hi everyone, my name is Alice! I am a Group and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast Y. I primarily teach Level 1 and beginner-level swimmers, but I also teach children and adults at any level of swimming ability. I also have some experience working with individuals with support needs/disabilities.

I grew up around water and learned to swim at a young age. I also competitively swam from age 7 to 16 years old and am familiar with stroke technique. I am most available Sunday mornings! Please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for any further availability.

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Hi! My name is Amanda, and I am a Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast Y. I teach children and adults at any level of swim ability. I also competitively swam from the age of 9 through high school and can teach stroke technique. I am completely available on weekends and most evenings. Please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for further inquiries.

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Hello! My name is Aidan. I’m a Lifeguard, Group Swim Lesson Instructor (primarily in Levels 5/6), and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast Y. I primarily work with students who are at, or looking to achieve, an introductory level of swimming, but I also feel comfortable working with all ages and skill levels. I have swam competitively for over five years and am thoroughly familiar with all stroke techniques. I am usually available weekdays after 4:00 pm and most weekends, but please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for further questions.

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My name is Joshua. I have been coaching with the Tiger Sharks, and I love to add emphasis on fun in swimming! I swam competitively from sixth grade through high school with my first few years being on the Tiger Sharks swim team. Although I primarily coach Tiger Sharks, I have some availability for Private Swim Lessons. Please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator and/or the Tiger Sharks head coach for my availability!

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My name is Annie. I am a Head Lifeguard and a Group and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast Y. I teach anyone from babies to adults and teach anything from beginning water introduction to competitive swimming strokes. I am a college swimmer myself and love spending time in the water! Please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for my availability, as I attend college outside of Bloomington.

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Hi! My name is Greta. I am a Private Swim Instructor and Head Lifeguard at our Southeast Y. I swam competitively for eight years and love sharing my love for the water. Please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for my availability, as I am primarily a college student!

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Hello, my name is Rahman! I am a Lifeguard and an instructor for Group and Private Swim Lessons at our Southeast Y. I grew up swimming recreationally and competitively. I am familiar with strokes and proper technique, but I mostly teach Level 2 and beginner-level children. Please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for my availability!

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Hey everyone, my name is Noah! I serve as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor for Group and Private Lessons at our Southeast Y. I have grown up swimming competitively and recreationally my whole life and love to give back and teach other people in the community. I can provide experience and knowledge for swimmers of all levels who are looking to get better! Please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator for my availability.

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Hi everyone, my name is Erin! I am a Lifeguard and Private Swim Instructor at our Southeast and Northwest Ys. I teach children of any level of swim ability, and I am equipped to work with those who have disabilities and specific support needs. I started swimming young and swam competitively in middle and high school. For my availability, please contact the Southeast or Northwest Aquatics Coordinators.

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Hi everyone, my name is Hailey! I serve as a Lifeguard, and I teach Group and Private Swim Lessons at both our Northwest and Southeast Ys. I teach children and adults at any level of swimming ability and have a little bit of experience working with individuals who have support needs/disabilities. I have been swimming since I was four years old and have an expansive knowledge of stroke technique and development, as I have learned the science behind it through my training. For my availability, please contact the Northwest or Southeast Aquatics Coordinators.

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Hey everyone, my name is Landon! I am a Lifeguard and Group Swim Instructor at the Northwest and Southeast Ys. I primarily teach Levels 2-4 in Group Swim Lessons and have some experience working with individuals who have trouble getting used to the water. I swam competitively and am knowledgeable about stroke technique. Growing up with pools at my house and my grandparents’ house, I’ve been around the water for most of my life and learned to swim at a young age. I look forward to helping you! For my availability, please contact the Southeast or Northwest Aquatics Coordinator.

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Hey, my name is Jacen! I am a Private Swim Instructor and Lifeguard at our Southeast Y. I’m a current high school student. I have been swimming since a young age and am familiar with stroke technique. I primarily teach children and adults who have intermediate and advanced swimming abilities. For my availability, please contact the Southeast Aquatics Coordinator.

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