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:

Samir

Samir has been teaching swim lessons for 15 years with experience teaching ages 6 months to adult. He prides himself on dedicating exceptional service to all of his clients. Samir was an international gymnast and has travelled all over the world. He loves teaching swimming because it’s such a valuable life skill and to be able to help his students to be confident and safe in the water. Samir is CPR certified and has a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education.

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.

Olivia

Olivia grew up and graduated high school in Overland Park, Kansas. She moved to Sarasota in 2021. During the school year Olivia lives in Boca Raton where she is a collegiate swimmer at Lynn University. Olivia has been competitive swimming for the past 13 years, and has taught swim lessons for the past 4 years. She has taught all ages ranging from infants to adults and has also has experience working with individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Olivia also has competitive coaching experience, so she is familiar with developing stroke technique. Olivia has always been very passionate about swimming and working with children.

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.

Amber

Amber, a passionate water enthusiast from sunny Southwest Florida, has been immersed in water since childhood. With four years of varsity swim and diving experience, she quickly developed a love for the water. After graduating in 2019, Amber pursued her calling to help others by teaching at a swim school. She works with students of all ages, from babies to adults, coaching, and children with special needs. Amber makes water safety fun and engaging, ensuring her students gain essential skills. Amber’s dedication to helping others and her passion for water safety inspire those around her. She’s certified in BLS/CPR + AED + First Aid for adults, children, and infants.

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.

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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.