Sarasota & Bradenton Swim Instructors & Lifeguards
Florida Swim Company offers the best swim instructors in Sarasota & Manatee County. Our elite group of swim coaches bring the swim school to your home or community pool to teach private swimming lessons. Sarasota & Bradenton swim teachers are thoroughly background checked, hold various certifications and have multiple years experience teaching swim classes to infants, toddlers, children and adults.
You can read more about our Sarasota & Bradenton Swim Instructors below:
Amanda
Amanda is a Florida native, born and raised in the small town of Duette. She has been teaching swim lessons for the past decade. She swam as a kid and then competed in college where she started teaching swim lessons. She has worked with a wide variety of ages and skill levels. She has a passion for infants, toddlers and adults. Amanda brings passion and joy to the pool with every lesson. When she isn’t teaching you can find her with her two pitties, in the gym or at a farmer’s market. Amanda is certified in Adult, Child and Infant CPR and AED.
Kai
I’ve taught swimmers of all ages, including individuals with special needs, and am certified in CPR and AED. My expertise lies in stroke technique, as I believe mastering efficient swimming is not only fun but also an excellent way to build cardiovascular health with less joint impact compared to running.With 14 years of competitive swimming experience, I have a deep passion for the sport. I grew up in Sarasota, swimming with the Sarasota Sharks for 10 years, and had the privilege of learning from some of the top 50-ranked age group coaches in the United States. One of my proudest moments was placing 3rd in the 400 Individual Medley at the Age Group State Championships.When I'm not in the pool, I’m pursuing a degree in computer science and teaching creative coding at theCoderSchool in Lakewood Ranch, as well as offering private lessons.
Courtney
Courtney has been a passionate swim instructor and coach since 1989, with a lifelong dedication to the sport. She discovered her love for swimming as a junior in high school and quickly rose to become the captain of the Riverview High School swim team. While attending Florida State University, she began teaching swimming lessons during the summer, and her passion for coaching has only grown since. With over 30 years of experience, Courtney holds certifications as a Water Safety Instructor, as well as in CPR, First Aid, and AED. She teaches swimmers of all ages, from infants to seniors, including individuals with special needs, and also coaches competitive swimmers. Courtney’s two daughters, who both swam competitively, followed in her footsteps, each becoming captain of their high school teams, setting school records, and qualifying for state finals.Courtney is excited to continue sharing her expertise and passion for swimming with students of all ages at Florida Swim Company.
Emanuel
Hi, I'm Emanuel! Originally from Italy, swimming brought me to the U.S. in 2019, where I competed as a Collegiate Student Athlete at Delta State University. Over nearly six years, I contributed as a teammate, captain, and volunteer coach for the Swimming & Diving team. I’ve also coached swimmers of all ages, from infants to children aged 6-14, and hold a Bachelor's in Exercise Science and a Master’s in Sport and Human Performance. Training alongside Olympic athletes has sharpened my technique and deepened my knowledge of the sport. With my experience in competitive swimming, coaching, and education, I’m confident in coaching swimmers at any level. I’m also a certified lifeguard with 5+ years of experience. Excited to help others reach their swimming goals!
Joanne
Joanne is passionate about swimming and has been teaching swimmers of all ages, from infants to adults, since 2020 in both Arizona and Florida. Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid, she is also an expert in water safety. Joanne specializes in creating customized swim programs, whether it's parent/tot classes, learning basic strokes, or preparing swimmers for swim team competition and skill advancement. Having learned to swim at the YMCA as a child, competing in triathlons in her 20s, and coaching her own child on the swim team, Joanne combines experience with enthusiasm to deliver a fun, professional, and progressive swim program tailored to help you reach your personal goals.
Evelyn
Evelyn, a Sarasota resident for two years, started swimming with the Greenwood Forest Breakers team and began teaching in 2023. She works with students of all ages, including those with special needs and water anxiety, creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Trained in Basic Life Support for Aquatics, she is certified in CPR, AED, oxygen delivery, and first aid. Evelyn graduated in 2024 with a degree in Biopsychology from New College of Florida and has a passion for the human mind and animal intelligence.
Yesenia
Hi, I’m Yesenia, a dedicated swim instructor since 2005, with experience teaching infants, children, adults, and individuals with special needs. I specialize in creating fun, supportive, and adaptive learning environments through private and group lessons, as well as coaching summer league swim teams. My approach is patient and enthusiastic, with a strong focus on water safety and personalized instruction to meet each swimmer’s unique needs. I’m certified in Water Safety, CPR, AED, and Lifeguarding (renewal pending), and have extensive training in stroke technique, speed, and endurance. As a mother of two and a Brooklyn native, my personal and professional journey has shaped a deep passion for helping others build confidence and skills in the water.
Keith
Keith dove into his first job at just fifteen, spending his summers as a lifeguard and swim instructor while still in high school. From teaching toddlers how to float to leading water aerobics for adults, he’s worked with swimmers of all ages and abilities—and loved every minute of it! Since 2021, Keith has built a strong foundation in teaching kids at all levels, helping them gain confidence and skills in the water. Even while juggling his own intense training schedule—first with his high school and club teams, and now as a Division II swimmer at Mars Hill University—he’s always made time to coach and support younger swimmers. Whether it’s refining strokes or boosting confidence, Keith brings energy, encouragement, and a whole lot of poolside positivity. He's also fully certified in Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instruction (WSI), CPR, AED, and First Aid—so you're in safe (and enthusiastic!) hands.
Nick
With over a decade of aquatic experience, Nick brings a winning mix of elite swim training, inclusive instruction, and a strong focus on safety. A former competitive swimmer and certified lifeguard, Nick has coached swimmers aged 6 months to adults—supporting everyone from first-time splashers to competitive athletes as well as individuals with special needs.He’s CPR, AED, and First Aid certified, and his background includes adaptive swim instruction and military survival training, giving him a unique edge in high-stress water safety and trauma-informed teaching.Known for his patience, precision, and passion, Nick tailors every lesson to help swimmers of all abilities grow confident, capable, and safe in the water.Click here to Register for Classes
Sarasota & Bradenton Swim Instructors teach private, at-home swimming lessons in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties, in the following citiies: Bradenton, Palmetto, Memphis, Ellenton, Fort Hamemr, Parrish, Rubonia, Terra Ceia, Palm Sola, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Samoset, Bayshore Gardens, Whitfield, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, The Meadows, Kensington Park, Fruitville, Sarasota Springs, Bee Ridge, Southgate and Gulf Gate Estates.
