We have a variety of swim instructors to meet you where you are and help you succeed in your swimming goals, whether you're just getting comfortable in the water or are looking for advanced techniques.
Additionally, they all have the following certifications and experience:
- Lifeguard Certification
- First Aid and CPR/AED Certification for Professional Rescuers
- Red Cross Levels 1-6
Ben Lau
Certifications:
- Water Safety Instructor
Experience:
- Adult Learn to Swim
- North :Clackamas Parent-Tot, Teen/Adult and Levels 1-5
- Oregon City Levels 1-8
With 4 years of teaching a variety of ages and levels, I am excited to help you or your child get more comfortable with the water and improve your skills. For both new and experienced swimmers, I work to make lessons enjoyable while you refine skills and learn new things.
Jenna O'Beirne
Certifications:
- Water Safety Instructor
Experience:
- Adult Learn to Swim
- Ocean Safety
With two years teaching swim lessons, four years leading ocean safety, and competitive swimming/ water polo experience, I help kids and adults build confidence, refine technique and stay safe in the water. My goal is to make every lesson fun, empowering and tailored to each swimmer!
Monty Pletsch
Certifications:
- Water Safety Instructor
Experience:
- Adult Learn to Swim
- Intro to Swim Team
Hi, I’m Monty! I’ve been swimming competitively for 12 years and teaching for five. I coach all ages, helping with everything from basic skills to stroke technique. If you book lessons with me, let me know your goals and I’ll tailor each session to fit your needs.
Shasta Rydberg
Certifications:
- Water Safety Instructor
Experience:
- Teen and adult Learn to Swim
- Splash Swim Team
Hi! I'm Shasta Rydberg, a swim instructor with five years of experience teaching all ages and abilities. I love building confidence in the water and making safety fun. My lessons focus on strong fundamentals, comfort and positive, encouraging progress.
Finn Haines
Certifications:
- Water Safety Instructor
Experience:
- Adaptive Swim Instruction (Autism Support)
- Teen and Adult Learn to Swim
- Intro to Swim Team
With nearly four years of experience teaching swim lessons, and over nine years of swim team and water polo experience, I use my past experiences within swim lesson programs to build lessons to be as engaging and fun while also teaching core topics in memorable and easy to learn ways.